Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch): all the updates (Ver. 13.0.2)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch (originally released in December 2018 in Europe, North America, and Japan).

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 13.0.2

• Release date: February 14th 2024 (North America) /February 15th 2024 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

General

• Updates for compatibility with the Sora amiibo, which is scheduled to be released soon.

• Additional notes: none
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 13.0.1

• Release date: December 1st 2021 (North America) / December 2nd 2021 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• General
  • Game-balance adjustments have been made.

Fighter	Move	Change
Donkey Kong	Neutral Attack 2	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Reduced vulnerability.
Donkey Kong	Down Tilt Attack	Extended the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation.
Donkey Kong	Neutral Special	Increased the speed that super armor activates.
Link	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Link	Down Tilt Attack	Adjusted launch angle.
Link	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance for the final attack.
Peach	Side Special	Made it easier to grab edges.
Daisy	Side Special	Made it easier to grab edges.
Ice Climbers	Dash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Ice Climbers	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Ice Climbers	Up Special	Increased attack speed. Increased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.
Falco	Dash Attack	Increased attack power while maintaining launch distance.
Falco	Side Smash Attack	Increased the attack range in the front to match the visual.
Mewtwo	Side Tilt Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Mewtwo	Forward Throw	Increased power.
Meta Knight	Up Smash Attack	Increased attack range. Adjusted so opponents won’t fall over when hit with the first or second hit.
Meta Knight	Forward Air Attack	Increased power.
Meta Knight	Back Air Attack	Increased power.
Meta Knight	Up Throw	Extended launch distance.
Wario	Neutral Attack 1	Increased power. Reduced vulnerability.
Wario	Neutral Attack 2	Increased attack power while maintaining launch distance. Reduced vulnerability.
Ike	Neutral Attack ３	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Ike	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance for the high-damage range.
Ike	Side Special	Increased power when starting to charge forward on the ground. Extended launch distance when starting to charge forward on the ground.
Mega Man	Dash Attack	Extended launch distance for the final attack. Increased attack speed.
Mega Man	Down Smash Attack	Extended the damage range downward.
Mega Man	Side Special	Increased power.
Rosalina & Luma	Basic Movements	Shortened the launch distance when Luma is launched.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Smash Attack	Extended Rosalina’s damage range inward.
Robin	Flurry Attack	Increased attack range. Increased power.
Robin	Flurry Attack to KO	Increased attack range.
Bowser Jr.	Dash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased power.
Bowser Jr.	Down Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Adjusted launch angle for the final attack.
Bowser Jr.	Up Smash Attack	Increased power.
Bowser Jr.	Side Special	Extended launch distance when spinning.
Ryu	Side Tilt Attack (Strong)	Increased attack speed.
Ryu	Neutral Special	Increased attack power while maintaining launch distance for light, medium, heavy, and command-input attacks.
Ryu	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability for light, medium, heavy, and command-input attacks when used on the ground.
Cloud	Down Special	Increased attack speed for Finishing Touch.
Inkling	etc.	Reduced vulnerability when reloading ink.
Inkling	Side Tilt Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Inkling	Up Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit opponents on the ground.
Inkling	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit the high-damage range.
Inkling	Neutral Special	Extended the distance of the shot.
Ridley	Dash Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Piranha Plant	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance for the final attack.
Piranha Plant	Down Tilt Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Reduced vulnerability.
Piranha Plant	Down Air Attack	Increased the amount of time the meteor effect lasts for the damage window.
Piranha Plant	Down Special	Shortened the time to use the move.
Min Min	Basic Movements	Reduced the power against shields for each punch. Adjusted the length of some of the animations when knocked down on the ground to match other fighters.
Min Min	Neutral Air Attack	Increased the vulnerability when landing.
Min Min	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the duration of the Dragon’s beam.
Steve	Up Smash Attack	Reduced the duration of an opponent’s animation when they are struck by different parts of this attack.
Pyra	Basic Movements	Adjusted the length of some of the animations when knocked down on the ground to match other fighters.
Pyra	Side Special	Increased vulnerability.
Mythra	Basic Movements	Adjusted the length of some of the animations when knocked down on the ground to match other fighters.
Mythra	Side Smash Attack	Shortened launch distance.
Sora	Basic Movements	Adjusted the length of some of the animations when knocked down on the ground to match other fighters.

• • The Samus (Metroid Dread) & E.M.M.I. (Metroid Dread) amiibo are now supported.
    • Note: If you go to amiibo in Games & More and tap these amiibo to the NFC area, you can receive their spirits.
    • Note: Samus (Metroid Dread) can be used as a Figure Player (FP).
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 13.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 13.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 13.0.0

• Release date: October 18th 2021 (North America) / October 19th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • The following spirits from the KINGDOM HEARTS series will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Riku
    • Kairi
    • Roxas
    • Axel
    • Xion
    • Terra
    • Ventus
    • Aqua
  • The following spirits will appear on the Spirit Board and Shop:
    • Razewing Ratha
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Sora Challenger Pack
    • Judd Hat
    • Octoling Wig
    • Doom Slayer Helmet + Armor

    Note: You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).

  • Game-balance adjustments have been made.

Fighter	Move	Change
All Fighters	etc.	Made it so opponents that fall down in place due to Kazuya’s side special cannot be stepped on when jumping.
Jigglypuff	Neutral Attack 2	Reduced vulnerability.
Jigglypuff	Back Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Reduced vulnerability when landing.
Jigglypuff	Downward Throw	Shortened the launch distance. Reduced vulnerability.
Dr. Mario	Neutral Air Attack	Extended launch distance for the high-damage window.
Dr. Mario	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Dr. Mario	Down Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Dr. Mario	Side Special	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Dr. Mario	Down Special	Increased the speed that super armor activates when using the move on the ground.
Zelda	Neutral Attack 1	Reduced vulnerability.
Zelda	Flurry Attack	Increased power.
Zelda	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Zelda	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Zelda	Down Air Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
Lucario	Dash Attack	Extended the duration of the high-damage part of the attack. Increased the high-damage range.
Lucario	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance of the second attack.
Lucario	Down Tilt Attack	Increased attack speed.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Smash Attack	Luma will appear in front of Rosalina when using the move and turning around. Extended launch distance for Luma’s attack.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Special	Luma will follow you when using the move in the air.
Little Mac	Up Tilt Attack	Extended the duration of an opponent’s animation when they are struck by this attack.
Little Mac	Side Smash Attack	Increased power against shields when using the move with down input.
Little Mac	Neutral Special	Extended launch distance. Reduced vulnerability when using the move on the ground. Increased speed so it will be faster to use the move. Made so the second button press can be input in advance.
Little Mac	Up Special	Extended launch distance of the last attack.
Little Mac	Down Special	Increased the amount that attack power will increase.
Ridley	Side Special	Shortened the time between the slamming/dragging animations and when another jump can be input.
King K. Rool	Up Tilt Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
King K. Rool	Side Smash Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Increased the range at the beginning of the move.
King K. Rool	Forward Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
King K. Rool	Up Throw	Extended launch distance.
Isabelle	Down Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Isabelle	Side Smash Attack	Extended the duration of the high-damage part of the attack.
Isabelle	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance. Increased attack range.
Isabelle	Forward Throw	Extended launch distance.
Incineroar	Down Smash Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Incineroar	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Incineroar	Up Special	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance of the high-damage window while descending. Increased attack power and maintained launch distance of the high-damage window for the explosion.
Joker	Final Smash	Shortened the downtime after finishing the Final Smash.
Hero	Final Smash	Shortened the downtime after finishing the Final Smash.

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 13.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 12.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 12.0.0

• Release date: June 29th 2021 (North America) / June 30th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • The following spirits from the Tekken series will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • • Heihachi Mishima
      • Jin Kazama
      • Kuma & Panda
      • Nina Williams
      • King & Armor King
      • Ling Xiaoyu
      • Paul Phoenix & Marshall Law
      • Yoshimitsu
      • Jack-7
      • Asuka Kazama

    *Jin Kazama’s spirit is Enhanceable.

  • The below Spirits will now appear in the Spirit Board and Shop:
    • Sophia
    • Arthur
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Kazuya Challenger Pack
    • Dante Wig + Outfit
    • Shantae Wig + Outfit
    • Dragonborn Helm + Outfit
    • Lloyd Wig + Outfit

    Note: You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).

  • Game-balance adjustments have been made.

Fighter	Move	Change
Marth	Dash Attack	Increased power in the high-damage window. Extended launch distance in the high-damage window. Made it easier to hit in the high-damage window.
Marth	Up Tilt Attack	Increased power in the high-damage window. Extended launch distance in the high-damage window. Made it easier to hit in the high-damage window.
Marth	Down Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit in the high-damage window.
Young Link	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Olimar	Side Smash Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the high-damage window.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Special	Made it so Luma will be in front when using the move in reverse.
Mii Brawler	Neutral Special 2	Increased the attack range in the front.
Mii Brawler	Side Special 1	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Mii Brawler	Down Special 1	Increased power against shields. Extended launch distance.
Mii Swordfighter	Side Special 1	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Mii Swordfighter	Up Special 1	Increased power of the last hit. Extended launch distance of the last hit.
Mii Swordfighter	Down Special 1	Increased invincibility speed. Increased speed for the counter detection. Reduced vulnerability when the attack hits.
Mii Swordfighter	Down Special 3	Increased attack speed.
Mii Gunner	Neutral Special 2	Increased the amount of time for additional button inputs to continuously use attacks.
Mii Gunner	Up Special 1	Increased attack speed.
Mii Gunner	Up Special 2	Extended the invincibility time.
Mii Gunner	Down Special 3	Reduced vulnerability.
Ryu	Neutral Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times when hitting an opponent on the ground with Shakunetsu Hadoken.
Bayonetta	Flurry Attack to KO	Adjusted launch angle. Extended launch distance.
Bayonetta	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Bayonetta	Down Special	Increased the amount of time the opponent gets slowed when used against a projectile.
Banjo & Kazooie	Up Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Banjo & Kazooie	Side Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Banjo & Kazooie	Back Air Attack	Adjusted launch angle and maintained launch distance.
Min Min	Up Smash Attack	Decreased attack speed. Decreased the speed of the reflect detection. Shortened launch distance.
Min Min	Up Special	Decreased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.
Steve & Alex	Side Special	Adjusted the behavior to prevent certain situations where the opposing fighter would get hit by the minecart, become trapped, and then sometimes go through the landscape.
Pyra	Neutral Attack 2	Extended the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when hit with the tip of the attack.
Pyra	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the detection for pushing opponents while charging.
Mythra	Moving Air Dodge	Shortened invincibility time.
Mythra	Neutral Attack 2	Extended the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when hit with the tip of the attack.
Mythra	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the detection for pushing opponents while charging.
Mythra	Neutral Special	The launch distance of the last hit now changes depending on the opponent’s weight.

