UPDATE:

The pre-E3 leaks were confirmed as true by Nintendo during its Super Smash Bros. Direct today.

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Footage showcasing Ryu from Street Fighter and Roy from the Fire Emblem series as playable characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U The leak was a result of hackers exploiting a Japanese update for the games that went up earlier than expected, according to Nintendo Everything . The newly unveiled treasure trove of leaks contained images of a Splatoon trophy, costumes from Virtua Fighter, Tekken, Mega Man and Animal Crossing, and some new stages such as DreamLand 64. The biggest discoveries are the two victory videos from Classic Mode showing Ryu and Roy in action.Here's a look at Ryu:And here's Roy:Also uncovered was Ryu's stage originating from Street Fighter II:Plus, the alternative colors for both Ryu and Roy:This leak comes shortly before Nintendo's pre-E3 Super Smash Bros. presentation , where series creator Masahiro Sakurai would reveal his plans for new DLC for Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS. Supposedly news about Ryu and Roy joining the roster was going to be a part of that presentation. An update that adds fan-favorite Lucas , from Mother 3, and Splatoon Mii fighter costumes is scheduled to go live on June 14.We have reached out to Nintendo for confirmation and additional information. Stay tuned to IGN for updates.

Erich Schuler is a freelance writer for IGN in Japan. When he's not plumbing in the Mushroom Kingdom or providing Hyrule grass cutting services, he's tweeting on Twitter