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. The content comes in the form of five Challenger Pack bundles, each containing one entirely unique fighter, one stage, and several music tracks. These bundles, which are also available through a complete pack known as the Fighters Pass, are currently being released periodically through February 2020, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday. 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.
On the September 4th, 2019 Direct, Nintendo revealed that more DLC fighters were set to be in production after the Fighters Pass. The main reason for this is due to the strong sales that Super Smash Bros Ultimate has earned during its run. It is unknown how many fighters will be included[2]. Nintendo chose the line-up for all the DLC and Sakurai passed the final verdict on if he can make the fighter work or not.[3].
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. Changelogs for all updates are available at the links above.
As with any other game, DLC data is 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 paid for the DLC (within Wireless and Online modes). Aside from this, locked content can also be seen using amiibo as Figure Players, and saving uploaded or shared replays.
Fighters
- Piranha Plant (January 29th, 2019)
- Newcomer Piranha Plant was revealed as the first DLC fighter 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 or any Challenger Pack, 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 fighter during The Game Awards 2018 on December 6th, 2018. He is the first playable character included with the Fighters Pass. As part of Challenger Pack 1, his accompanying stage is Mementos, and features music from Persona 5 as well as Persona 3 and 4. He was made available for purchase on April 17th, 2019.
- Hero (July 30th, 2019)
- Four protagonists from Dragon Quest serving as a single newcomer under the generic name Hero were announced as the third DLC fighter during Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct on June 11th, 2019 and was released on July 30th, 2019. As part of Challenger Pack 2, their accompanying stage is Yggdrasil's Altar.
- Banjo & Kazooie (September 4th, 2019)
- Newcomers Banjo & Kazooie from the Banjo-Kazooie series were announced as the fourth DLC fighter during Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct on June 11th, 2019 and were released on September 4th, 2019. As part of Challenger Pack 3, their accompanying stage is Spiral Mountain.
- Terry (November 6th, 2019)
- Newcomer Terry Bogard from the Fatal Fury series was announced as the fifth DLC fighter during Nintendo's September 2019 Direct, on September 4th, 2019 and was released on November 6th, 2019. As part of Challenger Pack 4, his accompanying stage is King of Fighters Stadium.
- Challenger Pack 5
- In addition, there is one more character that is part of the Fighters Pass, although their identity is currently unknown. They are expected to be released in or before February 2020.
- Other DLC Fighters
- In addition, more characters beyond the Fighters Pass are confirmed to be in development. The number of further characters, as well as their identities and release dates, remain unannounced.
Just like in Smash 4, DLC characters (with the exception of Piranha Plant) have no unique Palutena's Guidance conversations and instead use the generic one.
Stages
- Mementos (April 17th, 2019)
- Mementos comes as a set with Joker as part of Challenger Pack 1. Mementos has one main platform with a slant in the middle similar to Meta Crystal, with one platform over the center and another over the left side. Trains periodically appear in the background, the set below the stage being able to damage fighters. Occasionally, a large triangle-shaped wall appears at the top or on the sides of the stage. The trains and the walls will never appear at the same time.
- If a song from Persona 3 or Persona 4 is playing during a match, the color scheme of Mementos will change from red to blue or yellow respectively, the respective primary colors for each game. The decoration in the background also changes to either a moon or the streaks found in Persona 4's UI. If Joker wins a match with the alternate music, the victory pose screen and subsequent music change accordingly to the ones found in the home series.
- Mementos comes as a set with Joker as part of Challenger Pack 1. Mementos has one main platform with a slant in the middle similar to Meta Crystal, with one platform over the center and another over the left side. Trains periodically appear in the background, the set below the stage being able to damage fighters. Occasionally, a large triangle-shaped wall appears at the top or on the sides of the stage. The trains and the walls will never appear at the same time.
- Yggdrasil's Altar (July 30th, 2019)
- Yggdrasil's Altar comes as a set with the Hero as part of Challenger Pack 2. It consists of a flat main platform that travels over the world of Erdrea, with smaller platforms appearing on occasion. Treasure chests may appear on one of these platforms, opening them will release an item. However, these chests may sometimes be Mimics that can damage fighters, defeating them will cause them to drop an item.
