- For downloadable content available in this game's successor, see Downloadable content (SSBU). For general info, see Downloadable content.
DLC was first confirmed for Super Smash Bros. 4 in the "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" video presentation on October 23rd, 2014. Downloadable content for the game included playable fighters, stages, and even additional features. Paid content in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was found for purchase in the Nintendo eShop, and in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was found within a game-based DLC shop.
On February 15th, 2022, Nintendo announced making purchases in the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops would be discontinued in late March 2023, making it impossible to download Super Smash Bros. 4's DLC. Adding funds by credit cards on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U was disabled on May 23rd, 2022, while adding funds by Nintendo eShop Cards on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U was disabled on August 29th, 2022. However, redeeming download codes and using wallet funds merged with a Nintendo Switch account was possible until March 27th, 2023. The DLC shop in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was initially inaccessible after the closure of Nintendo Network, resulting in re-downloads being impossible, but this has since been fixed.
UpdatesEdit
Updates to the game are downloadable at no extra cost. The game had to be updated to the latest version to purchase DLC, which was 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. Nintendo did not release any detailed information as official announcements.
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 (in "With Anyone," "With Friends," and local Nintendo 3DS Versus modes). Without another person with DLC, locked content can still be seen via using amiibo as Figure Players, and saving uploaded or shared replays.
FightersEdit
Mewtwo (Club Nintendo release: April 15th, 2015; Formal release: April 28th, 2015)
- Melee veteran Mewtwo was announced as the very first DLC character in the Super Smash Bros. series during the 50-Fact Extravaganza on October 23rd, 2014. Mewtwo's release date was revealed on April 1st, 2015 during a Nintendo Direct. 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. On April 28th, 2015, Mewtwo was made 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. The Smash Ballot, which gave people an opportunity to vote for a new character, was also announced.
Roy (June 14th, 2015)
- Melee veteran Roy was leaked as DLC in data-mining 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 a music track in both versions; Corrin also comes with exclusive trophies in the 3DS version and two additional music tracks 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 as the Smash Ballot winner, and released on February 3rd, 2016. Bayonetta comes as a set with the stage Umbra Clock Tower.
Similar to clone characters, DLC characters are recognized by being placed in a particular area on the character selection screen, regardless of which franchise from which they hail. When more than four DLC characters are on the 3DS version, and all other characters are unlocked, the DLC characters are labeled "Extra Fighters" on a separate page.
DLC characters also lack custom moves, and all have a generic, previously unused Palutena's Guidance scene. While there are no official reasons for this, the former is presumably due to time and budget constraints, and the latter is presumably so the developers wouldn’t have to bring back voice actors each time a character was released.
StagesEdit
- Miiverse (June 14th, 2015)
- A stage based on the Miiverse application found on Wii U and 3DS consoles, which was confirmed during 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 came 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 came as a set with Cloud.
- Umbra Clock Tower (February 3rd, 2016)
- Umbra Clock Tower came as a set with Bayonetta.
ModesEdit
- 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)
- The 50-Fact Extravaganza 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 release. Another part of this mode is an elimination style tournament mode that bears a close resemblance to that of past Smash games. This type of tourney only began at set (albeit frequent) times. The mode was later discontinued due to the shutdown of Miiverse.
Mii CostumesEdit
Additional costumes for the Mii Fighters were available as paid DLC.
Wave 1Edit
The first wave of costumes was among the first available DLC for SSB4 and was released on April 15th, 2015. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda, and Xenoblade Chronicles series.
Image | Costume | Universe | Outfit Build |
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SSB T-Shirt | Super Smash Bros. | ||
Link Cap Link Outfit |
The Legend of Zelda | ||
Majora's Mask | The Legend of Zelda | N/A | |
X's Helmet X's Armour |
Mega Man | ||
Proto Man's Helmet Proto Man's Armour |
Mega Man | ||
Dunban Wig Dunban Outfit |
Xenoblade Chronicles | ||
Cat Hat Cat Suit |
Super Smash Bros. | ||
Monkey Hat Monkey Suit |
Super Smash Bros. |
Wave 2Edit
The second wave of costumes was released alongside characters and stages on June 14th, 2015. It featured 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.
Image | Costume | Universe | Outfit Build |
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Isabelle Hat Isabelle Outfit |
Animal Crossing | ||
MegaMan.EXE's Helmet MegaMan.EXE's Armor |
Mega Man | ||
Zero's Helmet Zero's Armor |
Mega Man | ||
Inkling Wig Inkling Outfit |
Splatoon | ||
Inkling Squid Hat | Splatoon | N/A | |
Akira Wig Akira Outfit |
Virtua Fighter | ||
Jacky Wig Jacky Outfit |
Virtua Fighter | ||
Heihachi Wig Heihachi Outfit |
Tekken |
In Japan, the K.K. Slider 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.
Image | Costume | Universe | Outfit Build |
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K.K. Slider Hat K.K. Slider Outfit |
Animal Crossing |
Wave 3Edit
The third wave of costumes was released alongside stages and modes on July 31st, 2015. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the Donkey Kong, Fire Emblem, EarthBound, Metroid, and Tales series.
