Downloadable content

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The first set of paid DLC for SSB4, featuring Mewtwo and 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 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza Nintendo Direct. Downloadable content for the game includes new playable characters, stages, and even new features. Paid content can be found for purchase on the Nintendo eShop in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and in an in-game DLC shop in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

DLC that has not been purchased in an updated version is still technically installed but locked, and thus can be played with indirectly. "With Anyone", "With Friends", in local 3DS Versus, and using amiibo as FPs are examples of this. Replays with unpurchased content can be viewed as normal.

Super Smash Bros. 4

The DLC shop as it appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Updates

Main article: List of updates (SSB4-3DS)

Main article: List of updates (SSB4-Wii U)

Updates to the game can be downloaded at no extra cost. To purchase DLC, the game must be updated to the latest version, which is usually done automatically when starting the game. Certain updates also adjust game balance and mechanics, as well as fix bugs and other errors. Changelogs for all updates can be found with the links above. Nintendo has not released any detailed information with their official changelogs.

Characters

Mewtwo

(April 15th, 2015)

Melee veteran 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 on October 23rd, 2014. During a Nintendo Direct held on April 1st, 2015, Mewtwo's release date was revealed. On April 15th, 2015, Mewtwo became available as a free download to players who registered both versions of SSB4 on Club Nintendo before March 31st, 2015. As of April 28th, 2015, Mewtwo is currently available for anyone to purchase.

Lucas

(June 14th, 2015)

Brawl veteran Lucas was first confirmed to reappear in Super Smash Bros. 4 as a downloadable character alongside the reveal of Mewtwo's release date, during a Nintendo Direct held on April 1st, 2015. He was released on June 14th, 2015.

Roy

(June 14th, 2015)

Melee veteran Roy was leaked as DLC in datamining of the 1.0.6 and 1.0.8 updates. He was officially revealed by Masahiro Sakurai during a Nintendo Direct on June 14th, 2015, and released shortly after on the same day.

Ryu

(June 14th, 2015)

Newcomer Ryu from Capcom's Street Fighter series was leaked alongside Roy. Similarly, he was officially revealed by Masahiro Sakurai during a Nintendo Direct on June 14th, 2015 and released shortly after on the same day. Ryu comes as a set with the stage Suzaku Castle.

Cloud

(December 15th, 2015)

Newcomer Cloud Strife from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII was announced during a Nintendo Direct on November 12th, 2015 and released on December 15th, 2015. Cloud comes as a set with the stage Midgar.

Corrin

(February 3rd, 2016)

Newcomer Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates was announced during a Nintendo Direct on December 15th, 2015, and released on February 3rd, 2016. Corrin does not have an exclusive stage, but comes as a set with exclusive trophies in the 3DS version and exclusive music in the Wii U version.

Bayonetta

(February 3rd, 2016)

Newcomer Bayonetta from SEGA and PlatinumGames' Bayonetta series was announced during a Nintendo Direct on December 15th, 2015, and released on February 3rd, 2016. Bayonetta comes as a set with the stage Umbra Clock Tower.

In a similar vein to clone characters, DLC characters are recognized by being placed in their own area on the character selection screen, regardless of which franchise they hail from. On the 3DS version, when more than four DLC characters have been purchased and all other characters have been unlocked, the DLC characters are placed on a separate page known as "Extra Fighters".

DLC characters that have not been purchased or otherwise obtained can still be encountered online, and their amiibo can still be used, provided the game is up to date. DLC characters also lack custom moves, the reason for which has not been explained.

Stages

Miiverse

(June 14th, 2015)

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 after release. It was made available for free on June 14th, 2015.

Dream Land (64)

(June 14th, 2015)

Suzaku Castle

(June 14th, 2015)

Suzaku Castle comes as a set with Ryu.

Peach's Castle (64)

(July 31st, 2015)

Hyrule Castle (64)

(July 31st, 2015)

Super Mario Maker

(September 30th, 2015)

Pirate Ship

(September 30th, 2015)

Duck Hunt

(September 30th, 2015)

The Duck Hunt stage was available in the Wii U version at launch as an unlockable stage; it was added to the 3DS version in a free update.

Midgar

(December 15th, 2015)

Midgar comes as a set with Cloud.

Umbra Clock Tower

(February 3rd, 2016)

Umbra Clock Tower comes as a set with Bayonetta.

It is possible to play on a DLC stage that has not been purchased while online in With Friends or in 3DS Versus by having a player who owns the stage in question select it (other players can ensure it will be played by selecting random), or by just encountering it randomly when playing With Anyone.