- Spiral Mountain (September 4th, 2019)
- Spiral Mountain comes as a set with Banjo & Kazooie as part of Challenger Pack 3. The fight takes place on the peak of the titular mountain. The stage will rotate every so often, which determines whether or not fighters can stand on the slope of the mountain. Soft platforms and a bridge to Gruntilda's Lair will also appear on occasion.
- King of Fighters Stadium (November 6th, 2019)
- The King of Fighters Stadium comes as a set with Terry as part of Challenger Pack 4. It is a stadium based on "The King of Fighters" tournament.
- Challenger Pack 5 stage (TBA)
- In addition, one more stage is known to be released in the future as part of the Fighters Pass, though what the stage is and when it will release is currently unknown.
- Other DLC Stages
- In addition, more stages beyond the Fighters Pass are confirmed to be in development. The number of further stages, as well as their identities and release dates, remain unannounced.
Modes
- DLC Spirits (April 17th, 2019)
- Houses spirit battles for the spirits originating from Universes introduced through DLC.
- Stage Builder (April 17th, 2019)
- A returning mode from Brawl and for Wii U.
- Video Editor (April 17th, 2019)
- In the Video Editor, multiple replays can be modified and strung together to create a full video.
- Version 4.0.0 allows players to add screenshots to their videos.
- Shared Content (April 17th, 2019)
- Shared Content enables sharing, downloading, and liking Stage Builder levels, Mii Fighters, and videos created by other users.
- Version 4.0.0 allows players to play videos consecutively.
- Version 5.0.0 allows players to customize the movesets of uploaded Mii Fighters
- VR (May 31st, 2019)
- Compatibility with the Nintendo Labo Virtual Reality was added in the 3.1 update, allowing players to view certain stages in a full 360 degrees.
- Spectator Mode (July 30th, 2019)
- A returning mode from Brawl and Smash 4, you can bet for prediction points that can be used to purchase items.
- Online Tourney and Event Tourney (July 30th, 2019)
- A returning mode from Smash for Wii U, the rules are preset, with special event tourneys being held from time to time.
- Home-Run Contest (September 4th, 2019)
- A returning mode from Melee, Brawl, and Smash 4. Added in the 5.0 update, Home Run Contest is suggested to be, at the very least, one of the last modes for Ultimate.
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)
Costume Build Morgana Hat All types (headgear) 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)
Round 2
(July 30th, 2019)
- The second wave of Mii Fighter outfits features costumes from the Dragon Quest series.
Costume Build Veronica's Hat, Veronica's Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Erdrick's Helmet, Erdrick's Armour Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Martial Artist Wig, Martial Artist Gi Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Slime Hat All types
Round 3
(September 4th, 2019)
- The third wave of Mii Fighter outfits differs from the previous rounds as they are unrelated to the released character. Instead, new costumes come from the Pokémon, Goemon, and Undertale series, while two Mega Man costumes return from Smash 4. Sans' costume also comes with a remix of Megalovania.
Costume Build Team Rocket Hat, Team Rocket Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Proto Man's Helmet, Proto Man's Armor Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)Zero's Helmet, Zero's Armor Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Goemon Wig, Goemon Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Sans Mask, Sans Outfit, Megalovania Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)
Round 4
(November 6th, 2019)
- The fourth wave of Mii Fighter outfits features costumes from the Samurai Showdown, Art of Fighting, and King of Fighters franchises, as well as the returning Virtua Fighter series costumes from Smash 4.
Costume Build Nakoruru Wig, Nakoruru Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Ryo Sakazaki Wig, Ryo Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Iori Yagami Wig, Iori Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Akira Wig, Akira Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Jacky Wig, Jacky Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)
Spirits
While some spirits are available for free, usually launched during Spirit Board events, others require a purchase from another character. These spirits (excluding Fighter Spirits, which can be unlocked through Classic Mode) can be accessed through a special DLC-exclusive Spirit Board that does not have spirits expire or use the Puppet Fighter scene.