Image | Costume | Universe | Outfit Build |
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Hoodie | Super Smash Bros. | ||
Bear Hat Bear Suit |
Super Smash Bros. | ||
King K. Rool Hat King K. Rool Outfit |
Donkey Kong | ||
Flying Man Hat Flying Man Outfit |
EarthBound | ||
Chrom Wig Chrom Outfit |
Fire Emblem | ||
Black Knight Helm Black Knight's Armor |
Fire Emblem | ||
Lloyd Wig Lloyd Outfit |
Tales | ||
Samus's Helmet[note 1] Samus's Armor |
Metroid |
Wave 4Edit
The fourth wave of costumes was released alongside stages on September 30th, 2015. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the Mario, Star Fox, F-Zero, Kid Icarus, and Monster Hunter series.
Image | Costume | Universe | Outfit Build |
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Business Suit | Super Smash Bros. | ||
Toad Hat Toad Outfit |
Mario | ||
Viridi Wig Viridi Outfit |
Kid Icarus | ||
Hunter's Helm Hunter's Mail |
Monster Hunter | ||
Rathalos Helm Rathalos Mail |
Monster Hunter | ||
Fox Hat Fox Outfit |
Star Fox | ||
Captain Falcon Helmet[note 1] Captain Falcon's Outfit |
F-Zero |
Wave 5Edit
The fifth wave of costumes was released alongside a character and stage on December 16, 2015. It featured costumes based on the Final Fantasy and Mario series.
Image | Costume | Universe | Outfit Build |
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Chocobo Hat | Final Fantasy | N/A | |
Geno Hat Geno Outfit |
Mario |
Wave 6Edit
The sixth and final wave of costumes was released alongside two characters and a stage on February 3rd, 2016. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the Wario, Sonic, The Mysterious Murasame Castle, and Babylonian Castle Saga series.
Image | Costume | Universe | Outfit Build |
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Bionic Helmet Bionic Armor |
Super Smash Bros. | ||
Ashley Wig Ashley Outfit |
Wario | ||
Tails Wig Tails Outfit |
Sonic the Hedgehog | ||
Knuckles Wig Knuckles Outfit |
Sonic the Hedgehog | ||
Takamaru Wig Takamaru Outfit |
The Mysterious Murasame Castle | ||
Gil Helm Gil Armor |
Babylonian Castle Saga |
TrophiesEdit
Trophies of fighters for All-Star Mode and Classic Mode were included upon purchasing the fighter, as well as additional trophies:
(April 15th, 2015)
(June 14th, 2015)
- Lucas
- Lucas (Alt)
- PK Starstorm (Lucas)
- Trophies of Lucas were included with the purchase of Lucas.
- Roy
- Roy (Alt)
- Critical Hit (Roy)
- Trophies of Roy were included with the purchase of Roy.
- Ryu
- Ryu (Alt.)
- Ken
- Shin Shoryuken / Shinku Hadoken
- Trophies of Street Fighter were included with the purchase of Ryu.
- Inkling
- A trophy of a female Inkling from Splatoon could be received by purchasing any of the Inkling Mii Fighter costumes included in DLC Wave 2.
(December 15th, 2015)
(February 3rd, 2016)
- Corrin
- Corrin (Alt)
- Torrential Roar
- Trophies of Corrin were included with the purchase of Corrin.
- Bayonetta
- Bayonetta (Alt.)
- Jeanne
- Rodin
- Bayonetta (Original)
- Cereza
- Infernal Climax
- Ryoma
- Xander
- Trophies of Ryoma and Xander from Fire Emblem Fates were included with the purchase of Corrin on the 3DS version.
OtherEdit
- 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.
- The ability to upload highlight reels of replays to YouTube was added.
- This song from Fire Emblem Fates is included for existing Fire Emblem stages Coliseum and Castle Siege when Corrin is purchased on the Wii U version. Only the remixed version was added to the 3DS version, for use during Smash Run.
PricingEdit
DLC bundles were the same price as all their individual pieces of DLC bought separately. This applied both for buying it for one version and buying it for both versions.
CharactersEdit
Downloadable characters could be bought for one version at full price or both versions discounted. There were three levels of pricing for characters: veteran characters were the least expensive, the sole Nintendo newcomer was slightly more expensive, and third-party characters were the most expensive (and were each packaged with a stage). Additionally, characters could be bought in bundles, which includes any stage a character was included with. Characters were priced at:
StagesEdit
Stages could be bought for one version at full price or for both versions discounted. Stages that were bundled with a character couldn’t be purchased separately. Stages were priced at:
Mii Fighter costumesEdit
As with characters, downloadable Mii Fighter costumes could be bought for one version at full price or for both versions discounted. These could also be bought individually, or in a bundle that includes all Mii costumes added in a particular update. The first 3 bundles were priced the same. They were priced at:
Full DLC CollectionsEdit
Also available for purchase were collections that include all DLC released in a particular update. These varied in price depending on the amount of content.
DLC Trailer VideoEdit
GalleryEdit
The first set of paid DLC for SSB4, featuring Mewtwo and Mii Fighter costumes.
The second set of paid DLC for SSB4, showing Lucas, Roy, Ryu, and Mii Fighter costumes on Suzaku Castle.
The third set of paid DLC for SSB4, showing Mii Fighter costumes on Peach's Castle.
The fourth set of paid DLC for SSB4, showing Mii Fighter costumes on Super Mario Maker.
The fifth set of paid DLC for SSB4, showing Cloud, his alternate costume, and Mii Fighter costumes on Midgar.
The sixth and final set of paid DLC for SSB4, showing Corrin and Bayonetta along with their alternate costumes on Umbra Clock Tower.
All seven DLC characters fighting on Battlefield Ω.