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The first set of paid DLC for SSB4, featuring Mewtwo and Mii Fighter costumes.

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 DLC shop as it appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

The following features are confirmed to appear as downloadable content in SSB4.

Updates

Main article: List of updates (SSB4-3DS)

Main article: List of updates (SSB4-Wii U)

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)

Melee veteran Roy was leaked as DLC in datamining of the 1.0.6 and 1.0.8 updates. He was officially revealed by 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 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

(TBA)

Newcomer Cloud Strife from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII was announced during a Nintendo Direct on November 12, 2015.

Future characters

The announcement of the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot, which was 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. DLC characters that have not been purchased or otherwise obtained can still be encountered online, and their amiibo can still be used.

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, because he is a 3rd party character.

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

(TBA)

Midgar comes as a set with Cloud, because he is a 3rd party character.

It is possible, though rare, to play on a stage that has not been obtained while playing For Fun or For Glory.

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

(April 15th, 2015)

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

(June 14th, 2015)

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)

K.K. Slider costume (June 19th, 2015 - July 11th, 2015 (Japan)/July 31st, 2015 (Worldwide))

In Japan, this 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. For images of the costume, see here.

Costume	Build
K.K. Slider Hat, K.K. Slider Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)

Wave 3

(July 31st, 2015)

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)

Wave 4

(September 30th, 2015)

The fourth wave of items was released alongside stages on September 30th, 2015. It features original costumes, and costumes based on the Mario, Star Fox, F-Zero, Kid Icarus, and Monster Hunter series. For images of the costumes, see here.

Costume	Build
Business Suit	All types (outfit)
Toad Hat, Toad Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)
Viridi Wig, Viridi Outfit	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Hunter's Helm, Hunter's Mail	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Rathalos Helm, Rathalos Mail	Mii Swordfighter (outfit) All types (headgear)
Fox Hat, Fox Outfit	Mii Gunner (outfit) All types (headgear)
Captain Falcon Helmet^{[note 1]}, Captain Falcon's Outfit	Mii Brawler (outfit) All types (headgear)

Future

(TBA)

One additional costume element has been confirmed, based on Final Fantasy; no release date has been announced. For images of the costume, see here.

Costume	Build
Chocobo Hat	All types (headgear)

^ ^a ^b This item is also unlockable through normal gameplay, but will be unlocked immediately when bought if it hasn't been already.

Other

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.

Highlight Reels (September 30th, 2015)

The ability to upload highlight reels of replays to YouTube was added.