 

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 12.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 11.0.1 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 11.0.1

• Release date: March 4th 2021 (North America) / March 5th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• General
  • Vulnerability when landing after using the Wii Fit Trainer’s side special Header had decreased unintentionally, so this has been adjusted.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 11.0.1. Replays created with Ver. 11.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 11.0.0

• Release date: March 4th 2021 (North America) / March 5th 2021 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Lora
    • Amalthus
    • Jin
    • Malos
    • Pneuma
  • You can now enhance Rex’s spirit.
  • When multiple controllers are connected, unused controllers can now be disconnected using other controllers in the fighter-selection screen in Smash.
    • This can be done by pressing the A Button over the player bracket of the controller you want to disconnect.
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Pyra/Mythra Challenger Pack
    • Arthur’s Helm + Armor
    • Felyne Hat
    • Hunter’s Helm + Mail
    • Rathalos Helm + Mail

    Note: You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).

  • The Toad Power-Up Band (amiibo) is now supported.
    • If you go to amiibo in Games & More and tap the Toad Power-Up Band, you can receive a reward. The Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and Yoshi Power-Up Bands can be used as Figure Players.
  • Game-balance adjustments have been made.

Fighter Adjustments

Fighter	Move	Change
Link	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Captain Falcon	Up Special	Reduced vulnerability after hitting an opponent.
Jigglypuff	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Zelda	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Pichu	Side Smash Attack	Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Neutral Air Attack	Made the ears invincible during the attack’s high-damage window.
Pichu	Forward Air Attack	Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Forward Throw	Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Side Special	Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Up Special	Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Ganondorf	Up Special	Reduced vulnerability after hitting an opponent.
Zero Suit Samus	Neutral Air Attack	Increased the vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Zero Suit Samus	Up Special	Decreased attack speed.
Wario	Up Tilt Attack	Decreased the amount of time the hit detection lasts.
Wario	Down Special	Decreased attack speed for the third level charge. Decreased attack speed of the max charge.
Diddy Kong	Down Special	Increased the amount of time until you can throw another banana peel after throwing one.
King Dedede	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability. Increased the chance the Gordo will get stuck on a wall. Increased the speed you can hit back Gordos that were reflected by the opponent.
R.O.B.	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Villager	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Little Mac	Up Smash Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Mii Brawler	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Mii Swordfighter	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Mii Gunner	Side Smash Attack	Increased attack range.
Mii Gunner	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Palutena	Dash Attack	Increased vulnerability.
Palutena	Forward Air Attack	Increased the vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Palutena	Grab Attack	Decreased the grab range of the normal grab.
Shulk	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Isabelle	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Joker	Side Special	Increased vulnerability for Eiha.
Joker	Down Special	Increased vulnerability when Arsene is present and a counter is not triggered.
Hero	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Banjo & Kazooie	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Byleth	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Byleth	Down Air Attack	Extended launch distance. Increased power against shields.
Byleth	Side Special	Increased the opponent’s downtime when shielding from the tip. Reduced vulnerability when using the move in the air.
Byleth	Up Special	Extended launch distance when stepping on an opponent with high accumulated damage. Increased attack speed.
Byleth	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Min Min	Air Dodge	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when performing an air dodge.
Min Min	Side Smash Attack	Shortened the amount of time you can charge a smash attack.
Min Min	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the launch distance for the dragon’s lasers while using the Dragon ARM.
Min Min	Other	Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
Steve & Alex	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack range.
Sephiroth	Down Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.

※”Falling in place” means when the fighter gets hit with a certain attack and falls down to the ground slowly in that spot.

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 11.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 10.1.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 10.1.0

• Release date: December 22nd 2020 (North America) / December 23rd 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Tifa
    • Barret
    • Aerith
    • Red XIII
    • Cid
    • Cait Sith
    • Yuffie
    • Vincent
    • The Turks & Rufus Shinra
    • Bahamut ZERO
    • Chocobo & Moogle
    • Shiva
    • Ifrit
  • You can now switch between different artwork for Cloud’s spirit.
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Sephiroth Challenger Pack
    • Barret’s Outfit
    • Tifa’s Outfit
    • Aerith’s Outfit
    • Chocobo Hat
    • Geno Hat + Outfit
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • You can now switch between “Random from all songs” and “Random from My Music” for the Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield and Final Destination stages.
    • To switch between options, access My Music via the Options or the Vault and then press the X Button.
  • The Final Smash for Cloud’s P2, P4, P6, and P8 color variations has been changed to Omnislash Ver. 5. (This essentially functions the same as a regular Omnislash.)
  • Game-balance adjustments have been made.  

Fighter	Move	Change
Fox	Forward Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased attack range of the first attack to fourth attack.
Fox	Down Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased attack range.
Luigi	Dash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Zelda	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased final attack’s range.
Pichu	Side Smash Attack	Increased final attack’s range.
Younk Link	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times when using the move in the air.
Toon Link	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times when using the move in the air.
Olimar	Up Special	After throwing a Pikmin with a side smash attack or side special, if there are other Pikmin nearby when using up special, an air attack using a Pikmin will occur.
Rosalina & Luma	Forward Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Decreased the attack range above the skirt’s hemline, and made it easier to continue with later attacks. Increased final attack’s range.
Mii Gunner	Up Throw	Adjusted launch angle. Increased attack range for the shot fired after the throw.
Duck Hunt	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Decreased the time that an opponent can hitstun shuffle during the first and second attacks.

 

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 10.1.0. Replays created with Ver. 10.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 10.0.0

• Release date: December 17th 2020 (North America, UK) / December 18th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• General
  • The Sephiroth Challenge mode event has been added for a limited time.
  • You can attempt this mode if you’ve purchased the Sephiroth Challenger Pack or the Fighters Pass Vol. 2. Defeating Sephiroth will unlock him as a playable fighter and grant access to his stage.
  • This mode will appear on the upper left of the main menu. Press the + Button to take on the challenge.
  • Once the event period is over, the mode will become unavailable, but Sephiroth and his stage will be unlocked immediately for anyone who has purchased the Sephiroth Challenger Pack or the Fighters Pass Vol. 2.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Note that you cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 10.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 9.0.2 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 9.0.2

• Release date: November 11th 2020 (North America) / November 12th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• General
  • Fixed an issue where you could not use the stick to jump while falling after creating an anvil using the down air attack.
  • Fixed an issue where the gunman from Duck Hunt’s down special and the phantom from Zelda’s down special were not behaving as intended.
  • Fixed an issue where the initial velocity of Samus’s and Dark Samus’s up special when used on the ground was not behaving as intended.
  • Fixed an issue where fighters would sometimes warp on the Venom stage.
  • Fixed an issue where sometimes fighters would pass through landscapes when they were launched on some stages.
  • Fixed an issue where sometimes you would be forced to end a battle on a stage created in Stage Builder.
  • Various gameplay fixes.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 9.0.2. Replays created with Ver. 9.0.1 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 9.0.1

• Release date: October 21st 2020 (North America) / October 22nd 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• General
  • Fixed the issue where sometimes an opposing fighter would go through the landscape when Steve/Alex created a block at a certain location and the opposing fighter destroyed the block.
  • Fixed the issue where sometimes an opposing fighter would go through the landscape when Steve/Alex created a block at a certain location and the anvil created with a down air attack struck the opposing fighter.
  • Fixed the issue where the opposing fighter would become uncontrollable when Steve/Alex hit them with a minecart in certain situations.
  • Fixed the issue where if Steve/Alex’s minecart bounced off the wall, it would not hit the opposing fighter.
  • Fixed the issue where opposing fighters carried in Steve/Alex’s minecart would sometimes be warped to the original location where they were picked up.
  • Fixed the issue where certain fighters could go through Steve/Alex’s block once KO’d.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 9.0.1. Replays created with Ver. 9.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 9.0.0

• Release date: October 13th 2020 (North America) / October 14th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Zombie
    • Creeper
    • Skeleton
    • Slime (Minecraft)
    • Enderman
    • Villager & Iron Golem
    • Ghast
    • Piglin
    • Ender Dragon
• Online
  • The controls during combat in battle arenas while spectators are present have been adjusted.
  • Adjustments have been made to the way Global Smash Power is calculated.
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Steve & Alex Challenger Pack
    • Creeper Mask + Outfit
    • Pig Mask + Outfit
    • Diamond Helmet + Armor
    • Travis Wig + Outfit
    • Bomberman Mask + Outfit
    • Gil’s Helmet + Armor
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • An issue where the movement delay after a perfect shield was behaving incorrectly under certain rules has been fixed.
  • Game balance adjustments, stability fixes, and other minor adjustments have been made.

Fighter Adjustments

Fighter	Move	Change
Donkey Kong	Side Special	Increased attack range vertically for opponents on the ground when the move is used on the ground.
Link	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Pikachu	Forward Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ness	Dash Attack	Increased power of the third attack and extended launch distance.
Ness	Up Tilt Attack	Maintained the launch distance and increased power.
Ness	Down Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Ness	Up Throw	Increased power.
Ness	Neutral Special	Increased attack speed.
Captain Falcon	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ice Climber	Basic Movements	Decreased the damage Nana takes. Shortened launch distance for Nana. Adjusted Nana’s AI behavior.
Ice Climber	Dash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased attack range.
Ice Climber	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Ice Climber	Side Special	Increased the speed of the edge-grab timing.
Ice Climber	Up Special	Made it so that Nana performing an up special automatically will not prevent the player from performing an up special. Increased the distance that it is possible for Popo and Nana to Belay together.
Sheik	Up Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Young Link	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Meta Knight	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Wario	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ivysaur	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Charizard	Side Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Charizard	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Sonic	Dash Attack	Maintained the launch distance and increased power. Reduced vulnerability.
Sonic	Up Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Sonic	Up Smash Attack	Increased attack speed. Increased the amount of time invincibility lasts before and after becoming round. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Sonic	Up Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Lucario	Etc.	Increased the max value the Aura will strengthen attack power.
Lucario	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Lucario	Side tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Lucario	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Lucario	Up Special	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Lucario	Side Special	Extended launch distance for the Aura area.
Mii Swordfighter	Up Special 3	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Robin	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Shulk	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Shulk	Neutral Special	Extended the distance that Shulk can be launched while Monado Arts (Shield) is active.
Shulk	Down Special	Extended launch distance.
Bowser Jr.	Basic Movements	Adjusted certain landing behaviors to no longer prevent passing through platforms.
Bowser Jr.	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Bowser Jr.	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Bowser Jr.	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Bowser Jr.	Forward Throw	Extended launch distance.
Bowser Jr.	Edge Attacks	Increased the power of the attack used when grabbing edges after an up special.
Bowser Jr.	Side Special	Made it hard to flinch from opponent’s attacks.
Bowser Jr.	Up Special	Increased attack speed.
Ken	Final Smash	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Bayonetta	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Ridley	Flurry Attack	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Ridley	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Ridley	Up Special	The hit detection when charging downward and landing will only affect opponents on the ground.
Simon	Flurry Attack	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Simon	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Simon	Dash Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance when at low damage.
Simon	Up Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance when at low damage.
Simon	Up Smash Attack	Increased attack speed. Extended launch distance.
Simon	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Simon	Up Special	Increased attack range.
Richter	Flurry Attack	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Richter	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Richter	Dash Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance when at low damage.
Richter	Up Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance when at low damage.
Richter	Up Smash Attack	Increased attack speed. Extended launch distance.
Richter	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Richter	Up Special	Increased attack range.
Piranha Plant	Flurry Attack	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Piranha Plant	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Banjo & Kazooie	Flurry Attack	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Banjo & Kazooie	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.
Min Min	Flurry Attack to KO	Made it so the attack does not get neutralized.

