Update: The full roster has been revealed.
Original: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS isn’t out in Japan until Saturday, September 13, but early buyers are already providing new character and stage confirmations.
Find the roundup of new details below. For more, check out the NeoGAF thread following the leaks, as buyers are still playing through and unlocking more characters. Additionally, Twitch user Gema Yue is live streaming the game.
Ness
Earthbound‘s Ness returns as a playable character. He appears to be unlocked by playing through Classic Mode twice.
Falco
Star Fox‘s Falco returns as a playable character. He appears to be unlocked by playing through Classic Mode once on any difficulty.
Dark Pit
Kid Icarus‘ Dark Pit appears as a new playable character. He appears to be unlocked by playing through Classic Mode three times.
Duck Hunt Dog
Duck Hunt‘s Duck Hunt Dog appears as a new playable character.
Wario
Wario returns as a playable character.
Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario returns as a playable character.
Ganondorf
The Legend of Zelda‘s Ganondorf returns as a playable character.
F-Zero Super Nintendo Stage
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS features a new F-Zero Super Nintendo stage.
Trophies
Confirmed new Trophies include Wolf, Paper Mario, and Squirtle, meaning these characters are likely not playable.