List of updates (SSBU)

The following notes listed below documents the update history of each version of the game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Unlike the patch update notes for SSB3DS/WiiU, it doesn't include any details or values about specific changes in the characters' movesets. Online features require a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Version 1.0.0
The base version of the game. As the game was patched on the day of release, only the physical version of this game is possible to play on 1.0.0.

Version 1.1.0
This update was released on the same day when the game got released, December 7th, 2018.

Offline Gameplay

 * Added a Hard difficulty to the Adventure mode.
 * Incorporated team colors when fighting false characters in the final battle.

Online Gameplay

 * Online now includes Quickplay, Battle Arenas, Spectate, and Background Matchmaking.
 * Global Smash Power will now be displayed.

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.

Version 1.2.0

 * This update was released on December 13th, 2018.

Offline Gameplay

 * Adjusted difficulty of approaching challengers.

Online Gameplay

 * When matchmaking in Quickplay, the Format setting of the player's Preferred Rules will be prioritized more. It 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.

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.

Other changes

 * Any replays prior to this update will no longer be played, so it's advised to convert them into videos.
 * Any replays prior to this update will no longer be played, so it's advised to convert them into videos.
 * Any replays prior to this update will no longer be played, so it's advised to convert them into videos.

Version 1.2.1
This update was released on December 21st, 2018.

Misc.

 * Various fixes to improve gameplay.

Other changes

 * Any replays prior to this update can still be played.

Version 2.0.0
This update is set to be released around February 2019.

DLC Content

 * The playable character, Piranha Plant would be added to the game and would be available for purchase on the Nintendo e-shop. Players who redeemed their code would receive it after the download.

Other changes

 * Any replays prior to this update will no longer be played, so it's advised to convert them into videos.