No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Acquisition | DLC Spirit Board exclusive | Series | Release Date |
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1,298 | Partner Pikachu | ★★★ | •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) |
Pokémon Series | 12/7/2018 | |||
1,299 | Partner Eevee | ★★★ | •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) |
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1,300 | Dice Block | ★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Oh Yeah! Mario Time! Spirit Board event prior to v2.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0) |
Super Mario Series | 12/27/2018 | |||
1,301 | River Survival | ★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Oh Yeah! Mario Time! Spirit Board event prior to v2.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0) |
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1,302 | Golden Dash Mushroom | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Oh Yeah! Mario Time! Spirit Board event prior to v2.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (since v2.0.0) |
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1,303 | Piranha Plant | Fighter | N/A | •Complete Classic Mode with Piranha Plant •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
N/A | 1/29/2019 | ||
1,304 | Joker (Phantom Thief) | Fighter | N/A | •Complete Classic Mode with Joker •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
N/A | Persona Series | 4/17/2019 | |
1,305 | Joker (Student) | Fighter | N/A | •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G | N/A | |||
1,306 | Phantom Thieves of Hearts | ★★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 15,000G |
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1,307 | Igor | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
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1,308 | Caroline & Justine | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
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1,309 | Morgana | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
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1,310 | Ryuji Sakamoto | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,311 | Ann Takamaki | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,312 | Yusuke Kitagawa | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,313 | Makoto Niijima | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,314 | Futaba Sakura | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,315 | Haru Okumura | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,316 | Goro Akechi | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,317 | Toy-Con Robot | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Nintendo Labo SMASH KIT Spirit Board event, available normally once obtained) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (once obtained) |
Nintendo Labo Series | 4/26/2019 | |||
1,318 | Toy-Con Car | ★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Nintendo Labo SMASH KIT Spirit Board event, available normally once obtained) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G (once obtained) |
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1,319 | Professor Rigss & Plaise & Lerna | ★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Nintendo Labo SMASH KIT Spirit Board event, available normally once obtained) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G (once obtained) |
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1,320 | Toy-Con VR Goggles | ★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Nintendo Labo SMASH KIT Spirit Board event, available normally once obtained) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G (once obtained) |
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1,321 | Peachette | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Super Smash Sisters Spirit Board event, available normally once obtained) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (once obtained) |
Super Mario Series | 5/31/2019 | |||
1,322 | Link (Link's Awakening) | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Return to Koholint Spirit Board event; available normally once obtained, or directly since August 11, 2019) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (once obtained, or since August 11, 2019) |
The Legend of Zelda Series | 6/14/2019 | |||
1,323 | Owl | ★★ | •Obtainable after a Spirit battle (exclusive to Return to Koholint Spirit Board event; available normally once obtained, or directly since August 11, 2019) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G (once obtained, or since August 11, 2019) |
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1,324 | Hero (DRAGON QUEST XI S) | Fighter | N/A | •Complete Classic Mode with Hero •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G |
N/A | DRAGON QUEST Series | 7/30/2019 | |
1,325 | Hero (DRAGON QUEST III) | Fighter | N/A | •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G | N/A | |||
1,326 | Hero (DRAGON QUEST IV) | Fighter | N/A | •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G | N/A | |||
1,327 | Hero (DRAGON QUEST VIII) | Fighter | N/A | •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G | N/A | |||
1,328 | Hero's Comrades | ★★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,329 | Cetacea | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,330 | Slime | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,331 | King Slime | ★★★ | •Enhance Slime Spirit | |||||
1,332 | Dracky | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,333 | Golem | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,334 | Great Sabrecub | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,335 | Great Sabrecat | ★★★ | •Enhance Great Sabrecub Spirit | |||||
