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 Hidden with the games files exist stages that were planned to be included in SSB4, but were not implemented in the final release. For some stages, it remains unknown whether they were meant for the 3DS or Wii U version.
-Some stages, apparently, were meant to have [[Stage hazard|hazards]] or [[Stage element|other elements]]. Within the game's data, there exists a file called <code>SSB4\param\ui\ui_character_db</code>, which refers to boss characters such as [[Ridley]], the [[Yellow Devil]], and [[Metal Face]].
+Apparently, some of these stages were meant to have [[Stage hazard|hazards]] or [[Stage element|other elements]], as the game's files depict file called <code>SSB4\param\ui\ui_character_db</code>, which refers to boss characters such as [[Ridley]], the [[Yellow Devil]], and [[Metal Face]].
 Text exists in the Wii U version suggests that the [[Gamer]] and [[Temple]] stages were once unlockable.
-Also, there exists unused files in the Wii U version for [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] and [[3D Land]]; however, the only files remaining in each directory is the item parameter file.
+Also, there exists unused files in the Wii U version for [[Mushroomy Kingdom]] and [[3D Land]]; however, the only files remaining in each directory is the item parameter file, meaning these files are mere remnants from the 3DS version.
 ===Differences===
-*[[Magicant]] - the [[Flying Men]] were intended to be given unique three-dimensional models rather than the two-dimensional sprites they were given in the official release. In a weekly issue of Famitsu, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] stated that the sprites were used as to lessen the strain on the 3DS's hardware. An image of the Flying Man's 3D model also was featured in the column. The model itself was removed completely from the game during its development, as hacking reveals no further data of them; however, the model was recycled and turned into a paid DLC costume for the Mii Brawlers.
+*[[Magicant]] - the [[Flying Men]] were intended to be given unique three-dimensional models rather than use their sprites from [[EarthBound_(universe)|EarthBound]] in the official release. In a weekly issue of Famitsu, [[Masahiro Sakurai]] stated that the sprites were used as to lessen the strain on the 3DS's hardware. An image of the Flying Man's 3D model also was featured in the column. While the model itself was removed from the official game, it was later recycled and became a paid DLC costume for the Mii Brawlers.
-*{{SSB4|Mario Circuit}} - Toads driving karts were planned to appear in the stage, but just like [[Rainbow Road]] and [[Mario Circuit (SSBB)|Mario Circuit (Brawl)]], only [[Shy Guy]]s in their {{s|mariowiki|Standard Kart}}s appear in the final release.
+*{{SSB4|Mario Circuit}} - Unused textures exist for a blue Toad's model, suggesting that Toads were planned to appear as racers on the stage. However, as with [[Rainbow Road]] and [[Mario Circuit (SSBB)|Mario Circuit (Brawl)]], only [[Shy Guy]]s in their {{s|mariowiki|Standard Kart}}s appear instead.
+===Reworked===
+*''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Epic Yarn}}'' stage - An initially planned stage based off Kirby's Epic Yarn was reworked into [[The Great Cave Offensive]] when ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Woolly World}}'' was announced.<ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/05/11/sakuraifanmisconception505/</ref>
+*''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land}}'' stage - A stage based off Super Mario Land was slated to appear before being reworked to {{SSB4|Dream Land}} for unknown reasons.<ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/05/11/sakuraifanmisconception505/</ref>
+===Removed===
+*''Dr. Mario'' stage - An unused boss character named "Virus" exists, with Virus a potential reference [[mariowiki:Virus|to the ones from Dr. Mario]]. This implies that {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} was meant to have a home stage with a boss. Unused portraits for the Virus characters were found in the game, and the Virus uses the unused render for their trophy stance, further suggesting this. No files have been found for the stage.
+*''{{uv|Brain Age}}'' stage - A file called <code>mark_30_braintraining.nut</code> exists, referencing the Japanese name of [http://www.ssbwiki.com/Brain_Age_(universe) ''Brain Age''], suggesting a stage based off the series was meant to be included in the game. However, the file itself is completely empty.
+*"Plankton" - A file called Plankton *being the Japanese title of ''[[Electroplankton]]'') exists, suggesting that either [[Hanenbow]] or another stage from Electroplankton was to appear in ''SSB4.'' No files were found to reference plankton or Hanenbow; the only reference is in the emblem database, meaning the leftover data was ported from ''Brawl''.
+*"Diary" - This stage could possibly refer to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swapnote Swapnote] program for the 3DS, the app serving as a parallel to [[Pictochat]] for the DS. The only reference to this is inside the emblem database, and no other files are present in the game.
 <gallery>
-D Flying Man.png|The 3D model of the Flying Man
+D Flying Man.png|Comparison of the unused 3D model and the EarthBound sprite.
 Wiiu toadfacebeta.png
 Wiiu toadmodelbeta.png
 Wiiu toadkartbeta.png
+Unused_Super_Mario_Land_stage.png|Pre-release shot of the unused Super Mario Land.
 </gallery>
-===Scrapped===
-*''Dr. Mario'' stage - A boss character named "Virus" exists in the character database which could possibly reference [[mariowiki:Virus|the main enemies in Dr. Mario]]. This implies that {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} was meant to have his own stage with a boss; however, no files have been found for a Dr. Mario stage. Character portraits for the Virus characters were found in the game, along with a darkened stock icon of Kirby's ''Melee'' design.<ref>http://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/01/26/smash-4-wii-u-data-discoveries</ref>
-*''{{uv|Brain Age}}'' stage - Another file exists called <code>mark_30_braintraining.nut</code>, with "brain training" being the Japanese name for ''Brain Age''. This suggests that a stage based off the series was meant to be included in the game. The file is completely blank.
-*''{{iw|wikirby|Kirby's Epic Yarn}}'' stage - reworked into [[The Great Cave Offensive]] when ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Woolly World}}'' was announced.<ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/05/11/sakuraifanmisconception505/</ref>
-*''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario Land}}'' stage - replaced with {{SSB4|Dream Land}} for unknown reasons.<ref>http://sourcegaming.info/2016/05/11/sakuraifanmisconception505/</ref>
-*"Plankton" - Plankton refers to ''[[Electroplankton]]'', implying that [[Hanenbow]] or another stage from the game was meant to be in ''SSB4.'' No files were found to reference plankton, or possibly Hanenbow. The only reference is in the emblem database. It could be leftover data from ''Brawl''.
-*"Diary" - This stage could possibly refer to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swapnote Swapnote] (known as Nintendo Letter Box outside of the United States), a program for the 3DS serving as a parallel to [[Pictochat]] for the DS. The only reference to this is inside the emblem database, and no other files are present in the game.
 ==Gameplay==