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• List of changes:

• adds content of the latest DLC Character set: Steve and Alex (from Minecraft)

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 9.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 8.1.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 8.1.0

• Release date: August 4th 2020 (North America) / August 5th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Stage
  • The Small Battlefield stage has been added. You can also set Small Battlefield as a Preferred Rule in Online battles.
  • You can now select any stage-specific music for the Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield, and Final Destination stages.
• Online
  • The online user experience has been adjusted.
  • The way matching is determined when using Preferred Rules has been adjusted.
  • Following a look at the current number of players eligible for Elite Smash, the threshold for entry has been recalculated to allow more players. Additionally, the way initial values for Global Smash Power are calculated has also been adjusted.
  • Further investigations and adjustments to Online mode are expected.
• General
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: none
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 8.0.0

• Release date: June 29th 2020 (North America) / June 30th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • You can now begin a spirit battle rematch at any time via Spirits → Collection → Inventory → Spirit List → Fight. The score will also be recorded.
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Master Mummy
    • Mechanica
    • Byte & Barq
    • Kid Cobra
    • Helix
    • Max Brass
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Min Min Challenger Pack
    • Ninjara Wig + Outfit
    • Callie Wig + Outfit
    • Marie Wig + Outfit
    • Vault Boy Mask + Vault 111 Jumpsuit
    • Heihachi Wig + Outfit
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • Game balance adjustments have been made.

Fighter	Move	Change
Mario	Final Smash	Increased power. Increased attack range.
Kirby	Dash Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Extended launch distance when hitting with the beginning of the attack.
Kirby	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack speed. Extended launch distance.
Kirby	Forward Air Attack	Increased power of second and last attack. Extended launch distance of the last attack.
Kirby	Back Air Attack	Extended launch distance when hitting with the beginning of the attack.
Kirby	Down Special	Extended launch distance.
Captain Falcon	Dash Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Captain Falcon	Down Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Captain Falcon	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance of the second attack.
Captain Falcon	Side Special	Increased attack range forward when used on the ground. Adjusted launch angle when used on the ground. Shortened launch distance when used on the ground. Made it easier to trigger a meteor effect when using the move in the air.
Captain Falcon	Down Special	Increased attack speed. Extended launch distance when hitting in the high-damage range.
Jigglypuff	Final Smash	Made the opponent’s movements slower during the initial slowdown period.
Ice Climber	Final Smash	Made the opponent’s movements slower during the initial slowdown period. Increased the speed at which the iceberg will appear. Increased attack range near the peak of the iceberg. Made it easier to grab on to the condor.
Sheik	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased attack range of the second attack.
Dr. Mario	Final Smash	Increased power.
Falco	Down Tilt Attack	Increased attack speed. Adjusted launch angle.
Falco	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Extended launch distance. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Falco	Neutral Air Attack	Increased speed of the last attack. Increased attack range of the last attack.
Falco	Down Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Falco	Side Special	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Increased attack speed when used on the ground.
Marth	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance when hitting in the high-damage range.
Marth	Forward Air Attack	Made it easier to hit the high-damage range.
Marth	Back Air Attack	Made it easier to hit the high-damage range.
Marth	Up Air Attack	Made it easier to hit the high-damage range.
Mewtwo	Back Air Attack	Extended launch distance. Increased power of the tip and middle attack-range areas of the tail.
Mewtwo	Up Air Attack	Extended launch distance.
Mewtwo	Downward Throw	Reduced vulnerability.
Mewtwo	Neutral Special	Increased power when not charged. Increased attack speed. Reduced vulnerability.
Mewtwo	Up Special	Reduced vulnerability after landing and finishing the move.
Meta Knight	Neutral Air Attack	Increased attack range.
Meta Knight	Forward Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Meta Knight	Back Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Meta Knight	Neutral Special	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the high-damage range.
Meta Knight	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Adjusted launch angle of the first attack. Increased attack range of the second attack.
Pit	Down Tilt Attack	Adjusted launch angle. Shortened launch distance.
Pit	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance of the final attack.
Pit	Down Smash Attack	Adjusted launch angle of the first attack.
Pit	Up Air Attack	Increased attack speed. Adjusted launch angle. Extended launch distance of the last attack. Reduced vulnerability.
Pit	Attack when Getting Up	The vulnerability for attacking when getting up now aligns with other fighters.
Pit	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Dark Pit	Down Tilt Attack	Adjusted launch angle. Shortened launch distance.
Dark Pit	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance of the final attack.
Dark Pit	Down Smash Attack	Adjusted launch angle of the first attack.
Dark Pit	Up Air Attack	Increased attack speed. Adjusted launch angle. Extended launch distance of the final attack. Reduced vulnerability.
Dark Pit	Attack when Getting Up	The vulnerability for attacking when getting up now aligns with other fighters.
Dark Pit	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Zero Suit Samus	Final Smash	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the final attack.
Ike	Dash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Ike	Down Tilt Attack	Shortened launch distance.
Ike	Neutral Air Attack	Extended launch distance. Reduced the low-damage range.
Ike	Forward Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Maintained the launch distance and increased power.
Ike	Up Special	Made it so the first attack upward does not get neutralized. Extended launch distance of the final attack. Adjusted launch angle of the final attack.
Ivysaur	Basic Movements	The vulnerability for breaking falls forward and backward now aligns with other fighters.
Diddy Kong	Dash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased attack range of the final attack.
Diddy Kong	Side Tilt Attack	Increased attack range near the hands. Adjusted launch angle. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the weak attack.
Diddy Kong	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack speed. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the second attack.
Diddy Kong	Forward Air Attack	Increased attack range of the beginning of the attack.
Diddy Kong	Down Special	Extended the time until the banana peel can be thrown again after it has initially been thrown.
Sonic	Final Smash	Made the opponent’s movements slower during the initial slowdown period. Increased attack range when initiating attack.
King Dedede	Up Tilt Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
King Dedede	Down Tilt Attack	Adjusted launch angle.
King Dedede	Forward Air Attack	Extended launch distance.
King Dedede	Up Air Attack	Extended launch distance of the final attack.
King Dedede	Neutral Special	Increased the speed to start Inhale. Increased the range fighters can be inhaled when using Inhale on the ground.
Olimar	Final Smash	Increased high-damage attack range when exploding. Increased power of the explosion.
Villager	Neutral Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Villager	Up Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Made the arm and head invincible while attacking.
Villager	Up Smash Attack	Increased power for fireworks. Extended launch distance.
Villager	Up Air Attack	Extended launch distance.
Villager	Down Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Villager	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability when planting a seed. Reduced vulnerability when watering. Extended launch distance when attacking with an axe. Increased power against shields when attacking with an axe.
Mega Man	Basic Movements	The vulnerability for breaking falls forward and backward now aligns with other fighters.
Wii Fit Trainer	Down Tilt Attack	Adjusted launch angle.
Wii Fit Trainer	Up Smash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Wii Fit Trainer	Down Smash Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Wii Fit Trainer	Forward Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Special	Extended launch distance.
Wii Fit Trainer	Final Smash	Increased attack range for the large silhouette at the end. Extended launch distance for the large silhouette at the end.
Rosalina & Luma	Final Smash	Increased power. Shortened the distance an opponent can move with hitstun shuffling when repeatedly hit. Extended launch distance for the final attack.
Little Mac	Basic Movements	The amount of time for breaking falls backward now aligns with other fighters.
Little Mac	Attack when Getting Up	The vulnerability for attacking when getting up now aligns with other fighters.
Palutena	Final Smash	Shortened the amount of time surrounding opponents will be slowed at the start of the move. Decreased the range the Black Hole can pull in.
PAC-MAN	Basic Movements	The vulnerability for breaking falls on the ground now aligns with other fighters.
Duck Hunt	Basic Movements	The vulnerability for breaking falls on the ground now aligns with other fighters.
Corrin	Side Smash Attack	Increased power for the tip’s attack range. Increased attack range of the tip. Increased the opponent’s downtime when hitting a shield.
Corrin	Forward Air Attack	Maintained the launch distance and increased power.
Corrin	Back Air Attack	Increased power when hitting with the beginning of the attack. Extended launch distance when hitting with the beginning of the attack.
Corrin	Up Air Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Corrin	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability for lance attacks. Extended launch distance for the kick when hitting with the beginning of the attack. Reduced vulnerability when jumping after stabbing.
Bayonetta	Side Tilt Attack 3	Reduced vulnerability.
Bayonetta	Up Tilt Attack	Increased attack speed. Made it easier to hit multiple times. Increased attack range of the last attack. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts of the last attack.
Bayonetta	Side Smash Attack	Extended launch distance. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Bayonetta	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability when used on the ground. Reduced vulnerability when kicking upward.
Bayonetta	Up Special	Shortened the distance an opponent can move with hitstun shuffling when repeatedly hit.
Bayonetta	Final Smash	Shortened launch distance for fighters that did not get instantly KO’d after Gomorrah’s attack hits. Adjusted launch angle for fighters that did not get instantly KO’d after Gomorrah’s attack hits.
Ridley	Down Special	Increased power for the tip’s attack range.
King K. Rool	Dash Attack	Extended launch distance. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Up Smash Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
King K. Rool	Backward Throw	Adjusted launch angle.
King K. Rool	Side Special	Made it hard to flinch from opponent’s attacks while throwing the crown.
King K. Rool	Other	Increased durability of the belly.
Isabelle	Dash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Isabelle	Up Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Isabelle	Up Smash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Isabelle	Up Air Attack	Extended launch distance.
Isabelle	Down Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Incineroar	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Incineroar	Grab Attack	Increased the speed for grabs, dash grabs, and turning and grabbing.
Incineroar	Forward Throw	Extended launch distance.
Incineroar	Side Special	Increased the speed of grabs. Extended launch distance for when the Lariat hits.
Incineroar	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability. Increased the power up amount when the move succeeds.
Piranha Plant	Up Tilt Attack	Adjusted launch angle. Increased attack speed.
Piranha Plant	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Piranha Plant	Forward Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Piranha Plant	Back Air Attack	Extended launch distance.
Piranha Plant	Up Air Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Hero	Down Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times with Kaboom.
Banjo & Kazooie	Edge Attacks	Increased the backward attack range.
Terry	Final Smash	Extended launch distance.

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• List of changes:

• adds first character from the second Expansion Pass (Min Min from ARMS) [more details]

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 8.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 7.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 7.0.0

• Release date: January 28th 2020 (North America) / January 29th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

 

• Offline
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Edelgard
    • Dimitri (Fire Emblem)
    • Claude
    • Sothis
    • Rhea
    • Seteth
    • Dorothea
    • Ingrid
    • Hilda (Fire Emblem)
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop and Spirit Board.
    • Radiant Gleam
    • Kloster (Grief)
    • Bullet Walker (Brigadier General)
    • High Line (Guns Empress)
    • I-Tetrimino
    • T-Tetrimino
    • S-Tetrimino & Z-Tetrimino
    • L-Tetrimino & J-Tetrimino
    • O-Tetrimino

    These are spirits that appeared in a previous spirit event that was held for a limited time.

