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[[File:SSB4 - DLC.jpg|thumb|300px|right| | [[File:SSB4 - DLC.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The first paid DLC for ''SSB4'', featuring {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} and {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Mii Fighter|costumes]].]] | ||
'''Downloadable content''', usually abbreviated as '''DLC''', is additional content available to download after the games' launch. DLC was first confirmed for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' in the {{forwiiu}} 50-Fact Extravaganza [[Nintendo Direct]], and can be used to add new playable [[characters]], [[stages]], and even new features. | '''Downloadable content''', usually abbreviated as '''DLC''', is additional content available to download after the games' launch. DLC was first confirmed for ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' in the {{forwiiu}} 50-Fact Extravaganza [[Nintendo Direct]], and can be used to add new playable [[characters]], [[stages]], and even new features. | ||
Revision as of 19:02, April 7, 2015
Downloadable content, usually abbreviated as DLC, is additional content available to download after the games' launch. DLC was first confirmed for Super Smash Bros. 4 in the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza Nintendo Direct, and can be used to add new playable characters, stages, and even new features.
Super Smash Bros. 4
The following features are confirmed to appear as downloadable content in SSB4.
Updates
Updates to the game must be downloaded from the eShop with no extra cost, and usually fix bugs and other errors. Update 1.0.4 of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS adjusted game balance.
Characters
- Mewtwo
(April 15, 2015)
- Mewtwo was announced as the very first DLC character in the Super Smash Bros. series during the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza. Mewtwo will be a free download to players who registered both versions of SSB4 on Club Nintendo before March 31st, 2015 on April 15th, 2015, and available for anyone to purchase shortly after on the 28th of the same month.
- Lucas (June 2015)
- In addition to Mewtwo, Lucas has been confirmed to reappear in Super Smash Bros. 4 as a downloadable character. His official reveal was during a Nintendo Direct held on April 1, 2015, and he is planned for release sometime in June.
Stages
- Miiverse
(Unknown)
- A stage based on the Miiverse application found on Wii U and 3DS consoles, it was confirmed in the 50-Fact Extravaganza that it would be added to the Wii U version of SSB4 in an update sometime after release.
Modes
- amiibo support
(February 9th 2015)
- The Wii U version of SSB4 supports amiibo at launch, but the 3DS version had the feature added via patch on February 9th.
- Tournament mode (Unknown)
- During the 50-Fact Extravaganza, it was confirmed that the Wii U version of SSB4 will contain a special mode that allows players to compete in and host tournaments online, but that it would not be ready at launch.
Other
- Sharing (February 9th, 2015), (April 15th, 2015)
- The ability to share player-created content such as custom stages, replays, and screenshots will be added in a future update on April 15th, 2015.
- Additional Mii Fighter costumes (April 15th, 2015)
- Eight additional costumes for the Miis will be released as paid DLC:
Costume Build 
SSB T-ShirtAll types 
Link Cap, Link OutfitMii Swordfighter Majora's MaskAll types (headgear only) 
X's Helmet, X's ArmorMii Gunner Proto Man's Helmet, Proto Man's ArmorMii Gunner 
Dunban Wig, Dunban OutfitMii Swordfighter 
Cat Hat, Cat SuitMii Brawler Monkey Hat, Monkey SuitMii Swordfighter
Pricing
Characters
Downloadable characters can be bought for either version individually or for both versions at a discount. Characters are priced at:
| Region | Price |
|---|---|
 United States |
$3.99 USD (one version) $4.99 USD (both versions) |
 United Kingdom |
£3.59 GBP (one version) £4.49 GBP (both versions) |
 Australia |
$5.20 AUS (one version) $6.50 AUS (both versions) |
 Japan |
¥450 JPY (one version) ¥550 JPY (both versions) |
 Europe |
€3.99 EUR (one version) €4.99 EUR (both versions) |
Mii Fighter costumes
As with characters, downloadable Mii Fighter costumes can be bought for either version individually or for both versions at a discount. Costumes can also be bought either individually or in a pack. They are priced at:
| Region | Price (each) | Price (pack) |
|---|---|---|
| United States |
$0.75 USD (one version) $1.15 USD (both versions) |
$6.00 USD (one version) $9.20 USD (both versions) |
| United Kingdom |
£0.69 GBP (one version) £1.09 GBP (both versions) |
£5.52 GBP (one version) £8.72 GBP (both versions) |
| Australia |
$1.05 AUS (one version) $1.55 AUS (both versions) |
$8.40 AUS (one version) $12.40 AUS (both versions) |
| Japan |
¥80 JPY (one version) ¥120 JPY (both versions) |
¥640 JPY (one version) ¥960 JPY (both versions) |
| Europe |
€0.79 EUR (one version) €1.19 EUR (both versions) |
€6.32 EUR (one version) €9.52 EUR (both versions) |
