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 15, 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 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 1, 2015, and he is planned for release sometime in June.
- Future characters
- The announcement of the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, which is open until October 3, 2015, implies future DLC characters will be implemented beyond those listed above.
Stages
- Miiverse (Unknown)
- 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 sometime after release.
Modes
- amiibo support (February 9th 2015)
- The Wii U version of SSB4 supports amiibo at launch, but the 3DS version had the feature added via patch on February 9th.
- Tournament mode (Unknown)
- 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 tournaments online, but that it would not be ready at launch.
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)
- US players who pre-order or purchase Splatoon at GameStop between May 8th and June 13th will receive a free download code, distribution details for other reigons are currently unknown; the DLC is set for release in summer 2015 for US and UK reigons and winter 2015 for Australian regions. For images of the costumes, see here.
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: