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 initial wave of 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, were released periodically through January 28th, 2020. 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, 2018, Sakurai announced on his Twitter account that the initial DLC line-up was finalized, and that potential fighters were proposed by Nintendo, with Sakurai passing final approval on them.[1]
During the Nintendo Direct on September 4th, 2019, Nintendo revealed that more DLC fighters were set to be in production after the first Fighters Pass, due to Ultimate's strong sales.[2] As with before, Nintendo proposed the potential fighters and Sakurai passed final approval.[3] On January 16th, 2020, Fighters Pass Vol. 2 was announced, with the previous Fighters Pass retroactively being dubbed Vol. 1.[4] The Pass will include six Challenger Packs, and was made available for purchase on January 28th, 2020. These six packs are planned to be released by December 31st, 2021.
Updates
Updates to the game are downloadable at no extra cost. In order to use DLC, the game must be updated to the latest version, which can be done automatically by starting the game from the system's Home Menu, or manually triggered from the Switch's Home 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
Early Purchase Bonus
- 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 MyNintendo. While Piranha Plant is not part any Fighters Pass or any Challenger Pack (and thus does not come with a stage, music, or spirits), it was made available for purchase separately on February 1st, 2019.
Fighters Pass Vol. 1
- 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 Vol. 1. As part of Challenger Pack 1, his accompanying stage is Mementos, and features music from Persona 5 as well as Persona 4, Persona 3, and the original Revelations: Persona. 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 moniker of 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 and features music from Dragon Quest XI, III, IV, and VIII.
- 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, and features music from Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie.
- 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, and features music from various SNK franchises, which includes Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters, along with series such as Art of Fighting, Samurai Shodown, and Metal Slug.
- Byleth (January 28th, 2020)
- Newcomer Byleth from Fire Emblem: Three Houses was announced as the sixth DLC fighter during Masahiro Sakurai's Livestream Demonstration video on January 16th, 2020, and is the final fighter in the first Fighters Pass. They were released on January 28th, 2020. As part of Challenger Pack 5, their accompanying stage is Garreg Mach Monastery.
Fighters Pass Vol. 2
- Challenger Pack Fighters 6-11 (2020-2021)
- In addition, more DLC for Ultimate was announced on September 4th, 2019, and was fully revealed to be in the form of a second Fighters Pass known as Fighters Pass Vol. 2 along with Byleth announced on January 16th, 2020. There will be six new Challenger Packs instead of five, with its contents set to roll out before the end of 2021. The characters' 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
Fighters Pass Vol. 1
- 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, the stage is completely flat, and there are no bottom blast zones. The blast zones on the sides are blocked off by an invisible wall that can be broken when opponents are given high enough knockback.
- Garreg Mach Monastery (January 28th, 2020)
- Garreg Mach Monastery comes as a set with Byleth as part of Challenger Pack 5. It is a traveling stage taking place in the primary location of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, stopping specifically at the Marketplace, the Reception Hall, the Bridge, and the Cathedral. All locations have walk-off blastlines, with the Marketplace featuring destructible booths, the Reception Hall having chandeliers that can be dropped, and the Cathedral making use of semi-solid platforms.
Fighters Pass Vol. 2
- Challenger Pack Stages 6-11 (2020-2021)
- On January 16th, 2020, six more Challenger Packs were announced to be in development and bundled with six new fighters. What the stages are and their release dates have yet to be announced.
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
- amiibo Journey (May 31st, 2019)
- Online option that allows players to send their amiibo against each other.
- 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, players 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 5.0.0 update, Home Run Contest has been stated to be, at the moment, the last mode added to Ultimate.
Mii Costumes
Additional costumes for the Mii Fighters are available as paid DLC, with a total of 44 pieces of headgear and outfits as of Round 5 of DLC Mii Costumes.
Bonuses for purchasing the Fighters Passes
(December 7th, 2018)
- The Rex Mii costume is exclusive to purchasing the Fighters Pass Vol. 1 and consists of the Rex wig and outfit, based on Rex from Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
(January 28th, 2020)
- The Ancient Soldier Gear Mii costume is exclusive to purchasing the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 and consists of the Ancient Helm and Ancient Cuirass, based on the Ancient Soldier Gear available to Link in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Costume Build Rex Wig, Rex Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Ancient Helm, Ancient Soldier Gear 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. Thus far, it is the only round to not include previous costumes. Oddly, the trailer music is the standard Ultimate theme instead of any Dragon Quest music.
