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Downloadable Content (abbrieviated as DLC) is content that is not included with the base game, and needs to be downloaded via Nintendo eShop or other sites to be available in the game. Six DLC collections have been released in total, with the sixth and final wave being released on February 3, 2016.
Unlike other games which develop downloadable content before the game is released, Masahiro Sakurai revealed that all DLC was created after the game's release.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
Patch Updates
Patch Updates make up the majority of downloadable content. They are downloadable content that changes the game's features. Most patches are free to download with a copy of the game. Patch updates can include:
- Adding new fighters, stages, and Mii costumes, some for free or by making them purchasable.
- Adding new modes or new features to existing modes.
- Tweaking character attributes to balance them.
- Tweaking game physics to create a more enjoyable playing experience.
- Fixing glitches
Bundles
Costumes and characters are sold packed together in bundles.
Collections
- Collection #1 was released on April 28, 2015, costing $9.99 for one version and $14.19 for both. It contains one fighter, Mewtwo, and the first Mii Fighter Costume Bundle.
- Collection #2 was released on June 14, 2015, costing $21.96 for one version and $29.16 for both. It contains three fighters, Lucas, Roy, and Ryu, two stages, Suzaku Castle and Dream Land 64, and the second Mii Fighter Costume Bundle.
- Collection #3 was released on July 31, 2015, costing $9.98 for one version and $15.18 for both. It contains two stages, Peach's Castle and Hyrule Castle, and the third Mii Fighter Costume Bundle.
- Collection #4 was released on September 30, 2015, costing $7.74 on the 3DS, $9.73 on the Wii U, and $13.53 for both consoles. It contains three stages, Super Mario Maker, Pirate Ship (Wii U only), and Duck Hunt (3DS only), and the fourth Mii Fighter Costume Bundle.
- Collection #5 was released on December 15, 2015, costing $7.49 for one version and $9.29 for both. It contains one fighter, Cloud, one stage, Midgar, and the fifth Mii Fighter Costume Bundle.
- Collection #6 was released on February 3, 2016, costing $9.88 for one version and $15.48 for both. It contains two fighters, Corrin and Bayonetta, one stage, Umbra Clock Tower, and the sixth Mii Fighter Costume Bundle.
Mii Fighter Costume Bundles
- Costume Bundle #1 was released on April 15, 2015, costing $6.00 for one version and $9.20 for both. It contains seven costumes.
- SSB T-shirt
- Link Cap and Outfit
- Majora's Mask
- X's Helmet and Armor
- Proto Man's Helmet and Armor
- Dunban Wig and Outfit
- Cat Hat and Suit
- Monkey Hat and Suit
- Costume Bundle #2 was released on June 14, 2015, costing $6.00 for one version and $9.20 for both versions. It contains eight costumes.
- Inkling Squid Hat
- Isabelle Hat and Outfit
- Heihachi Wig and Outfit
- Akira Wig and Outfit
- Jacky Wig and Outfit
- Zero's Helmet and Armor
- MegaMan.EXE's Helmet and Armor
- Inkling Wig and Outfit
- Costume Bundle #3 was released on July 31, 2015, costing $6.00 for one version and $9.20 for both. It contains eight costumes.
- Hoodie
- Bear Hat and Suit
- King K. Rool Hat and Outfit
- Flying Man Hat and Outfit
- Chrom Wig and Outfit
- Black Knight Helm and Armor
- Lloyd Wig and Outfit
- Samus's Helmet and Armor
- Costume Bundle #4 was released on September 30, 2015, costing $5.25 for one version and $8.05 for both. It contains seven costumes.
- Business Suit
- Toad Hat and Outfit
- Viridi Wig and Outfit
- Hunter's Helm and Mail
- Rathalos Helm and Mail
- Fox Hat and Outfit
- Captain Falcon Helmet and Outfit
- Costume Bundle #5 was released on December 15, 2015, costing $1.50 for one version and $2.30 for both. It contains two costumes.
