THERE'S A NEW SMASH ULTIMATE RANKING (First since 2019!)

PGStats' first ranking update since 2019 brings a "contenders" tier list to the competitive Smash Ultimate scene, and Hungrybox breaks down what the new rankings mean for players heading into the next PGR cycle. After years without an official standings refresh following the pandemic's impact on competitive play, the community gets a chance to see where top contenders stand and which players are climbing toward the elite tier. The video captures Hungrybox's immediate reactions to the list, offering insight into how the ranking shakes up expectations and which placements surprised him most. For anyone tracking the competitive landscape or following specific players' trajectories, this ranking snapshot represents a crucial checkpoint in the evolution of the meta and the player hierarchy. The contenders list serves as both a validation of established competitors and a spotlight on rising talent pushing into the upper echelon of play.