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 Shodown, 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 Sakazaki Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Iori Yagami Wig, Iori Yagami 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)
Round 5
(January 28th, 2020)
- The fifth wave of Mii Fighter outfits is the final round coinciding with the initial set of the Fighters Pass Vol. 1. It features costumes from the Assassin's Creed, Rabbids, and Cuphead franchises, in addition to the remaining Mega Man series costumes from Smash 4. Much like the Sans costume from Round 3, Cuphead comes with the musical track Floral Fury.
Costume Build Altaïr Hood, Altaïr Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Rabbids Hat All types X's Helmet, X's Armor Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)MegaMan.EXE's Helmet, MegaMan.EXE's Armor Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)Cuphead Hat, Cuphead Outfit, Floral Fury Mii Gunner (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 •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 15,000G |
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1,329 | Cetacea | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
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1,330 | Slime | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,331 | King Slime | ★★★ | •Enhance Slime Spirit | |||||
1,332 | Dracky | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,333 | Golem | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,334 | Great Sabrecub | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,335 | Great Sabrecat | ★★★ | •Enhance Great Sabrecub Spirit | |||||
1,336 | Liquid Metal Slime | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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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 •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,339 | Bottles | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,340 | Mumbo Jumbo | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
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1,341 | Jinjos | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,342 | The Mighty Jinjonator | ★★★ | •Enhance Jinjos Spirit | |||||
1,343 | Jiggy | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,344 | Gruntilda | ★★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 15,000G |
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1,345 | Buzzbomb | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,346 | Tockles | ★★★ | •Unlocked with save data from DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, or its demo •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle (since v6.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
(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, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
DAEMON X MACHINA | 9/27/2019 | |||
1,348 | Kloster (Grief) | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
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1,349 | Bullet Walker (Brigadier General) | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
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1,350 | High Line (Guns Empress) | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Arsenals at the Ready! DAEMON X MACHINA, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchase from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
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1,351 | I-Tetrimino | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
TETRIS Series | 10/25/2019 | |||
1,352 | T-Tetrimino | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
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1,353 | S-Tetrimino & Z-Tetrimino | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
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1,354 | L-Tetrimino & J-Tetrimino | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
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1,355 | O-Tetrimino | ★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Attack of the Tetriminos!, or directly since v7.0.0) •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G (unlocked after obtaining spirit once, or since v7.0.0) |
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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 | Andy Bogard | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,358 | Joe Higashi | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,359 | Kim Kaphwan | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,360 | Geese Howard | ★★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 15,000G |
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1,361 | Ryo Sakazaki | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
Art of Fighting Series | ||||
1,362 | Kyo Kusanagi | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
THE KING OF FIGHTERS Series | ||||
1,363 | Iori Yagami | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
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1,364 | Haohmaru | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
SAMURAI SHODOWN Series | ||||
1,365 | Nakoruru | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,366 | Athena Asamiya | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
Psycho Soldier | ||||
1,367 | Ralf & Clark | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
Ikari Warriors Series | ||||
1,368 | Zacian & Zamazenta | ★★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event New Galar Region Pokémon Discovered!) | Pokémon Series | 11/21/2019 | |||
1,369 | Grookey, Scorbunny, & Sobble | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event New Galar Region Pokémon Discovered!) | |||||
1,370 | Corviknight | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event New Galar Region Pokémon Discovered!) | |||||
1,371 | Morpeko | ★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event New Galar Region Pokémon Discovered!) | |||||
1,372 | Wesker | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Oust Resident Evil!) | Resident Evil Series | 11/29/2019 | |||
1,373 | Leon | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Oust Resident Evil!) | |||||
