Downloadable content (SSBU)

For downloadable content available in this game's predecessor, see Downloadable content (SSB4). For general info, see Downloadable content.

In the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct on November 1st, 2018, series director Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that paid DLC would be available for Ultimate. It will come in the form of 5 bundles, each containing one entirely unique fighter, one stage, and several music tracks. These bundles, which will also be available through a complete pack known as the Fighters Pass, will be released periodically between the game's December 2018 release and February 2020. Additionally, Piranha Plant was available for free as a limited time early purchase bonus, and is currently available for purchase separate from the Fighters Pass. On November 6th, Sakurai announced on his Twitter account that the DLC line-up was now complete, and that potential fighters were proposed by Nintendo [1], with Sakurai passing final approval on them.

Updates

Updates to the game are downloadable at no extra cost. The game must be updated to the latest version to purchase DLC, which is done automatically after starting the game from the system's main menu. Most updates also adjust game balance and mechanics, while fixing glitches and other errors as well. Change-logs for all updates are available at the links above.

As with any other game, DLC data gets added via free updates. Completing a transaction to receive DLC is merely a "ticket" to grant access to said content. What this means is that DLC not purchased in an updated version is still technically installed but locked, and thus is accessible indirectly. Content that is locked can be seen and played against with opponents connecting via a system that has DLC paid for (within Wireless and Online modes). Without another person with DLC, locked content can still be seen via using amiibo as Figure Players, and saving uploaded or shared replays.

Characters

Piranha Plant (January 29th, 2019)

Newcomer Piranha Plant was revealed as the first DLC character in Ultimate on November 1st, 2018, and was released on January 29th, 2019. It was available as a free bonus until January 31st, 2019 to anyone who purchased the digital version of Ultimate or registered their physical version with My Nintendo. While Piranha Plant is not part of the Fighters Pass, it was made available for purchase separately on February 1st, 2019.

Joker (April 17th, 2019)

Newcomer Joker from Persona 5 was announced as the second DLC character during The Game Awards 2018 on December 6th, 2018. He is the first playable character for the Fighters Pass. His accompanying stage is Mementos, and features music from both Persona 5 as well as Persona 3 and 4. He was made available for purchase on April 17th, 2019.

Just like in Smash 4, DLC characters (with the exception of Piranha Plant) will not have their own unique Palutena's Guidance scenes and will instead use a generic one.^{[citation needed]}

DLC characters can be used in World of Light, after awakening at least 10 other fighters.

Stages

Mementos (April 17th, 2019)

Mementos comes as a set with Joker.

Modes

• Stage Builder (April 17th, 2019)
• Video Editor (April 17th, 2019)
• Shared Content (April 17th, 2019)

Mii Costumes

Additional costumes for the Mii Fighters are available as paid DLC.

(December 7th, 2018)

The only DLC Mii costume not already available for purchase is the Rex wig and outfit based on Rex from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, obtained as a bonus for purchasing the Fighters Pass.

Costume	Build
Rex Wig, Rex Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)

Round 1

(April 17th, 2019)

The first wave of Mii Fighter outfits was among the first available DLC for Ultimate. It features costumes from the Persona series, as well as the returning Sonic series costumes from Smash 4.

Costume	Build
Morgana Hat	All types (outfit)
Persona 4 Protagonist Wig, Persona 4 Protagonist Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Teddie Hat	All types (headgear)
Persona 3 Protagonist Wig, Persona 3 Protagonist Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Tails Wig, Tails Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
Knuckles Wig, Knuckles Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)

Spirits

No.	Image	Name	Type	Class	Series	Release Date	Acquisition
1,298		Partner Pikachu	Support	★★★	Pokémon Series	12/7/2018	•Unlocked with save data from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (once unlocked, or directly since v2.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0)
1,299		Partner Eevee	Support	★★★	Pokémon Series	12/7/2018	•Unlocked with save data from Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (once unlocked, or directly since v2.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0)
1,300	File:Dice Block Spirit.png	Dice Block	Support	★	Super Mario Series	12/27/2018	•Obtainable after a Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0)
1,301		River Survival	Support	★★	Super Mario Series	12/27/2018	•Obtainable after a Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0)
1,302	File:Golden Dash Mushroom Spirit.png	Golden Dash Mushroom	Support	★★★	Super Mario Series	12/27/2018	•Obtainable after a Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0)
1,303		Piranha Plant	Fighter	N/A	Super Mario Series	1/29/2019	•Complete Classic Mode with Piranha Plant •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G
1,304		Joker	Fighter	N/A	Persona Series	4/17/2019	•Complete Classic Mode with Joker •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G

Pricing

Challenger Packs and Fighters Pass

The pass can be purchased with the digital version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at a combined price.

Region	Price (Piranha Plant)	Price (Challenger Pack)	Price (Fighters Pass)	Price (Pass + Game)	Full game + All DLC
United States	$4.99 USD	$5.99 USD	$24.99 USD	$84.98 USD	$89.97 USD
Canada	$6.29 CAD	$7.49 CAD	$31.49 CAD	$111.48 CAD	$117.77 CAD
Japan	¥540 JPY	¥602 JPY	¥2,500 JPY	¥9,700 JPY	¥10,240 JPY
United Kingdom	£4.49 GBP	£5.39 GBP	£22.49 GBP	£82.48 GBP	£86.97 GBP
Eurozone	€4.99 EUR	€5.99 EUR	€24.99 EUR	€94.98 EUR	€99.97 EUR
Australia	$6.50 AUD	$7.80 AUD	$32.50 AUD	$122.45 AUD	$128.95 AUS
New Zealand	$8.50 NZD	$10.20 NZD	$42.50 NZD	$142.45 NZD	$150.95 NZD

Gallery

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  The Fighters Pass in Ultimate.

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  The Fighters Pass bundle in Ultimate along with the digital version of the game.

See also

• Starter character
• Starter stage
• Unlockable character
• Unlockable stage

External links

• Official DLC site