• Misc.
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Byleth Challenger Pack
    • Cuphead Hat + Outfit
    • Altaïr Hood + Outfit
    • Rabbids Hat
    • MegaMan.EXE’s Helmet + Armor
    • X’s Helmet + Armor
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • Game-balance adjustments have been made.

Fighter	Move	Change
Donkey Kong	Other	Increased shield size. Made the head briefly invincible after deactivating shield.
Link	Other	Increased shield size.
Samus	Dash Attack	Increased the power of the beginning of the attack.
Samus	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Samus	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Samus	Up Throw	Extended launch distance.
Samus	Other	Increased power of midair grab. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for midair grab. Increased shield size.
Dark Samus	Dash Attack	Increased the power of the beginning of the attack.
Dark Samus	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Dark Samus	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Dark Samus	Up Throw	Extended launch distance.
Dark Samus	Other	Increased power of midair grab. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for midair grab. Increased shield size. Made the right arm briefly invincible after activating shield.
Yoshi	Other	Increased shield size. Made the head and both legs briefly invincible after activating shield.
Kirby	Other	Increased shield size.
Fox	Other	Changed the animation when receiving attacks from opponents while shielding.
Pikachu	Other	Increased shield size.
Captain Falcon	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Captain Falcon	Other	Increased shield size.
Bowser	Other	Increased shield size.
Ice Climbers	Other	Increased shield size.
Sheik	Down Smash Attack	Increased attack speed. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Sheik	Grab	Increased grab range of stationary grab.
Sheik	Neutral Special	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move in the air.
Sheik	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability after using the move on the ground and in the air. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the explosion. The explosion will no longer get negated.
Sheik	Up Special	Extended launch distance for the explosion.
Sheik	Other	Increased shield size.
Zelda	Side Tilt Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Zelda	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Zelda	Up Air Attack	Increased attack range. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Decreased power for the latter half of the time hit detection lasts. Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Zelda	Side Special	Increased the high-damage range. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Zelda	Down Special	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Zelda	Other	Increased shield size.
Dr. Mario	Side Tilt Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Dr. Mario	Down Tilt Attack	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation. Shortened launch distance.
Dr. Mario	Neutral Air Attack	Increased the power of the attack in the high-damage range. Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Dr. Mario	Down Air Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Dr. Mario	Up Special	Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Pichu	Other	Increased shield size.
Falco	Other	Increased shield size.
Young Link	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Young Link	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Young Link	Up Air Attack	Extended launch distance.
Young Link	Forward Throw	Extended launch distance.
Young Link	Other	Increased attack speed for midair grab. Adjusted launch angle for midair grab. Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation. Increased shield size.
Ganondorf	Other	Increased shield size.
Mewtwo	Other	Changed posture while shielding to reduce vulnerability to a shield stab. Increased shield size.
Mr. Game & Watc	Other	Increased shield size.
Meta Knight	Other	Increased shield size.
Pit	Other	Increased shield size.
Dark Pit	Other	Increased shield size.
Zero Suit Samus	Down Special	Shortened the time opponents are buried when stomped on.
Zero Suit Samus	Other	Increased shield size.
Snake	Other	Increased shield size. Made the head briefly invincible after activating shield.
Squirtle	Other	Increased shield size.
Charizard	Other	Increased shield size.
Diddy Kong	Other	Made the arm briefly invincible after deactivating shield.
Sonic	Other	Increased shield size.
King Dedede	Other	Increased shield size.
Olimar	Other	Increased shield size.
Lucario	Other	Increased shield size.
Toon Link	Dash Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Toon Link	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Toon Link	Back Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Toon Link	Down Air Attack	Increased the power of the attack in the low-damage range. Extended launch distance when hit in the low-damage range.
Toon Link	Other	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for midair grab.
Wolf	Other	Increased shield size.
Villager	Other	Increased shield size.
Wii Fit Trainer	Other	Increased shield size.
Rosalina & Luma	Other	Increased shield size.
Little Mac	Other	Increased shield size.
Greninja	Other	Increased shield size.
Mii Brawler	Side Special 3	Made it easier to grab opponents.
Mii Swordfighter	Other	Increased shield size.
Palutena	Up Tilt Attack	Increased power of the last attack. Extended launch distance for the last attack.
Palutena	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Palutena	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened launch distance. Reduced the range of the last attack against opponents in the air.
Palutena	Downward Throw	Extended launch distance.
Palutena	Other	Increased shield size.
PAC-MAN	Other	Increased shield size.
Bowser Jr.	Other	Increased shield size.
Duck Hunt	Flurry Attack	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation.
Duck Hunt	Other	Increased shield size.
Ryu	Down Tilt Attack (Heavy)	Adjusted launch angle.
Ryu	Down Smash Attack	Now possible on hit to cancel the attack animation into a special move. Reduced the power against shields.
Ryu	Neutral Special	Increased the opponent’s downtime when shielding against Hadoken. Made it easier for Shakunetsu Hadoken to hit multiple times.
Ryu	Side Special	Made the pivoting leg invincible while rotating when used on the ground. Increased power. Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Ryu	Other	Increased shield size.
Ken	Down Tilt Attack (Heavy)	Adjusted launch angle.
Ken	Down Smash Attack	Now possible on hit to cancel the attack animation into a special move. Reduced the power against shields.
Ken	Side Special	Made the pivoting leg invincible while rotating when used on the ground. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ken	Other	Increased shield size.
Cloud	Dash Attack	Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Cloud	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Cloud	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance when hit with the sword tip. Increased attack speed.
Cloud	Up Special	Increased the speed of the edge-grab timing.
Cloud	Down Special	Increased the speed at which the gauge fills up with Limit Charge.
Cloud	Other	Increased shield size.
Corrin	Other	Increased shield size.
Bayonetta	Other	Increased shield size.
Ridley	Other	Made one part of the wing briefly invincible after activating or deactivating shield. Changed posture while shielding to reduce vulnerability to a shield stab.
King K. Rool	Other	Adjusted the shield’s center and center of the posture during shielding to match. Increased shield size.
Incineroar	Side Special	Extended launch distance when opponents that are not grabbed with a side special are caught up in the lariat or back body drop.
Piranha Plant	Other	Made the lips briefly invincible after deactivating shield.
Joker	Neutral Special	Reduced the range when shooting downward in the air.
Joker	Other	Reduced the amount of time Arsene is summoned for when receiving damage while Arsene is summoned in battles with two or fewer opponents.

 

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• List of changes:

• adds last character from the initial Expansion Pass (Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses) [more details]

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 7.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 6.1.1 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 6.1.1

• Release date:January 7th 2020 (North America) / January 8th 2020 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

General

• Support for the upcoming Dark Samus and Richter amiibo figures has been implemented.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 6.1.1. Replays created with Ver. 6.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 6.1.0

• Release date: November 13th 2019 (North America) / November 14th 2019 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

General

• A rare issue has been fixed when Terry’s Super Special Move “Buster Wolf” connects with an opposing fighter, causing both Terry and that fighter to become unable to move from their positions.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 6.1.0. Replays created with Ver. 6.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 6.0.0

• Release date: November 6th 2019 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Andy Bogard
    • Joe Higashi
    • Kim Kaphwan
    • Geese Howard
    • Ryo Sakazaki
    • Kyo Kusanagi
    • Iori Yagami
    • Haohmaru
    • Nakoruru
    • Athena Asamiya
    • Ralf & Clark
    • Tockles
      • The Tockles spirit will appear on the DRAGON QUEST Spirit Board in the DLC Spirits menu.
        Note: To play on a Spirit Board in the DLC Spirits menu, you must purchase the appropriate downloadable content.
• Online
  • The following features have been added to Battle Arena mode:
    • The arena type “Elite Only” has been added.
    • Arenas that a friend has created can now be found by going to Join Arena → Friends’ Arenas, regardless of visibility.
    • The host player can now change some rules without having to shut down the arena.
    • The option “Random Battlefield and Ω Form” has been added to the stage settings.
    • You can now send set messages to each other inside an arena.
• General
  • Added support for the upcoming Simon and Incineroar amiibo figures.
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Terry + King of Fighters Stadium
    • Ryo Sakazaki Wig + Outfit
    • Nakoruru Wig + Outfit
    • Iori Yagami Wig + Outfit
    • Akira Wig + Outfit
    • Jacy Wig + Outfit
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • Game balance adjustments have been made.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.
  • Fixes and changes to fighters have been made.

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Fighter	Move	Change
Donkey Kong	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Donkey Kong	Neutral Air Attack	Increased power.                                        Increased attack range.
Donkey Kong	Neutral Special	Extended fully charged launch distance.                                        Shortened the charge time until reaching max charge.
Donkey Kong	Up Special	Increased the speed that super armor activates when using the move on the ground.                                        Made it easier to hit multiple times when hitting an airborne opponent when using the move on the ground, and extended the last attack’s launch distance.
Donkey Kong	Down Special	Increased attack speed when using the move on the ground.                                        Reduced vulnerability when using the move on the ground.
Kirby	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Kirby	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance when hit in the low-damage range.
Kirby	Neutral Air Attack	Increased attack speed.                                        Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Kirby	Up Air Attack	Increased attack speed.                                        Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Kirby	Neutral Special	Reduced start time for Inhale.                                        Made it harder to disrupt Kirby’s Copy Ability.
Jigglypuff	Air Dodge	Reduced vulnerability.
Jigglypuff	Moving Air Dodge	Reduced vulnerability.
Jigglypuff	Down Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.                                        Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Jigglypuff	Forward Throw	Adjusted launch angle.
Jigglypuff	Neutral Special	Shortened the charge time until reaching max charge.
Jigglypuff	Side Special	Increased the duration of the damage animation when the move hits.                                        Increased the opponent’s downtime when shielded.
Robin	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Robin	Neutral Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Robin	Neutral Special	Shortened the time it takes to change to a more powerful spell.
Robin	Side Special	Extended the duration of the fireball.                                        The duration of the pillar of fire is not affected.
Robin	Other	Increased the recharging effect smash attacks have on the Levin Sword.
King K. Rool	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
King K. Rool	Forward Air Attack	Increased power of the high-damage range.                                        Increased attack range of the high-damage-range attack and increased the duration.
King K. Rool	Up Air Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.                                        Extended launch distance for the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Neutral Special	Increased attack speed.                                        Made it easier to vacuum up the Kannonball. Shortened the time needed to shoot out the vacuumed Kannonball. Extended launch distance when hit with the Kannonball.
King K. Rool	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability when the counter succeeds.                                        Increased the range the counter counts as a success. Increased the high-damage range.
Incineroar	Neutral Attack 3	Increased power.                                        Extended launch distance.
Incineroar	Forward Air Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.                                        Decreased power for the latter half of the time hit detection lasts.
Incineroar	Down Air Attack	Made it easier to trigger a meteor effect when you hit with the high-damage range.
Incineroar	Neutral Special	Increased the power at the beginning of the move.                                        Increased the range at the beginning of the move and increased the duration of the move.
Incineroar	Down Special	Increased the amount of time the damage-reducing pose is effective.                                        Extended launch distance of the flames after receiving an opponent’s attack. Reduced vulnerability when receiving or not receiving an opponent’s attack.
Hero	Neutral Special	After Kafrizz hits a fighter or the stage and explodes, Gravitational Pull or Pocket will have no effect on the explosion.