1,374 | Chris | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Oust Resident Evil!) | |||||
1,375 | Jill | ★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Oust Resident Evil!) | |||||
1,376 | ASTRAL CHAIN Hero (Female) | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Chain the Future to Spirits!) | ASTRAL CHAIN | 01/17/2020 | |||
1,377 | ASTRAL CHAIN Hero (Male) | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Chain the Future to Spirits!) | |||||
1,378 | Kyle | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Chain the Future to Spirits!) | |||||
1,379 | Lappy | ★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Chain the Future to Spirits!) | |||||
1,380 | Byleth (Male) | Fighter | N/A | •Complete Classic Mode with Byleth •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G |
N/A | Fire Emblem Series | 01/28/2020 | |
1,381 | Byleth (Female) | Fighter | N/A | •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 300G | N/A | |||
1,382 | Edelgard | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,383 | Edelgard - Five Years Later | ★★★ | •Enhance Edelgard spirit | |||||
1,384 | Dimitri (Fire Emblem) | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,385 | Dimitri - Five Years Later (Fire Emblem) | ★★★ | •Enhance Dimitri spirit | |||||
1,386 | Claude | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,387 | Claude - Five Years Later | ★★★ | •Enhance Claude spirit | |||||
1,388 | Sothis | ★★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 15,000G |
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1,389 | Rhea | ★★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 6000G |
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1,390 | Seteth | ★★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 1000G |
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1,391 | Dorothea | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,392 | Ingrid | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,393 | Hilda (Fire Emblem) | ★ | •Obtainable after a DLC Spirit battle •Purchased from the Vault Shop for 500G |
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1,394 | Kunio | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event River City Smash) | River City Series | 01/23/2020 | |||
1,395 | Riki (River City) | ★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event River City Smash) | |||||
1,396 | Goda | ★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event River City Smash) | |||||
1,397 | Ryuichi & Ryuji | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event River City Smash) | |||||
1,398 | Cuphead | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Ready? Wallop!) | Cuphead Series | 02/14/2020 | |||
1,399 | Mugman | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Ready? Wallop!) | |||||
1,400 | The Devil (Cuphead) | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Ready? Wallop!) | |||||
1,401 | King Dice | ★★★ | •Battle via Spirit Board (during the event Ready? Wallop!) |
Nintendo Switch Online Free Items
These free item bundles are special offers exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members. They are available to download for a limited time only, and distribution will end without warning.
- Spirit Board Battle Set 1 - For Tackling All Sorts of Spirits (July 30th, 2019)
- Includes 1,500 SP, 10 Shuffle All, 10 All Primaries, 10 All Supports.
- Spirit Board Battle Set 2 - For Powerful Spirits (August 30th, 2019)
- Includes 1,500 SP, 5 Rematch, 5 Damage 50%, 5 Weaken Minions, 5 Health Drain.
- Vault Shopper Set - Classic Tickets and in game Gold, and More (November 4th, 2019)
- Includes 5,000 Gold, 3 Classic Tickets.
- Spirit Training Set (January 27th, 2020)
- Includes 3,000 SP, Snack (S) x 100, Snack (M) x 30, Snack (L) x 5.
Challenger Packs
Every fighter, with the exception of Piranha Plant, is bundled with a stage, music tracks, and spirits belonging to the character related as a DLC Spirit Board. In addition to Fighter Spirits, other Spirits also can purchased from the Vault Shop even if no Challenger Packs were purchased. There are five Challenger Packs in total in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1, and six in Fighters Pass Vol. 2. Both are priced at a discount, with the prices being equivalent to getting one of the Challenger Packs for free.
Fighters Pass Vol. 1
Fighters Pass Vol. 2
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
DLC Trailer Video
Gallery
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 Vol. 1 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, and after Byleth's announcement, it was specified that six characters will be part of the Fighters Pass Vol. 2.
- 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 and Byleth both break this pattern.
- Coincidentally, Terry is also the first character to not involve at least one other character to assist him in his Final Smash, as Piranha Plant summons Petey Piranha, Joker summons the Phantom Thieves in one of two groups of three, the Hero summons the seven other Heroes not represented as costumes, and Banjo and Kazooie summon a group of Jinjos and The Mighty Jinjonator. Byleth, while also only featured by himself in the panoramic artwork, is powered up by Sothis in his Final Smash.
- Byleth is the only first-party character in the Fighters Pass Vol. 1, and currently one of the only two first-party DLC character in the game (alongside Piranha Plant).
- 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. Additionally, every DLC stage has featured other characters making cameos on the stage.
- The 4th Challenger of the Fighters Pass Vol. 1, Terry, currently holds the most music added as downloadable content in both Ultimate and SSB4's history, with a total of 50 tracks.
- Similarly, Fatal Fury has the highest music count out of any third party company across both games, due to the various tracks from multiple series.
- The 5th Challenger, Byleth, is currently the only Fighters Pass character to be revealed in their presentation.
- Byleth's challenger pack is the only one so far to introduce music tracks sourced from a single game.
- It's also the only one so far to include music tracks that can play in multiple stages.