Don't you think you're jumping the gun a bit? The only thing this confirms is that Falco unlocks a unique arwing. It doesn't confirm this is hard mode. The invincible mode is included in the game, so I don't see why hard mode can't be included as well. I'd wait before making that claim.
I do admit locking that arwing behind Falco is crappy though.



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