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 on October 23rd, 2014. During a Nintendo Direct held on April 1st, 2015, Mewtwo's release date was revealed. 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. As of April 28th, 2015, Mewtwo is currently available for anyone to purchase.
- Lucas (June 14th, 2015)
- 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.
- Roy (June 14th, 2015)
- Ryu (June 14th, 2015)
- Newcomer Ryu from Capcom's Street Fighter series was leaked alongside Roy. Similarly, he was officially revealed by 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.
- 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. Masahiro Sakurai has also stated that "several more characters" will be developed, and that they will be fanservice. [1]
In a similar vein to clone characters, DLC characters are recognized by being placed in their own area on the character select screen, regardless of which franchise they hail from.
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)
- Suzaku Castle comes as a set with Ryu.
- Peach's Castle (July 31st, 2015)
- Hyrule Castle (July 31st, 2015)
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 (July 31st, 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. Another part of this mode is an elimination style tournament mode that bears close resemblance to that of past Smash games. This type of tourney will only happen at certain times.
Mii Fighter costumes
Additional costumes for the Mii Fighters are available as paid DLC.
Wave 1
- The first wave of items was among the first available DLC for SSB4. It features original costumes, 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)
Wave 2
- 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 Hat, Isabelle Outfit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)MegaMan.EXE's Helmet, MegaMan.EXE's Armor Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)Zero's Helmet, Zero's Armor Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Inkling Wig, Inkling Outfit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)Inkling Squid Hat All types (headgear) Akira Wig, Akira Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Jacky Wig, Jacky Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Heihachi Wig, Heihachi Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)
Costume Build K.K. Slider Hat, K.K. Slider Outfit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)
Wave 3
- The third wave of items was released alongside stages and modes on July 31st, 2015. It features original costumes, and costumes based on the Donkey Kong, Fire Emblem, EarthBound, Metroid, and Tales series. For images of the costumes, see here.
Costume Build Hoodie All types (outfit) Bear Hat, Bear Suit Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)King K. Rool Hat, King K. Rool Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Flying Man Hat, Flying Man Outfit Mii Brawler (outfit)
All types (headgear)Chrom Wig, Chrom Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Black Knight Helm, Black Knight's Armor Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Lloyd Wig, Lloyd Outfit Mii Swordfighter (outfit)
All types (headgear)Samus's Helmet[note 1], Samus's Armor Mii Gunner (outfit)
All types (headgear)
- ^ Helmet is also unlockable through gameplay.
Other
- The ability to share player-created content such as custom stages, replays, and screenshots was added.
- The ability to upload replays to YouTube was added.
Pricing
Characters
Downloadable characters can be bought for either version individually or for both versions at a discount. While most characters are available for the same price, Ryu is currently an exception, due to being packaged with a stage for a higher price. Additionally, all characters can be bought in bundles of four, which include any stages a character was bundled with. Characters are priced at:
Stages
All currently available stages can be bought for either version individually or for both versions at a discount. Stages 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.
Gallery
The second set of paid DLC for SSB4, showing Lucas, Roy, Ryu, Suzaku Castle and Mii Fighter costumes.
The third set of paid DLC for SSB4, showing Peach's Castle and Mii Fighter costumes.
See also
Trivia
- The third wave of DLC is currently the only wave that does not include a downloadable character.