• List of changes:

• adds contents of the latest DLC set, including Terry [more details]

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 6.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 5.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 5.0.0

• Release date: September 4th 2019 (North America) / September 5th 2019 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • You can now play the Home-Run Contest mode in Games & More.
    • This mode supports up to 4 players.
    • Note: Some of the special moves in Home-Run Contest will behave differently from other modes.
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Tooty
    • Bottles
    • Mumbo Jumbo
    • Jinjos
    • Jiggy
    • Gruntilda
    • Buzzbomb
• Online
  • If you download a Mii Fighter in Shared Content that was uploaded from Ver. 5.0.0 or later, you will be able to adjust the move set for that Mii Fighter.
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Banjo & Kazooie + Spiral Mountain Stage
    • Team Rocket Hat + Outfit
    • Sans Mask + Outfit
    • Goemon Wig + Outfit
    • Proto Man’s Helmet + Armor
    • Zero’s Helmet + Armor
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • Game balance adjustments have been made.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.
  • Fixes and changes to fighters have been made.

Fighter	Move	Change
Common for All Fighters	Basic Movements	Previously, if you were in the air and held the shield button and input left, right, or down, and then continued to hold the shield button until you landed, you would dodge in the direction input upon landing. Now, you will only dodge after landing if you input the direction after landing.
Common for All Fighters	Basic Movements	Adjusted the time until you can move again after grab parrying to be consistent.
Yoshi	Basic Movements	Made it so that you can grab using input buffering after dodging, like other fighters.
Peach	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Daisy	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ice Climbers	Basic Movements	Restored Nana’s ability to steal edge grabs.
Villager	Up Smash Attack	Buried opponents will now be shot up and hit multiple times.
Rosalina & Luma	Other	Hero’s Snooze will no longer prevent Luma from being controlled, similar to other instances of sleep.
Joker	Other	Adjusted the time it takes to move again to match other fighters when bouncing while lying facedown.
Hero	Neutral Special	After Kafrizz hits a fighter or the stage and explodes, it can now be guarded against with a shield, reflected, or absorbed.
Hero	Down Special	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when hit at the beginning of Magic Burst.
Hero	Other	Adjusted the time it takes to move again to match other fighters when bouncing while lying facedown.

Category	Item Name	Change
Item	Smash Ball	Slowed the movement speed and made it easier to hit with attacks.

• List of changes:

• adds Homerun Contest mode
• adds Downloaded Mii Fighter move customisation (requires Mii to be re-uploaded if uploaded before the update was released)

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 5.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 4.0.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 4.0.0

• Release date: July 30th 2019 (North America) / July 31st 2019 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • Very Easy difficulty has been added to Adventure mode.
  • Snapshots can be added to the timeline in Edit Video. Only snapshots taken via the pause menu can be used; screenshots taken using the Capture Button cannot be used. In addition, snapshots taken from custom stages cannot be used.
  • Steel, grass, sponge, paper, and yarn terrains have been adjusted in Stage Builder. After this update, stages created in versions 3.1.0 and older may behave differently. In addition, the way thumbnails are displayed has been adjusted.
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Slime
    • Dracky
    • Great Sabrecub
    • Golem
    • Liquid Metal Slime
    • Cetacea
    • Hero’s Comrades
• Online
  • Online Tourney mode has been added. While a tourney is open, please check rules and more within Online Tourney.
  • A Support function to predict the winner of a Spectate battle and earn points has been added. The points can be exchanged for in-game items and gold.
  • Videos can now be played repeatedly in Shared Content. In addition, a Yeah! will be added automatically whenever you save posted content.
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Hero Challenger Pack
    • Erdrick’s Helmet + Armour
    • Martial Artist Wig + Gi
    • Veronica’s Hat + Outfit
    • Slime Hat
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • Once the FS Meter is fully charged, the Final Smash must be used within 20 seconds or the FS Meter will reset. Note: This change will not affect Spirits mode.
  • Game Balance adjustments have been made:

Fighter	Move	Change
Common for All Fighters Using Shields (Link, Young Link, Toon Link, Hero)	Basic Movements	Characters who carry shields can now shieldstun shuffle when blocking a projectile with their shield.
All Fighters	FS Meter	Once the FS Meter is fully charged, the Final Smash must be used within 20 seconds or the FS Meter will reset. Note: This change will not affect Spirits mode.
All Fighters	—	The max combo count in Training will stop counting when the opponent can move
All Fighters	Item Attack	Shortened the distance opponents can hitstun shuffle when attacked by the Daybreak item.
All Fighters	Item Attack	A fighter on the ground will now be launched after one hit from the Thwomp assist trophy.
Mario	Basic Movements	Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Donkey Kong	Basic Movements	Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Link	Basic Movements	Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Link	Up Special	Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn’t connect.
Samus	Basic Movements	Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Samus	Up Smash Attack	Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn’t connect.
Dark Samus	Up Smash Attack	Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn’t connect.
Yoshi	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the range opponents will be pushed while charging.
Fox	Basic Movements	Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Peach	Neutral Special	When blocking an attack from the rear, Toad’s counterattack will hit opponents easier.
Peach	Up Special	Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn’t connect.
Daisy	Neutral Special	When blocking an attack from the rear, Toad’s counterattack will hit opponents easier.
Daisy	Up Special	Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn’t connect.
Bowser	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Sheik	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Mewtwo	Basic Movements	Reduced the area of the tail that can take damage.
Mewtwo	Up Smash Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Extended launch distance.
Mewtwo	Down Smash Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Mewtwo	Backward Throw	Increased power.
Mewtwo	Side Special	Increased attack speed. Increased the speed to reflect projectiles.
Mr. Game & Watch	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Pit	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Pit	Up Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Pit	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance when hit with the first attack.
Pit	Back Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Pit	Down Air Attack	Extended launch distance when hitting an opponent in the air with a meteor effect.
Dark Pit	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Dark Pit	Up Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Dark Pit	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance when hit with the first attack.
Dark Pit	Back Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Dark Pit	Down Air Attack	Extended launch distance when hitting an opponent in the air with a meteor effect.
Zero Suit Samus	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Snake	Basic Movements	Adjusted the vulnerability when waking up from sleep to match other fighters.
Pokémon Trainer	Other	The invincibility time for grabbing edges is no longer shortened when performing a Pokémon Change in the air and then grabbing an edge.
Ivysaur	Down Air Attack	Reduced the range of the strong launching attack. Shortened the launch distance when the weak launching attack hits.
Ivysaur	Side Special	Reduced attack speed and increased vulnerability.
Ivysaur	Up Special	Shortened launch distance for the high-damage range when using the attack in the air.
Charizard	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Charizard	Side Smash Attack	Increased power. Extended launch distance.
Charizard	Up Smash Attack	Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn’t connect.
Charizard	Neutral Air Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Charizard	Forward Throw	Extended launch distance.
Charizard	Side Special	Increased the speed of the edge-grab timing.
Lucas	Dash Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Lucas	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the range at the beginning of the move. Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Lucas	Up Smash Attack	Extended the invincibility time at the start of the move.
Lucas	Up Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Lucas	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Sonic	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Olimar	Side Smash Attack	Increased the distance for Purple Pikmin. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for Purple Pikmin.
R.O.B.	Neutral Attack 1	Reduced the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when hit with the tip’s attack range.
Toon Link	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Villager	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Rosalina & Luma	Basic Movements	Rosalina can be more easily grabbed from the front when walking, crouching, and shielding when Luma is following.
Rosalina & Luma	Neutral Attack 1	Luma will be in front when reversing the attack.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Smash Attack	Luma will be in front when reversing the attack.
Rosalina & Luma	Up Smash Attack	Luma will be in front when reversing the attack.
Greninja	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Little Mac	Neutral Attack 3	Depending on the timing of continuing from neutral attack 2 to neutral attack 3, neutral attack 3 will no longer decrease vulnerability.
Mii Brawler	Basic Movements	Reverted falling speed to match version 3.0.0.
Mii Brawler	Neutral Special 2	Increased attack speed. Extended launch distance.
Mii Brawler	Up Special 1	Extended launch distance.
Mii Swordfighter	Neutral Special 3	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Mii Gunner	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Shortened launch distance when the full combo doesn’t connect.
PAC-MAN	Neutral Special	Will no longer drop the Bonus Fruit while charging the neutral special even if flipped left or right with attacks like Mario’s side special.
Ryu	Basic Movements	The attack after a perfect shield will be unleashed after facing the opponent.
Ken	Basic Movements	The attack after a perfect shield will be unleashed after facing the opponent.
Corrin	Side Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Corrin	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Corrin	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability when jumping after stabbing the ground.
Corrin	Up Special	Extended vertical and horizontal distance.
Bayonetta	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Ridley	Up Smash Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Extended launch distance.
Ridley	Back Air Attack	Increased power.
Ridley	Up Air Attack	Increased the high-damage range. Made easier to hit the high-damage range.
Ridley	Dash Attack	Increased attack range.
Ridley	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability when jumping after grabbing an opponent. Extended launch distance when throwing an opponent at the edge.
Ridley	Up Special	Increased attack speed. Increased movement speed.
Simon	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Richter	Down Air Attack	Immediately descend when using the attack after being launched.
Isabelle	Basic Movements	Extended distance of forward and backward dodging.
Isabelle	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Isabelle	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Isabelle	Side Special	Extended launch distance of upward throws. Increased the speed of the grab detection.
Isabelle	Down Special	Increased attack speed of the Lloid attack.
Piranha Plant	Dash Attack	Adjusted launch angle.
Piranha Plant	Up Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Piranha Plant	Side Special	Capped the attack-power increase when repeatedly reflected. Increased attack speed. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Piranha Plant	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability. Increased the power against shields. Shortened the charge time until reaching max charge.
Joker	Down Special	While Arsene is summoned, projectiles that deal 50% or more damage cannot be reflected.