- Chocobo Hat
- Geno Hat and Outfit
- Costume Bundle #6 was released on February 3, 2016, costing $4.50 for one version and $6.90 for both. It contains six costumes.
- Bionic Helmet and Armor
- Takamaru Wig and Outfit
- Ashley Hat and Outfit
- Gil's Helmet and Armor
- Tails Hat and Outfit
- Knuckles Hat and Outfit
Fighter Bundles
- Fighter Bundle #1 was released on July 31, 2015, costing $17.96 for one version and $21.96 for both. It contains the first four downloadable characters, Mewtwo, Lucas, Roy, and Ryu, as well as the Suzaku Castle stage.
- All-in-One Fighter Bundle was released on February 3, 2016, costing $34.93 for one version and $41.93 for both. It contains all seven downloadable characters, Mewtwo, Lucas, Roy, Ryu, Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta, as well as the Suzaku Castle, Midgar, and Umbra Clock Tower stages.
Stage Bundle
Stage Bundle
- Stage Bundle was released on February 3, 2016, costing $8.46 in the Nintendo 3DS version, $10.45 in the Wii U version, and $14.45 for both versions. It contains all four downloadable past stages, Dream Land (64), Peach's Castle (64), Hyrule Castle (64), and Pirate Ship, along with the Super Mario Maker stage.
Characters
All Downloadable fighters.
Mewtwo
Mewtwo appears as a downloadable character that can be downloaded by buying and registering both versions of the game on Club Nintendo. It was released on April 15th for whoever registered it on Club Nintendo, and on April 28th as purchasable DLC. It is also available as a paid DLC. It costs $3.99 to buy it for one version and $4.99 to buy it for both.
Lucas
Lucas was released as a downloadable character on June 14, 2015, along with Roy and Ryu. He costs $3.99 to buy on one version and $4.99 on both.
Roy
Roy was released as a downloadable character on June 14, 2015, along with Lucas and Ryu. He costs $3.99 to buy on one version and $4.99 on both.
Ryu
Ryu was released as a downloadable character on June 14, 2015, alongside Lucas and Roy. He comes in a set alongside the Suzaku Castle stage and costs $5.99 to buy on one version and $6.99 on both.
Cloud
Cloud was released as a downloadable character on December 15, 2015. He comes in a set alongside the Midgar stage and costs $5.99 to buy on one version and $6.99 on both.
Corrin
Corrin was released as a downloadable character on February 3, 2016 alongside Bayonetta. He costs $3.99 to buy on one version and $4.99 on both.
Bayonetta
Bayonetta was released as a downloadable character on February 3, 2016 alongside Corrin. She comes in a set alongside the Umbra Clock Tower stage and costs $5.99 to buy on one version and $6.99 on both.
Mii Costumes
Mii Fighters have downloadable costumes that will give various outfits. All outfits cost $0.75 for one version and $1.15 for both, with the exception of the K.K. Slider outfit, which is free with Patch Update 1.1.0.
Brawler
- Cat Outfit
- Heihachi MishimaOutfit
- Akira Yuki Outfit
- Jacky Bryant Outfit
- King K. Rool Outfit
- Flying Man Outfit
- Toad Outfit
- Captain Falcon Outfit
- Bionic Armor
- Knuckles Outfit
Swordfighter
- Monkey Outfit
- Link Outfit
- Dunban Outfit
- Zero Outfit
- Chrom Outfit
- Lloyd Irving Outfit
- Black Knight Outfit
- Viridi Outfit
- Hunter's Outfit
- Rathalos Outfit
- Takamaru Outfit
- Ashley Outfit
- Gil Outfit
Gunner
- X Outfit
- Proto Man Outfit
- Inkling Outfit
- K.K. Slider Outfit
- MegaMan.EXE Outfit
- Isabelle Outfit
- Bear Outfit
- Samus Aran Outfit
- Fox McCloud Outfit
- Geno Outfit
- Tails Outfit
Any Type
- Smash Bros. T-Shirt
- Majora's Mask Headgear
- Splatoon Squid Hat
- Smash Bros. Hoodie
- Business Suit
- Chocobo Hat
Stages
Dream Land (64)
Dream Land (64) from the original Super Smash Bros. was released on June 14, 2015. It costs $1.99 to buy on one version and $2.99 on both.
