Returning characters:
From SSB64: Yoshi, Captain Falcon, Ness, Jigglypuff
From Melee: Sheik, Ganondorf, Falco, Mr. Game & Watch
From Brawl: Diddy Kong, Wario
Newcomers:
1. Krystal (Star Fox)
2. Ghirahim (Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)
3. Chrom (Fire Emblem: Awakening)
4. Mii (any Mii on the system can be used, and Reggie's Mii will be made specially available, to satisfy the "Reggie in Brawl" people)
5. Shulk (Xenoblade Chronicles)
6. Little Mac (Punchout)
7. Dixie Kong (Donkey Kong Country)
8. Lloyd Irving (Tales of Symphonia, representing Namco)