 

• • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

 

• List of changes:

• adds the contents of the second Fighter DLC [more details]
• New FS Meter Time Limit
• New Adventure Mode difficulty (Very Easy)
• New Spectator Mode features (predict the winner, exchange poitns won for items)
• Online Tourney Mode (will feature Special Event Tourneys from time to time)
• Adds ability to insert screenshots in videos you edit
• Adds ability to play videos consecutively in Shared Content

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 4.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 3.1.0 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game, so make sure to save them as videos before downloading the update.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 3.1.0

• Release date: May 30th 2019 (North America) / May 31st 2019 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • You can use the Toy-Con VR Goggles to enjoy Smash in VR mode via the Games & More menu.
    • VR mode is a single-player experience only.
    • The Toy-Con VR Goggles are sold separately as part of the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit or the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit – Starter Set + Blaster.
    • This is shown on Nintendo Labo’s page as well: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/labo/with_toy-con/

• Online
  • FPs can be used in Battle Arenas.
  • An option to send amiibo out on journeys has been added, through which FPs go on a journey to train via the internet. You can find it via Games & More → amiibo → Send on a Journey.
  • Some of the preferred rules for Quickplay battles have been adjusted.
• General
  • Game balance adjustments have been made.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Fighter	Move	Change
All Fighters	Basic Movements	After wall jumping, you’ll now need to wait longer before wall jumping in the same direction again.
Donkey Kong	Neutral Special	Super armor lasts longer after unleashing the fully charged move.
Samus	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Dark Samus	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Fox	Neutral Attack 2	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with a flurry attack.
Pikachu	Grab	Increased grab range.
Luigi	Neutral Attack 2	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 3.
Luigi	Grab	Adjusted the attack range when used just before landing. It is now be easier to hit opponents in front of you.
Luigi	Down Special	When using this move on the ground and rising into the air with certain timing, the invincibility will no longer last the entire duration of the move.
Ness	Neutral Attack 2	Increased attack range and moved it forward. Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 3.
Captain Falcon	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Captain Falcon	Up Tilt Attack	Increased attack speed.
Captain Falcon	Forward Air Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
Captain Falcon	Back Air Attack	Extended launch distance.
Captain Falcon	Side Special	Increased attack speed when getting close to an opponent. Increased the durability of the super armor. Extended the time until launched opponents can move again.
Captain Falcon	Down Special	Extended the time hit detection lasts on the ground and in the air.
Jigglypuff	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Jigglypuff	Neutral Attack 2	Increased attack range.
Peach	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Peach	Side Smash Attack	Extended launch distance with the golf club.
Peach	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the launch distance.
Peach	Backward Throw	Shortened the launch distance.
Peach	Side Special	Increased vulnerability after hitting.
Peach	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Peach	Down Special	Increased vulnerability.
Daisy	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Daisy	Side Smash Attack	Extended launch distance with the golf club.
Daisy	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the launch distance.
Daisy	Backward Throw	Shortened the launch distance.
Daisy	Side Special	Increased vulnerability after hitting.
Daisy	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Daisy	Down Special	Increased vulnerability.
Ice Climbers	Basic Movements	Ice Climbers will now recover midair jumps the same way as other fighters.
Ice Climbers	Basic Movements	Nana will no longer jump when pressing the jump button right after a grab.
Pichu	Basic Movements	Pichu is now easier to hit.
Pichu	Basic Movements	Increased shield size.
Pichu	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move. Shortened the launch distance.
Pichu	Side Smash Attack	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move. Increased vulnerability.
Pichu	Down Smash Attack	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Forward Air Attack	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Back Air Attack	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Down Air Attack	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Forward Throw	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Neutral Special	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Side Special	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Up Special	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Pichu	Down Special	Increased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
Lucina	Side Smash Attack	Shortened the launch distance.
Lucina	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the launch distance.
Ganondorf	Down Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Roy	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Chrom	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Mr. Game & Watch	Up Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Pit	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Dark Pit	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Dark Pit	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability when hitting an opponent in the air.
Zero Suit Samus	Side Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Zero Suit Samus	Down Special	Extended the travel distance when inputting left or right with the stick.
Snake	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Snake	Neutral Attack 2	Increased forward movement distance and made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 3.
Ivysaur	Neutral Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Charizard	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Charizard	Neutral Attack 2	Increased forward movement distance and made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 3.
Diddy Kong	Neutral Attack 2	Increased attack range and made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing from Neutral Attack 1.
Diddy Kong	Dash Attack	Adjusted launch angle.
Diddy Kong	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Extended launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Up Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Diddy Kong	Down Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Diddy Kong	Neutral Special	Increased power. However, the power against shields will remain the same. Shortened the charge time.
Diddy Kong	Up Special	Decreased the fall speed while charging. Extended vertical distance when charged.
Diddy Kong	Final Smash FS Meter	Increased power of the explosion and jet at the start. Decreased the power of the tackle. Made it harder for opponents with lower damage to be launched with the final tackle.
Olimar	Basic Movements	Olimar is now easier to hit.
Olimar	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the high-damage window. Increased vulnerability.
Olimar	Up Smash Attack	Increased vulnerability.
Olimar	Up Special	Adjusted the flight time when the move is used repeatedly.
Lucario	Neutral Attack 1	Reduced vulnerability.
Lucario	Neutral Attack 2	Reduced vulnerability.
Lucario	Neutral Attack 3	Reduced vulnerability.
Lucario	Dash Attack	Increased attack range.
Lucario	Side Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Lucario	Side Smash Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
Lucario	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Lucario	Neutral Air Attack	Increased the range it will hit opponents on the ground.
Lucario	Up Air Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
Lucario	Down Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Lucario	Neutral Special	Reduced the range it will push opponents while charging. Increased attack range when charged to max. Reduced vulnerability.
Lucario	Side Special	Fighters can no longer move through Lucario. Increased grab range.
R.O.B.	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
R.O.B.	Neutral Attack 2	Increased attack range.
Toon Link	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Wolf	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Wolf	Neutral Attack 2	Increased attack range and made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 3.
Wolf	Neutral Attack 3	Moved the attack range forward and made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing from Neutral Attack 2.
Wolf	Down Smash Attack	Shortened the launch distance of the front attack.
Wolf	Neutral Special	Increased vulnerability.
Wolf	Up Special	Reduced the range of the last attack. Adjusted launch angle and made it easier to hit multiple times.
Wolf	Down Special	Wolf becomes invincible sooner. Increased attack speed. Increased detection speed to reflect projectiles.
Villager	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Attack 1	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Rosalina & Luma	Dash Attack	Reduced Luma’s vulnerability.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Smash Attack	Extended launch distance when Luma is near.
Rosalina & Luma	Forward Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Reduced vulnerability. Increased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.
Rosalina & Luma	Grab	Increased speed.
Rosalina & Luma	Up Special	Increased fast-fall speed after using the move.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Special	Reduced Luma’s vulnerability.
Rosalina & Luma	Other	Reduced Luma’s stamina. Shortened the time it takes for Luma to reappear after being defeated when there are 1 to 3 opponents.
Little Mac	Neutral Attack 1	Reduced vulnerability. Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Little Mac	Neutral Attack 2	Reduced vulnerability. Increased attack range.
Little Mac	Neutral Attack 3	Increased attack range.
Little Mac	Side Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times when hitting an airborne opponent.
Little Mac	Down Tilt Attack	Increased attack range.
Little Mac	Up Smash Attack	Increased the amount of time super armor lasts.
Little Mac	Neutral Special	Reduced vulnerability when using the move on the ground when it is not fully charged. Reduced vulnerability when using KO Uppercut on the ground.
Little Mac	Side Special	Increased the range at the beginning of the move.
Little Mac	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Mii Brawler	Neutral Attack 2	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with a flurry attack.
Mii Brawler	Flurry Attack	Increased attack range.
Mii Brawler	Neutral Special 2	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Mii Gunner	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
PAC-MAN	Up Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Shulk	Neutral Attack 2	Increased attack range.
Shulk	Up Smash Attack	Adjusted launch angle and made it easier to hit multiple times.
Bowser Jr.	Dash Attack	Adjusted launch angle.
Bowser Jr.	Up Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Bowser Jr.	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Bowser Jr.	Neutral Special	Increased attack speed in air.
Bowser Jr.	Side Special	Increased speed when starting to move.
Bowser Jr.	Up Special	Increased attack range of the hammer attack. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts for the hammer attack. Adjusted launch angle of the explosion from the Junior Clown Car when used on the ground and made it easier to hit multiple times.
Duck Hunt	Up Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ryu	Neutral Attack 1	Increased the amount of time you can cancel with a special move.
Ryu	Neutral Attack 2	Increased the amount of time you can cancel with a special move.
Ryu	Neutral Attack (Strong, Close Range)	Adjusted launch angle and distance.
Ryu	Side Tilt Attack (Weak, Close Range)	Increased the amount of time you can cancel with a special move.
Ryu	Side Tilt Attack (Weak, Long Range)	Increased attack range for the tip.
Ryu	Up Tilt Attack (Strong)	Adjusted launch angle when hitting an airborne opponent.
Ryu	Down Tilt Attack (Weak)	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when the move hits.
Ryu	Down Tilt Attack (Strong)	Shortened launch distance.
Ryu	Up Air Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts. Increased attack range.
Ryu	Neutral Special	Decreased the speed for light Hadoken and light Shakunetsu Hadoken, and increased speed for heavy Hadoken and heavy Shakunetsu Hadoken. Increased attack speed and power of Hadoken and Shakunetsu Hadoken. Increased the range Hadoken will hit opponents on the ground.
Ryu	Side Special	Increased the first attack’s range when the move is performed on the ground.
Ken	Neutral Attack 1	Increased the amount of time you can cancel with a special move.
Ken	Neutral Attack 2	Increased the amount of time you can cancel with a special move.
Ken	Neutral Attack (Heavy, Close Range)	Adjusted launch angle and distance.
Ken	Neutral Attack (Heavy, Close Range)	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Ken	Side Tilt Attack (Light, Close Range)	Increased the amount of time you can cancel with a special move.
Ken	Side Tilt Attack (Light, Long Range)	Increased attack range for the tip.
Ken	Side Tilt Attack (Heavy)	Adjusted launch angle.
Ken	Up Tilt Attack (Heavy)	Adjusted launch angle when hitting an airborne opponent.
Ken	Down Tilt Attack (Light)	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when the move hits.
Ken	Down Tilt Attack (Heavy)	Shortened launch distance.
Ken	Side Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Ken	Down Air Attack	Increased the amount of time you can cancel with a special move or a Final Smash.
Ken	Side Special	Increased the first attack’s range when the move is performed on the ground. Shortened the hitstun shuffle travel distance.
Ken	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times. Shortened the hitstun shuffle travel distance. Made the first attack not negate other attacks. Extended launch distance when hitting an opponent on the ground with a flaming Shoryuken. Extended launch distance when hitting an opponent in the air with a light Shoryuken or a flaming Shoryuken. Shortened the launch distance for medium Shoryuken.
Ken	Command-Input Move	Shortened the hitstun shuffle travel distance when Nata Otoshi Geri hits.
Ken	Command-Input Move	Increased attack power of Oosoto Mawashi Geri and maintained launch distance.
Ken	Command-Input Move	Increased power of Inazuma Kick. However, the power against shields will remain the same.
Cloud	Down Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Bayonetta	Neutral Attack 1	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Bayonetta	Flurry Attack Finish	Extended launch distance.
Bayonetta	Dash Attack	Extended launch distance for the high-damage range.
Bayonetta	Up Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Bayonetta	Down Smash Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Bayonetta	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability when landing.
Bayonetta	Up Special	Reduced vulnerability when landing.
Bayonetta	Down Special	Increased the amount of time counter detection lasts. Increased the amount of time Bat Within’s detection lasts. Increased the recovery speed of Witch Time’s duration.
Inkling	Neutral Attack 3	Increased forward attack range and made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing from Neutral Attack 2.
King K. Rool	Up Air Attack	Increased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.
Isabelle	Side Special	Opponents will not get caught when the hook is not moving quickly. After the hook touches the ground and the hook is yanked back, opponents can be caught.
Incineroar	Neutral Attack 1	Adjusted the launch distance when hitting with the elbow and made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 2.
Incineroar	Neutral Attack 2	Made it easier to hit multiple times when continuing with Neutral Attack 3.
Piranha Plant	Neutral Attack 3	Increased attack range.
Piranha Plant	Flurry Attack	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when the move hits.
Joker	Side Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times with Eigaon.

