One of the biggest reasons to keep Snake is because of his very unique moveset; it'd be a shame to lose someone that fun to play as (Also, codec calls). But that said, it all would depend on Kojima's willingness to bring him back in.
"Yeah, it's a shame. Here we are in an underground cave with all these lasers, and instead of having a rave we're using it for evil."For what it's worth, Sakurai has stated that he does not intend for there to be any cuts. There might be if he HAS to, but for the most part he wants to bring back all of Brawl's 35.
The only two whom I could see being dropped at this point are Ice Climbers and Snake, and for nonstandard reasons (Difficulty programming, and corporate difficulty, respectively). Though Olimar and Rosalina kinda suggest Ice Climbers won't be too hard, and I'm sure Kojima is still game for having Snake in SSB.
You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!Because Rule of Fun.
"Yeah, it's a shame. Here we are in an underground cave with all these lasers, and instead of having a rave we're using it for evil."HOLY HYPECAKES THAT WAS AWESOME
-ahem- I was against the idea of Rosalina being playable at first, but after seeing how complex her mechanic is I enjoy it a lot. I mean, holy frig. I know that double characters are usually broken (as someone mentioned), so I wonder how that translates into Smash Bros...
(Trying to think of what her alt could be. Hmm...)
🏳️⚧️she/her | Vio Rhyse AlberiaDr. Luigi?
Haven't seen the direct, just Rosalina. Even so, I still want a Propeller Luigi alt.
Oh man, these two are
◊ so sickeningly cute
◊.

I just hope NoA gets David Hayter on-board for it. Big Boss' voice may change, but there is only one man who can voice Solid Snake.
I sure said that!