1,336 | Liquid Metal Slime | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,337 | Banjo & Kazooie | Fighter | N/A | •Complete Classic Mode with Banjo & Kazooie •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G |
N/A | Banjo-Kazooie Series | 9/04/2019 | |
1,338 | Tooty | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,339 | Bottles | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,340 | Mumbo Jumbo | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,341 | Jinjos | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,342 | The Mighty Jinjonator | ★★★ | •Enhance Jinjos Spirit | |||||
1,343 | Jiggy | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,344 | Gruntilda | ★★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,345 | Buzzbomb | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,346 | Tockles | ★★★ | •Unlocked with save data from DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, or its demo | (since v6.0.0) | DRAGON QUEST Series | |||
1,347 | Radiant Gleam | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once) |
DAEMON X MACHINA | 9/27/2019 | |||
1,348 | Kloster (Grief) | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once) |
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1,349 | Bullet Walker (Brigadier General) | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once) |
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1,350 | High Line (Guns Empress) | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once) |
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1,351 | I-Tetrimino | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!) | TETRIS Series | 10/25/2019 | |||
1,352 | T-Tetrimino | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!) | |||||
1,353 | S-Tetrimino & Z-Tetrimino | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!) | |||||
1,354 | L-Tetrimino & J-Tetrimino | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!) | |||||
1,355 | O-Tetrimino | ★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!) | |||||
1,356 | Terry Bogard | Fighter | N/A | •Complete Classic Mode with Terry •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G |
N/A | FATAL FURY Series | 11/06/2019 | |
1,357 | File:Andy Bogard.png | Andy Bogard | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | ||||
1,358 | Joe Higashi | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,359 | Kim Kaphwan | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,360 | File:Geese Howard.png | Geese Howard | ★★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | ||||
1,361 | Ryo Sakazaki | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | Art of Fighting Series | ||||
1,362 | Kyo Kusanagi | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | THE KING OF FIGHTERS Series | ||||
1,363 | File:Iori Yagami.png | Iori Yagami | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | ||||
1,364 | File:Haohmaru.png | Haohmaru | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | SAMURAI SHODOWN Series | |||
1,365 | Nakoruru | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | |||||
1,366 | File:Athena Asamiya.png | Athena Asamiya | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | Psycho Soldier | |||
1,367 | Ralf & Clark | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle | Ikari Warriors Series |
Items
- Spirit Board Battle Set 1 - For Tackling All Sorts of Spirits (July 30th, 2019; free for Nintendo Switch Online members)
- Includes 1,500 SP, 10 Shuffle All, 10 All Primaries, 10 All Supports.
- Spirit Board Battle Set 2 - For Powerful Spirits (August 30th, 2019; free for Nintendo Switch Online members)
- Includes 1,500 SP, 5 Rematch, 5 Damage 50%, 5 Weaken Minions, 5 Health Drain.
- Spirit Board Challenger Pack 3 - Bonus 5000 in-game Gold and 3 Classic Tickets (November 4th, 2019; free for Nintendo Switch Online members)
- Includes 5,000 Gold, 3 Classic Tickets
Challenger Packs
Unlike in Smash 4, a majority of characters and stages are bundled together, and each bundle is known as a Challenger Pack. Each pack also includes Spirits belonging to the character's universe as a DLC Spirit Board. In addition to Fighter Spirits, other Spirits also can purchased from the Vault Shop even if no Challenger Pack were purchased. There are five Challenger Packs in total, and the Fighters Pass allows all five to be pre-purchased together at a discount.
Pricing
Challenger Packs and Fighters Pass
The pass can be purchased with the digital version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at a combined price.
Mii Fighter costumes
Gallery
- SSBU-Fighters-Pass-Lineup.jpg
The currently revealed Fighters for the Fighter's Pass.
Trivia
- Following the announcement of the Hero and Banjo & Kazooie, the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Official Site went from listing six DLC characters (Piranha Plant, Joker, and four "unknown"/empty slots) to listing eight (adding the Hero and Banjo & Kazooie without removing any of the empty slots). As there was no corresponding announcement of additional downloadable characters, this was likely an error, and it was later fixed.
- Additional downloadable characters beyond the Fighters Pass were announced alongside Terry, but this was almost certainly a coincidence, as Terry's addition to the site did not come with any additional blank slots.
- The first four DLC fighters' artwork on the panoramic artwork have depicted two characters: Piranha Plant is seen watering a Pikmin, Joker is joined by Morgana, the Hero is joined by a Slime, and both Banjo and Kazooie are depicted. Terry is the first one to break this pattern.
- Every DLC fighter on the Fighters Pass so far has been from a third party series.
- However, Banjo-Kazooie was originally a second-party Nintendo property prior to Rare's acquisition by Microsoft.
- Thus far, every DLC fighter on the Fighters Pass has had a cinematic Final Smash.