During a trailer for fighting game Super Smash Bros Ultimate, viewers had watched Luigi nervously walk into Dracula's castle. All was well until he came face-to-face with a scythe-wielding Reaper, who caused him to faint in fear. As he dropped to his knees, the Reaper cut him in two.

Did Mario Kill Luigi?

Nintendo issues a statement confirming they did not kill Luigi during the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct stream on August 8. The internet lost its mind when it looked like the plucky plumber met a grisly demise and had his soul ripped from his body during the presentation.

Is Luigi permanently dead?

In Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Luigi Mario is dead. ... Except it's for Super Smash Bros, and it's likely we're dealing with more character ghosts right alongside Mario-like ghosts. And it's going to be deadly! Another recent Nintendo Direct revealed a new re-release of Luigi's Mysterious Mansion for Nintendo 3DS.