• List of changes:

• adds VR Mode (requires Toy-Con VR Goggles)
• you can now send your amiibo off on journeys to train (Games & More > amiibo menu)
• FPs can now join Battle Arenas

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 3.1.0. Replays created with Ver. 3.0.1 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 3.0.1

• Release date: April 25th 2019 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Games & More
  • A bug where winning with a Final Smash while on Joker’s route in Classic Mode would prevent the game from progressing has been fixed.
• General
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 3.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 2.0.2 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 3.0.0

• Release date: April 17th 2019 (North America) / April 18th 2019 (Europe, Japan)
• Maintenance: Yes (more details)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • Stage Builder added to Games & More. You can now draw your own custom stages by hand.
    • Note: Camera controls are not available when converting a replay that contains a custom stage into a video.
  • Edit Video feature added to Vault → Replays. You can now create new movies using several videos made from replays.
    • Note: Only videos from Ver. 3.0.0 or later can be used as source material. There are planned expansions to the Edit Video feature in future updates.
  • DLC Spirits option added to the Spirits menu.
    • Note: DLC spirits can only be used if you have purchased the corresponding downloadable content.
  • The following spirits will appear in the Vault Shop:
    • Morgana
    • Ryuji Sakamoto
    • Ann Takamaki
    • Yusuke Kitagawa
    • Makoto Niijima
    • Futaba Sakura
    • Haru Okumura
    • Goro Akechi
    • Caroline & Justine
    • Igor
    • Phantom Thieves of Hearts

• Online
  • You can now share replays, videos, Mii Fighters and custom stages with people around the world in Shared Content.
    • Note: You can only post replays and videos created with Ver. 3.0.0 and on.
      You cannot post replays of online/local wireless battles on custom stages, or videos that include custom stages.
  • You can now sync your game with Smash World, a service accessible via the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app. Available features include viewing some of the things posted to Shared Content, and creating spirit teams from the spirits you have collected.
    • Note: The Smash World service is planned to begin after the distribution of Ver. 3.0.0. If you still don’t see Smash World in your list of services, please try again later.
  • It is now easier to be matched with players who have a similar Global Smash Power in Quickplay. Further improvements and adjustments to matchmaking are planned.

• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Joker Challenger Pack
    • Persona 3 Protagonist Wig + Outfit
    • Persona 4 Protagonist Wig + Outfit
    • Teddie Hat
    • Morgana Hat
    • Tails Hat + Outfit
    • Knuckles Hat + Outfit
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • Game-balance adjustments have been made.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Fighter adjustments

Fighter	Move	Change
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Perfect shields will no longer activate multiple times when the shield button is released once. This was creating more downtime than a single perfect shield.
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Made it easier to be penalized for continuous dodging.
All Fighters	Basic Movement	Shortened the downtime when performing a perfect shield against projectiles.
Bayonetta	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Bowser	Up Special	Made it so opponents cannot break their fall when continuously hit on the ground.
Bowser Jr.	Neutral Attack 2	Increased the amount of time opponents will be in the damage animation when the move hits.
Charizard	Side Special	Increased the downward attack range when used on the ground.
Chrom	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Cloud	Neutral Special	Reduced the normal shockwave’s power against shields.
Corrin	Neutral Special	Extended the time that uncharged shots last.
Corrin	Up Smash Attack	Increased the attack range of the high-damage tip area. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Corrin	Up Special	Increased the speed of the invincibility timing. Extended launch distance. Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Corrin	Side Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times after releasing the button when charging a smash attack.
Corrin	Down Air Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times against lightweight opponents.
Corrin	Side Special	Reduced the amount of time necessary to take the next action after stabbing.
Daisy	Final Smash & FS Meter	Reduced the amount of time opponents sleep.
Daisy	Down Special	The launch distance when hitting an opponent with a vegetable now matches Peach. Reduced the vegetable’s power against shields.
Daisy	Neutral Special	When used continuously in the air, fall speed will not decrease after the first use.
Dark Pit	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Dark Samus	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Diddy Kong	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Neutral Air Attack	Increased attack range.
Diddy Kong	Dash Attack	Increased attack speed.
Diddy Kong	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Donkey Kong	Neutral Special	Increased the attack range.
Dr. Mario	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Dr. Mario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Duck Hunt	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Duck Hunt	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ganondorf	Other	Changed the posture when receiving damage in the air and made it easier to receive damage.
Greninja	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ice Climbers	FS Meter	Extended launch distance.
Inkling	Side Special	Shortened launch distance for the attack when accelerating again.
Isabelle	Back Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Isabelle	Forward Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Ivysaur	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Jigglypuff	Final Smash & FS Meter	Made it easier to push opponents while big.
Ken	Edge Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
King Dedede	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
King K. Rool	Forward Air Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Side Tilt Attack	Increased the high-damage range.
King K. Rool	Up Throw	No longer affected by the wind while throwing.
King K. Rool	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
King K. Rool	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability when the counter succeeds. Reduced vulnerability when the counter fails.
King K. Rool	Up Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Kirby	Up Smash Attack	Extended the high-damage window. Reduced the low-damage window.
Kirby	Downward Throw	Increased power.
Kirby	Neutral Special	Increased the amount of time that Copy Abilities cannot be lost by taking damage, and made it easier for Kirby to retain Copy Abilities overall.
Kirby	Up Special	Increased the speed of the edge-grab range detection.
Kirby	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability. Shortened landing time after using the move.
Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Lucario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Lucina	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Luigi	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Mario	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Mario	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Marth	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Mega Man	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Mega Man	Down Special	Reduced attack speed. Increased vulnerability. Throwing-type items can no longer be thrown while using Leaf Shield.
Mega Man	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Neutral Attack 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Mega Man	Side Tilt Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Mewtwo	Edge Dodge	Extended invincibility time.
Mewtwo	Neutral Special	Extended launch distance. Reduced the power against shields.
Mewtwo	Side Tilt Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Mewtwo	Up Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Mewtwo	Up Tilt Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance. Adjusted launch angle when hit by the tip of the tail.
Mewtwo	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Mewtwo	Side Smash Attack	Increased attack range.
Mewtwo	Neutral Attack 1	Increased attack speed.
Mewtwo	Basic Movement	Increased the fighter’s weight.
Mii Gunner	Down Special 2	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Neutral Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Neutral Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Side Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Gunner	Side Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Mii Swordfighter	Neutral Special 1	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Neutral Special 2	Reduced the power against shields.
Mii Swordfighter	Side Special 3	Reduced the power against shields.
Mr. Game & Watch	Final Smash & FS Meter	Increased the amount of time opponents are trapped.
Ness	Neutral Special	Increased the attack range.
Ness	Down Smash Attack	Shortened the charge time. Reduced the amount of time hit detection lasts while charging.
Ness	Up Smash Attack	Shortened the charge time. Reduced the amount of time hit detection lasts while charging.
Olimar	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Olimar	Side Smash Attack	Reduced the power against shields. The power will now properly increase when charged.
Olimar	Down Smash Attack	The power will now properly increase when charged.
Olimar	Up Smash Attack	The power will now properly increase when charged.
PAC-MAN	Down Special	Increased the downward attack range of the fire hydrant while its falling. Reduced the power against shields.
PAC-MAN	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Palutena	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Palutena	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Peach	Down Special	Reduced the vegetable’s power against shields.
Peach	Final Smash & FS Meter	Reduced the amount of time opponents sleep.
Peach	Neutral Special	When used continuously in the air, fall speed will not decrease after the first use.
Pichu	Other	Changed the posture when receiving damage in the air and made it easier to receive damage. Changed the posture when landing and made it easier to receive damage.
Pichu	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Pikachu	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Piranha Plant	Neutral Special	Increased attack range for the spiked ball.
Piranha Plant	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Pit	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
R.O.B.	Down Special	Reduced the power against shields.
R.O.B.	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Richter	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Richter	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Ridley	Final Smash & FS Meter	Once the move ends, Ridley can now move earlier than opponents.
Ridley	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Robin	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Robin	Neutral Special	Reduced Thunder/Elthunder’s power against shields.
Rosalina & Luma	Final Smash & FS Meter	At the start of the move, nearby opponents will be slowed more and slowed longer.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Tilt Attack	If Luma is close, Luma will move in front of Rosalina when attacking in the opposite direction.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Tilt Attack	If Luma is close, Luma will move in front of Rosalina when attacking in the opposite direction.
Rosalina & Luma	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Rosalina & Luma	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Roy	Dash Grab	Increased grab range.
Roy	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Ryu	Edge Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
Samus	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Sheik	Forward Air Attack	Increased the attack range.
Sheik	Down Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit with the tip of the attack.
Sheik	Flurry Attack Finish	Reduced vulnerability.
Sheik	Neutral Special	Shortened the charge time.
Shulk	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Shulk	Get-Up Attack	Increased attack range.
Simon	Edge Attack	Increased attack range.
Simon	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Snake	Back Air Attack	Extended launch distance when hit in the high-damage range.
Snake	Up Smash Attack	Increased vulnerability.
Snake	Side Special	Reduced the attack range of airborne missiles.
Snake	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Sonic	Final Smash	Increased attack range.
Sonic	FS Meter	Increased attack range. Extended launch distance.
Toon Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Back Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Forward Air Attack	Reduced the power against shields.
Villager	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wario	Neutral Special	Made it easier to eat projectiles.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Attack 3	Increased bury range.
Wii Fit Trainer	Down Special	Increased the amount of time the effect lasts when successful.
Wii Fit Trainer	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wii Fit Trainer	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields. Changed the location of the ball spawn when touching terrain.
Wolf	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Wolf	Down Smash Attack	Shortened the launch distance of the forward attack.
Yoshi	Up Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Young Link	Neutral Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Young Link	Side Special	Reduced the power against shields.
Zelda	Down Special	Reduced the power against shields.

• List of changes:

• adds content from the 1st DLC Pack
• adds new Stage Builder mode: Create your own original stages and then play on them.
• adds new Video Editor mode: Combine video clips into new videos.
• adds new Shared Content mode: Browse videos and stages posted by other players around the world!
• enables Smash World, a new addition to the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app.

• Additional notes: update announced on February 13th. More details can be found in this post! Update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 3.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 2.0.2 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 2.0.2

• Release date: April 2nd 2019 (North America) / April 3rd 2019 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

• General
  • Support for the upcoming Daisy, Young Link, and Ken amiibo figures has been implemented

• Additional notes: update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 2.0.2. Replays created with Ver. 1.2.1 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 2.0.1

• Release date: February 21st 2019 (North America) / February 22nd 2019 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

Offline

• A bug in Ver. 2.0.0 where the King K. Rool Challenge in the Adventure section of Challenges wouldn’t clear, even after fulfilling the conditions, has been fixed. If you have experienced the bug, please reload your Adventure save data. After that, return to the main menu and the King K. Rool Challenge will clear.

