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*{{uv|Rhythm Heaven}} character - Data mining has revealed an unused emblem reference for a potential ''Rhythm Heaven'' character.<ref>http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/01/26/smash-4-wii-u-data-discoveries</ref> The emblem reference appears in the emblem database on ''for Wii U''. ''Rhythm Heaven'' is, notably, one of the few [[universe]]s to not have a representation other than a [[Sneaky Spirit|Smash Run enemy]] and collectible trophies,<ref>[http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/07/24/smash-for-wii-u-and-brawl-emblem-order The order of the emblem]</ref> and the name suggests that a character from ''Rhythm Heaven'' was planned to be included before being scrapped at some point in development.

*Alternate characters - Sakurai has stated that {{SSB4|Dark Pit}}, {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}}, and {{SSB4|Lucina}} were originally going to be [[alternate costume]]s for {{SSB4|Pit}}, {{SSB4|Mario}}, and {{SSB4|Marth}}, respectively. They were promoted to full characters due to either Sakurai wanting to add, or already having, a feature that made them unique<ref>http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/07/09/i-answer-some-questions-sakurai-famitsu-column-vol-461-464</ref>: Dr. Mario with his [[Megavitamins]], [[Dr. Tornado]], and [[down aerial]]; Dark Pit with his [[Electroshock Arm]] and [[Dark Pit Staff|Final Smash]]; and Lucina with her hitbox placement. In addition, Sakurai felt that Dr. Mario's fans would be upset if he behaved identically to {{SSB4|Mario}}. Regarding the decision to make Lucina a full-fledged character, however, Sakurai stated in a [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqGH9l5mlg Miiverse post] that "whenever there is even a small difference in abilities, that character gets an actual roster slot."

*[[Takamaru]] - In a Niconico interview, Sakurai states that [[Takamaru]] was briefly considered as a playable character, but didn't make the cut as Sakurai felt that such a character lacked popularity, resulting in his [[Assist Trophy]] role.<ref>http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/03/22/mewtwo-dlc-takamaru-and-sakurais-nico-nico-appearance/</ref> A {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} costume based on Takamaru appears as DLC.

*[[Chrom]] - In Sakurai's weekly Famitsu Column after the reveal trailer for {{SSB4|Robin}} and {{SSB4|Lucina}}, Sakurai stated that he considered adding Chrom in the game and even planned a moveset for him. However, he instead chose Robin, feeling that Chrom wouldn't offer anything unique over Marth and {{SSB4|Ike}} (a similarity that was referenced in Robin's [[Palutena's Guidance]] conversation).<ref>http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/06/28/sakurais-famitsu-column-vol-457-abilities-unlike-any-other/</ref><ref name="sourceChrom">{{cite web |url=https://sourcegaming.info/2015/07/04/chromsmash4/ |title=Chrom Almost Had His Day |accessdate=2018-04-19 |author=PushDustIn |date=2014-06-04 |publisher=''Source Gaming'' }}</ref> Chrom appears as part of [[Pair Up|Robin's Final Smash]], and a {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} outfit based off of him (the latter as DLC). He later became a [[Chrom (SSBU)|playable]] character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as an Echo Fighter of {{SSBU|Roy}}.

*[[Geno]] - Geno, who was [[Unused content (SSBB)|previously considered for a playable character in ''Brawl'']], was once again considered as a playable character, but was not added for unknown reasons<ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/</ref>. A {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}} costume based on Geno appears as DLC.

*[[Ridley]] - Ridley, who was previously considered for ''Brawl'', was once again briefly considered to be playable, but was decided against because Sakurai felt that getting Ridley to fly was difficult during development.<ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/04/29/duflupdate/</ref> Ridley was later added as a playable fighter in ''Ultimate''.

*[[Heihachi Mishima]] - In Sakurai's ''Thoughts About Making Video Games 2'', Sakurai states that Heihachi was considered as being a playable character, but was decided against since his movements would have been too difficult to implement.<ref>https://sourcegaming.wordpress.com/2015/06/26/800</ref> A {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}} costume based on Heihachi appears as DLC. [[Kazuya Mishima]], another {{uv|Tekken}} character, was added as a DLC fighter in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', who was added over Heihachi due to the Devil Gene making Kazuya more unique<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMy8Ah4eQ8g</ref>.

