Downloadable content
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. Paid content can be found for purchase on the Nintendo eShop in the Wii U version, and in an in-game DLC shop in the 3DS version (as the eShop is a "full" app on the 3DS, it cannot be open at the same time as the game, regardless of model).
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. Certain updates will also adjust game balance; changelogs for these can be found in the appropriate sections.
Characters
- Mewtwo (April 15th, 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 was available as a free download to players who registered both versions of SSB4 on Club Nintendo before March 31st, 2015 as of April 15th, 2015, and is currently available for anyone to purchase as of April 28th.
- Lucas (June 14th, 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 1st, 2015, and is set to release on June 14th, 2015.
- Roy (June 2015)
- Ryu (June 2015)
- Newcomer Ryu from Capcom's Street Fighter series was leaked alongside Roy, and was officially revealed and released on June 14th, 2015.
- Future characters
- The announcement of the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, which is open until October 3rd, 2015, implies future DLC characters will be implemented beyond those listed above.
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)
- Peach's Castle (TBD)
- Hyrule Castle (TBD)
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 (August 2015)
- 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 tourneys online, in a similar vein to Mario Kart 8 tournaments but that it would not be ready at launch. This function is set to be added in August 2015.
- Tournament mode (Unknown)
- It was also confirmed in the Extravaganza that a more organized tournament mode that bears close resemblance of past Smash games is also planned for the future.
Mii Fighter costumes
Additional costumes for the Mii Fighters are available as paid DLC.
- The first wave of items was among the first available DLC for SSB4. It features original items, 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)
- 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 Outfit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)MegaMan.EXE Outfit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)Zero Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Inkling Wig, Inkling Outfit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)Inkling Squid Hat All types (headgear) Akira Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Jacky Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Heihachi Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)
- In Japan, this costume is set to be available for free as part of a promotion with 7-Eleven from June 19th, 2015 through July 11th, 2015; for the rest of the world, it is listed the same as other unreleased costumes. Whether or not this costume will be released in Japan outside of this promotion is unknown. For images of the costume, see here.
Costume Build K.K. Slider Hat, K.K. Slider Outfit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)
Other
- The ability to share player-created content such as custom stages, replays, and screenshots was added.
Pricing
Characters
Downloadable characters can be bought for either version individually or for both versions at a discount. Characters are priced at:
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:
Collection
Also available for purchase are collections that include all DLC released on a particular date in one set. These vary in price depending on the contents.