Suzaku Castle
Suzaku Castle was released alongside Ryu on June 14, 2015 as Ryu's home stage.
Miiverse
Miiverse was released on June 14, 2015, free with a patch update.
Peach's Castle (64)
Peach's Castle (64) from the original Super Smash Bros. was released on July 31, 2015. It costs $1.99 to buy on one version and $2.99 on both.
Hyrule Castle (64)
Hyrule Castle (64) from the original Super Smash Bros. was released on July 31, 2015. It costs $1.99 to buy on one version and $2.99 on both.
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Maker was released on September 30, 2015. It costs $2.49 for one version and $3.49 for both versions. A hand will create the stage before gameplay starts, and the layout will always be different.
Pirate Ship
Pirate Ship from Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released for the Wii U version on September 30, 2015. It costs $1.99 to buy individually.
Duck Hunt
An unlockable stage on the Wii U version, Duck Hunt was released for the 3DS version on September 30, 2015, free along with the update.
Midgar
Midgar was released alongside Cloud on December 15, 2015 as Cloud's home stage.
Umbra Clock Tower
Umbra Clock Tower was released alongside Bayonetta on February 3, 2016 as Bayonetta's home stage.
Modes
Tourney Mode was released for free on July 31, 2015. Tournaments can now be organized via Wi-Fi.- A function was added on July 31, 2015 which allows Replays to be shared on YouTube.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Bundles
- Fighters Pass was released on November 1st, 2018 which will include all DLC fighters (besides Piranha Plant), stages and music when available. It will also give a Mii Swordfighter Rex costume as a bonus of purchasing the pass. It will cost $24.99 to buy.
Challenger Pack
There are a total of 5 Challenger Packs. Each pack will include a fighter, a stage, and additional music tracks and will cost $5.99 each to buy.
- Challenger Pack #1 includes the DLC character, Joker, as well as the Mementos stage, music and spirits from the Persona series. A Persona 5 spirit board is also included.
- Challenger Pack #2 includes the DLC character, Hero, as well as the stage, music and spirits from the Dragon Quest series.
- Challenger Pack #3 includes the DLC character, Banjo & Kazooie, as well as the stage, music and spirits from the Banjo-Kazooie series.
Characters
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant is a downloadable character that can be downloaded for free (for a limited time) by buying and registering Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on My Nintendo before January 31st, 2019. It later got available as paid DLC for $4.99. Note that this fighter is not included with the Fighters Pass.
Joker
Joker, the main protagonist of Persona 5, is a downloadable character that was released on April 17, 2019 as part of the Challenger Pack #1 bundle.
Hero
Hero, the protagonist from the Dragon Quest series is a downloadable character that is part of the Challenger Pack #2 bundle.
Banjo & Kazooie
Banjo and Kazooie, from the Rare franchise of the same name are downloadable character that are part of the Challenger Pack #3 bundle.
Mii Costumes
Additional Mii costumes will be available for $0.75 each, with the exception of Rex outfit, which is only available as a bonus with the Fighters Pass.
Brawler
- Knuckles Outfit
Swordfighter
- Rex Outfit
- Persona 4 Protagonist/Yu Narukami Outfit
- Persona 3 Protagonist/Makoto Yūki Outfit
Gunner
- Tails Outfit
Any Type
- Morgana Hat
- Teddie Hat
Stages
Mementos
Mementos was released as a part of Challenger Bundle #1 on April 17, 2019, as Joker's home stage.
Modes
These modes were added for free on April 17, 2019.
- Stage Builder allows the player to create custom stages.
- Video Editor let players edit their videos with transition effects, text and music.
- Shared Content let players share and discover custom stages, Mii fighters, and videos. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for sharing and downloading community-made content.