Hiku said:
Yeah, the fact that there are no console exclusives characters for the other versions is mainly why I wouldn't expect this to happen.
Though unique exclusive content to make up for late ports tends to happen. Some times even when there's no port delay, like in the recent Starlink game. It was released simultaneously on all platforms, but to my knowledge only the Switch version has exclusive characters, in the Star Fox gang. The PS4 and XBO versions are identical to each other, only missing the Star Fox stuff.
Customizable items would be an easier option. Though if Nintendo decided to get involved to incentivize something more, I could easily see them making it a full fledged character.
I don't think Link having already been in SC would hold him back from appearing again. Especially when Link is one of few suitable Nintendo mascots for a game like this. When balancing compatibility (melee weapon weilding) with popularity, he's undoubtedly #1. I think they'rre more interested in which characters are relevant today.
Though if they were to chose another character, I'd like it to be Zero Suit Samus with her whip. I'd prefer her over Link.
On the note of guest characters in general, I want to see 2B from Nier: Automata. She's very popular, and is appearing as a guest character in a bunch of mobile games. Trying to reroll for her currently on Star Ocean: Anamnesis.
Regarding the Soul Calibur and Tekken team, I was mainly referring to the producers who call the shots.
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There was unique content in Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Even unique modes. There are plenty of other characters to choose from. Look at all the characters in smash brothers ultimate, (the nintendo characters) it's a bit of a stretch to think the only one that's suitable for soul calibur is the one they already used... when back in 2003, most people couldn't name nintendo characters, outside of pikachu, mario, and Link.. with half of the people calling link as "Zelda."
"Did you see they're putting Zelda in Soul Calibur II?!" If I had a dollar for every time someone called Link, "Zelda."
And, finally, Soul Calibur didn't come to switch for a reason. Namco fighters dont sell on nintendo hardware.. except maybe Pokken. Tekken did poorly on 3DS, and Wii U. Though, at the same time, they didn't release on time anyway. Regardless, those that are interested in Soul Calibur are on PS4, or Xbox, with a few of those migrating to PC too.