Modes

amiibo support (February 9th, 2015)

The Wii U version of SSB4 supported amiibo at launch, but the 3DS version had the feature added via patch on February 9th.

Tourney mode (July 31st, 2015)

During the 50-Fact Extravaganza, it was confirmed that the Wii U version of SSB4 would contain a special mode that allows players to compete in and host tourneys online, in a similar vein to Mario Kart 8 tournaments, though it would not be ready at launch. Another part of this mode is an elimination style tournament mode that bears close resemblance to that of past Smash games. This type of tourney only begins at set (albeit frequent) times.

Mii Fighter costumes

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

Wave 1

(April 15th, 2015)

The first wave of items was among the first available DLC for SSB4. It features original costumes, and costumes based on the Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda, and Xenoblade series. For images of the costumes, see here.

Costume	Build
SSB T-Shirt	All types (outfit)
Link Cap, Link Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Majora's Mask	All types (headgear)
X's Helmet, X's Armor	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
Proto Man's Helmet, Proto Man's Armor	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
Dunban Wig, Dunban Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Cat Hat, Cat Suit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)
Monkey Hat, Monkey Suit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)

Wave 2

(June 14th, 2015)

The second wave of items was released alongside characters and stages on June 14th, 2015. It features costumes based on the Mega Man, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, Virtua Fighter, and Tekken series. The Splatoon costumes were also made available as part of a promotion for pre-ordering or purchasing Splatoon at GameStop between May 8th and June 13th, 2015. For images of the costumes, see here.

Costume	Build
Isabelle Hat, Isabelle Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
MegaMan.EXE's Helmet, MegaMan.EXE's Armor	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
Zero's Helmet, Zero's Armor	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Inkling Wig, Inkling Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
Inkling Squid Hat	All types (headgear)
Akira Wig, Akira Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)
Jacky Wig, Jacky Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)
Heihachi Wig, Heihachi Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)

K.K. Slider costume (June 19th, 2015 - July 11th, 2015 (Japan)/July 31st, 2015 (Worldwide))

In Japan, this costume was available for free as part of a promotion with 7-Eleven from June 19th, 2015 through July 11th, 2015; it was released worldwide for free on July 31st, 2015 as part of the 1.1.0 update. For images of the costume, see here.

Costume	Build
K.K. Slider Hat, K.K. Slider Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)

Wave 3

(July 31st, 2015)

The third wave of items was released alongside stages and modes on July 31st, 2015. It features original costumes, and costumes based on the Donkey Kong, Fire Emblem, EarthBound, Metroid, and Tales series. For images of the costumes, see here.

Costume	Build
Hoodie	All types (outfit)
Bear Hat, Bear Suit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
King K. Rool Hat, King K. Rool Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)
Flying Man Hat, Flying Man Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)
Chrom Wig, Chrom Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Black Knight Helm, Black Knight's Armor	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Lloyd Wig, Lloyd Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Samus's Helmet^{[note 1]}, Samus's Armor	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)

Wave 4

(September 30th, 2015)

The fourth wave of items was released alongside stages on September 30th, 2015. It features original costumes, and costumes based on the Mario, Star Fox, F-Zero, Kid Icarus, and Monster Hunter series. For images of the costumes, see here.

Costume	Build
Business Suit	All types (outfit)
Toad Hat, Toad Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)
Viridi Wig, Viridi Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Hunter's Helm, Hunter's Mail	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Rathalos Helm, Rathalos Mail	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Fox Hat, Fox Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
Captain Falcon Helmet^{[note 1]}, Captain Falcon's Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)

Wave 5

(December 16, 2015)

The fifth wave of items was released alongside a character and stage on December 16, 2015. It featured costumes based on the Final Fantasy and Mario series. For images of the costumes, see here.

Costume	Build
Chocobo Hat	All types (headgear)
Geno Hat, Geno Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)

Wave 6

(February 3rd, 2016)

The sixth wave of items is set to be released alongside two characters and a stage on February 3rd, 2016. It features original costumes, and costumes based on the Wario, Sonic, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, and Babylonian Castle Saga series.

Costume	Build
Bionic Armor	Mii Brawler (outfit)
Ashley Wig, Ashley 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)
Takamaru Wig, Takamaru Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Gil Helm, Gil Armor	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)

^ ^a ^b This item is also unlockable through normal gameplay, but will be unlocked immediately when bought if it hasn't been already.

Other

Share (February 9th, 2015), (April 15th, 2015)

The ability to share player-created content such as custom stages, replays, and screenshots was added.

YouTube (July 31st, 2015)

The ability to upload replays to YouTube was added.

Highlight Reels (September 30th, 2015)

The ability to upload highlight reels of replays to YouTube was added.