*Other {{uv|Final Fantasy}} characters - While discussing potential candidates from the ''Final Fantasy'' series to include in ''SSB4'', Sakurai stated in an interview with Square Enix veteran Tetsuya Nomura that he could have included characters such as [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Fusoya Fusoya] from ''Final Fantasy IV'', [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Bartz_Klauser Bartz Klauser] from ''Final Fantasy V'', or [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Terra_Branford Terra Branford] from ''Final Fantasy VI''.<ref name=SakNom>[https://www.sourcegaming.info/2016/01/20/sakurai-x-nomura-creator-interview-2016-part-one/ Sakurai x Nomura: Creator Interview 2016 (Part One) - Source Gaming]</ref> However, Sakurai ultimately said it was difficult to imagine a ''Final Fantasy'' character to include that was not [[Cloud]], primarily owing to his design and iconic status.

*[[Steve]] - After Steve was announced as [[Steve (SSBU)|a DLC fighter]] for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', former ''Minecraft'' production director Daniel Kaplan revealed that negotiations between Nintendo and Mojang for Steve to appear in ''Smash'' had been going on "at least" since 2015, suggesting the possibility of him being planned for ''Smash 4'' at one point.<ref>https://twitter.com/Kappische/status/1311773807175180296</ref>

*[[Boxing Ring]] - hidden in the files of the 3DS version of ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' is a screenshot of the Boxing Ring stage. However, this image contains multiple differences from the final game: both Mario and Link's icons are ripped straight from ''Brawl'', the background is simpler and brighter, and the jumbotron is directly ripped from the arcade version of ''Super Punch-Out!!'' (Vodka Drunkenski and Little Mac's icons can just barely be seen at the top.). All these differences imply this screenshot is from one of the earliest, if not the earliest, builds of ''Smash 4''. This same image can be found in the data of ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', possibly as a carryover.

*In pre-release material, there are multiple instances of characters using animations or sound clips from ''Brawl'' that were later replaced for the final release.

**{{SSB4|Ike}}'s [[Eruption]] originally had red flames as in ''Brawl''. In the final game, the flames are blue.

**In the Super Smash Bros. Direct, {{SSB4|Diddy Kong}} and {{SSB4|Lucario}}'s portraits alongside their damage meters use their ''Brawl'' artwork, presumably as a placeholder. The final game appropriately uses their ''SSB4'' artwork.

**Link's old [[Spin Attack]] animation can be seen in the E3 2013 trailer, at around 1:14. However, it is hard to notice, as the screen shakes violently.

**Link's ''Brawl'' fighting stance can be seen in the E3 Developer Direct.

**Another early screenshot on the official website shows Villager using {{SSB4|Ness}}' up taunt, possibly as a placeholder.

*In an early picture, Link can be seen on the [[Spirit Train]] stage with the ''Spirit Tracks'' Link as the conductor, but in the final game, when Link is on the stage, Alfonzo will conduct the train.

*On the same image, the stage location for Skyloft is stated to be ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'', while in the final it is ''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''.

*In the E3 2014 ''for Nintendo 3DS'' trailer, character names originally had lowercase letters in Classic Mode. In the final game, however, all letters are uppercase.

*Kirby was originally less expressive when using moves such as Hammer Flip and Final Cutter. In the final game, he has "angry eyes", but he did not in pre-release screenshots.

*{{SSB4|Luigi}} was also less expressive, as his eyes can be seen open during his dash attack in Pac-Man's trailer.

*During the E3 2014 Round Table, in which {{SSB4|Pac-Man}} was first revealed, he had a placeholder [[victory theme]], which differs from the final version.

*Little Mac's trailer showed him using his down taunt with a more fierce expression on his face. In the final build, his mouth is slightly misplaced and his expression is less fierce.

Interestingly, in the bosses folder, an unused set of strings and attack animations for Petey Piranha have been found in the  code (though the animations are only present in the files of the Wii U version.