General

• Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 2.0.1. Replays created with Ver. 1.2.1 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 2.0.0

• Release date: January 29th 2019 (North America) / January 30th 2019 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Offline
  • You can now play Spirit Board with up to four players.
    • Select the spirit you want to challenge on the Spirit Board, and then go to Party → Fighter to select the number of people who will play. When playing with multiple people, you will lose the battle if any player is KO’d.
  • The following spirits will now appear in the Shop.
    • Partner Pikachu
    • Partner Eevee
    • Dice Block
    • River Survival
    • Golden Dash Mushroom
• Online
  • We adjusted the calculation for Global Smash Power.
• General
  • Added the DLC fighter Piranha Plant.
    • Piranha Plant will become available for purchase as DLC at a later date.
  • Pressing both jump buttons at the same time will now cause you to short hop.
  • Fixed the issue where the KO score included your teammates’ KOs when Team Attack was On.
  • Game-balance adjustments.
  • Various gameplay fixes.
  • Specific fighter adjustments are detailed here:

Fighter	Move	Change
Mario	DashAttack	Adjusted launch angle.
Mario	FS Meter	Extended launch distance.
Donkey Kong	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Link	Up Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Link	Neutral Special	Extended the time from when the arrow is loosed to when it disappears.
Samus	Side Special	Extended the range of the missile and reduced the vulnerability when using the move in the air.
Samus	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Dark Samus	Down Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Yoshi	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Kirby	Dash Attack	Increased power range and attack power while maintaining launch distance.
Kirby	Side Tilt Attack	Slightly reduced vulnerability and extended undamaged launch distance.
Kirby	Down Special	Adjusted the super armor frames after using the move.
Pikachu	Grab Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
Luigi	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Luigi	Down Air Attack	Opponents on the ground will no longer suffer a meteor effect.
Luigi	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Luigi	Down Special	Extended launch distance.
Ness	Up Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Ness	Down Air Attack	Increased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Jigglypuff	Side Tilt Attack	Reduced vulnerability.
Jigglypuff	Down Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance.
Jigglypuff	Up Smash Attack	Increased attack power of low-power zone.
Jigglypuff	Back Air Attack	Increased attack speed.
Jigglypuff	Forward Throw	Adjusted launch angle.
Jigglypuff	FS Meter	Extended launch distance.
Peach	Up Special	Shortened launch distance of repeated attacks.
Daisy	Up Special	Shortened launch distance of repeated attacks.
Bowser	Neutral Attack	Increased power.
Bowser	Side Tilt Attack	Increased power.
Bowser	Down Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Bowser	Up Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Bowser	Final Smash & FS Meter	Crouching opponents will now be launched the same as standing opponents.
Ice Climbers	Basic Movements	Nana and Popo will follow each other more when separated.
Ice Climbers	Up Special	Made it easier to grab edges.
Sheik	Up Smash Attack	Increased the first attack’s range.
Sheik	Down Smash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Sheik	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Sheik	Up Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Sheik	Side Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Pichu	Grab Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
Ganondorf	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Ganondorf	Up Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Mewtwo	Dash Attack	Shortened the downtime from shielding.
Mewtwo	Side Tilt Attack	This move will now always launch forward.
Mewtwo	Up Special	Made it easier to grab edges.
Roy	Down Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Chrom	Down Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Chrom	Up Special	Shortened the meteor distance. When falling off the stage with an opponent, Chrom will be KO’d first.
Mr. Game & Watch	Forward Air Attack	Increased attack range.
Mr. Game & Watch	Down Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Pit	Final Smash & FS Meter	Crouching opponents will now be launched the same as standing opponents.
Zero Suit Samus	Side Smash Attack	Shortened the launch distance when the attack hits the middle of an opponent’s body.
Zero Suit Samus	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Zero Suit Samus	Up Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Zero Suit Samus	Down Special	Shortened the amount of time undamaged opponents are buried.
Wario	Down Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Snake	Up Tilt Attack	Extended the high-damage window.
Ike	Up Special	Shortened the meteor distance.
Charizard	Dash Attack	Increased attack power and extended launch distance.
Diddy Kong	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Lucas	Up Tilt Attack	Added electrical damage.
Lucas	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Lucas	Down Air Attack	Added electrical damage.
Lucas	Grab Attack	Added electrical damage.
Sonic	Side Tilt Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Sonic	Forward Air Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
Sonic	Back Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability when landing.
Sonic	FS Meter	Extended launch distance.
King Dedede	Side Special	Reduced the attack range of the moving Gordo.
Lucario	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Lucario	Neutral Special	Shortened hitstun time.
Lucario	FS Meter	Increased power.
R.O.B.	Side Special	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Toon Link	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Toon Link	Back Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Mega Man	Side Tilt Attack	Special moves will not be activated when jumping and using Mega Buster.
Rosalina & Luma	Dash Attack	Made it easier to hit multiple times.
Rosalina & Luma	Up Tilt Attack	Extended launch distance for Luma’s Up Tilt Attack.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Tilt Attack	Extended the distance Luma moves forward.
Rosalina & Luma	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move. Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Rosalina & Luma	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Rosalina & Luma	Down Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time between the start of the move and the meteor effect.
Rosalina & Luma	Neutral Special	Reduced vulnerability when sending out and calling back Luma.
Rosalina & Luma	Up Special	Made it easier to grab edges.
Rosalina & Luma	Final Smash & FS Meter	Shortened the distance you can shift when the attack is making contact.
Little Mac	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the landing time and the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Little Mac	Up Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Greninja	Down Smash Attack	Increased the range of the inner attacks.
Greninja	Up Special	Can no longer move immediately when landing on a moving platform or slanted ground.
Mii Brawler	Flurry Attack	Increased attack range and shortened the opponent’s hitstun shuffle distance.
Mii Brawler	Up Smash Attack	Extended the high-damage window and reduced the low-damage window.
Mii Brawler	Neutral Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Mii Brawler	Back Air Attack	Reduced vulnerability when landing after using the move.
Mii Brawler	Up Air Attack	Increased power.
Mii Brawler	Neutral Special	Increased power.
Mii Brawler	Neutral Special	Reduced vulnerability.
Mii Brawler	Side Special	Extended distance and increased speed.
Mii Brawler	Up Special	Made it easier to grab edges.
Mii Brawler	Down Special	Greatly increased damage to opponents’ shields.
Mii Brawler	Down Special	Extended launch distance of kick performed with extra input.
Mii Gunner	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Palutena	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened hitstun time.
Palutena	Up Special	Made it easier to grab edges.
PAC-MAN	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time and the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
PAC-MAN	Down Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
PAC-MAN	Neutral Special	Extended the time until you disappear after landing the attack.
Robin	Up Special	Increased the speed of the backwards edge-grab range detection.
Shulk	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time and the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Shulk	Up Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Duck Hunt	Neutral Special	Reduced vulnerability.
DuckHunt	Side Special	Increased vulnerability. Shortened hitstun time for the exploding clay pigeons.
Ryu	Neutral Attack	Opponents hit in the air will be launched, making it easier to hit them with the next hit.
Ryu	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Ryu	Down Tilt Attack	Can no longer jump immediately after using the move.
Ken	Neutral Attack	Opponents hit in the air will be launched, making it easier to hit them with the next hit.
Ken	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Ken	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Ken	Down Tilt Attack	Can no longer jump immediately after using the move.
Cloud	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Cloud	Down Special	Increased the range of Finishing Touch at the beginning of the move.
Corrin	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Corrin	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Corrin	Up Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Bayonetta	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Inkling	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Inkling	Side Special	Shortened the amount of time undamaged opponents are buried. Moved attack range back while on the ground.
Ridley	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Ridley	Forward Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Ridley	Down Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Ridley	FS Meter	Increased power.
King K. Rool	Neutral Special	Shortened the length of the vacuum effect.
King K. Rool	Up Special	Reduced the range of the attack.
King K. Rool	Downward Throw	Shortened the amount of time undamaged opponents are buried.
Isabelle	Neutral Air Attack	Shortened the landing time and the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Incineroar	Up Smash Attack	Extended launch distance.
Incineroar	Up Air Attack	Shortened the amount of time you cannot grab edges after using the move.
Incineroar	Down Air Attack	Shortened the landing time after using the move.
Incineroar	Up Throw	Extended launch distance.
Incineroar	Up Special	Extended vertical and horizontal distance.

• List of changes

• adds Piranha Plant as DLC character (check out this page for more details about DLC) [TBC]
• provides various game balance fixes
• provides various bug fixes

• Additional notes: update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 2.0.0. Replays created with Ver. 1.2.1 and earlier are not compatible with this version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 1.2.1

• Release date: December 21st 2018 (North America, Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

General

• Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience

• Additional notes: update is required in order to play online, and via local wireless with players who have already updated to Ver. 1.2.1. Replays created with Ver. 1.2.0 are compatible with this version of the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 1.2.0

• Release date: December 13th 2018 (North America) / December 14th 2018 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Offline Gameplay
  • Adjusted difficulty of approaching challengers.
• Online Gameplay
  • When matchmaking in Quickplay, the Format setting of your Preferred Rules will be prioritized more. This may cause matchmaking to take more time. Also, there is no guarantee that matchmaking will be done exactly as shown in the set Preferred Rules.
  • Increased the stability of the synchronous connection within Battle Arenas.

  NOTE: Online features require a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

• Misc.
  • Game balance adjustments.
  • Various gameplay fixes.
  • The following fighters had specific adjustments and changes:
    • Donkey Kong, Link, Kirby, Luigi, Ice Climbers, Young Link, Olimar, Toon Link, Villager, Greninja, PAC-MAN, Duck Hunt, and Isabelle

• Additional notes: replays created with Ver. 1.1.0 or earlier will not be compatible with this version. Make sure to convert them to video before downloading the update!
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 1.1.0

• Release date: December 4th 2018 (North America) / December 5th 2018 (Europe, Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Offline Gameplay
  • Added a Hard difficulty to Adventure mode.
• Online Gameplay
  • Online now includes Quickplay, Battle Arenas, Spectate, and Background Matchmaking.
  • Global Smash Power will now be displayed.
  • Note that the above requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• Game Data Adjustments
  • The ability to receive spirit event data has been added.
  • The ability to receive presents has been added.
• DLC Content
  • The special bonus for the Fighters Pass, Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s Rex’s Mii Fighter costume (Swordfighter type), has been added.
• Misc.
  • Game balance adjustments.
  • Various gameplay fixes.

• Additional notes: this is the Day 1 update for the game.
• Source: Nintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Ver. 1.0.0

• Release date: November 1st 2018 (Europe, North America, Japan)
• Patch notes:

No patch notes available.

• Additional notes: this is the launch version of the game, and the one you get if you pre-purchase the game on the Nintendo eShop.
• Source: Nintendo

How to download updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate you have three options:

• let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

• try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

• select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title. Alternatively, you can launch the game: the version number is displayed in the top right corner of the screen.