A new software update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available for download. Read on below to learn more:

How to Update Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

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In this article, you’ll learn how to update Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch.

On December 22, 2020 a new software update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet.

Note

• This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features.
• A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the game’s online features.
• All players must be using the same version of the software to participate in Local Wireless Battles.
• Replay data from previous versions is not compatible with the newest version. Be sure to convert your replays by going to Vault in the main menu and selecting Convert to Video before updating the software.
• Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
• If the system is connected to the Internet, the update will download and install automatically.

Complete these steps

1. Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the Internet.
2. Return to the HOME Menu and launch the game.
3. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
   • Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.

Update history

If you see “Ver. 10.1.0” in the top right of the title screen, then you’re already up to date. Click the version number below for information about the update. Each update also includes all previous updates. For information about older updates, read the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update History.

• Ver. 10.1.0 (Released December 22, 2020)
• Ver. 10.0.0 (Released December 17, 2020)
• Ver. 9.0.2 (Released November 11, 2020)
• Ver. 9.0.1 (Released October 21, 2020)
• Ver. 9.0.0 (Released October 13, 2020)
• Ver. 8.1.0 (Released August 4, 2020)
• Ver. 8.0.0 (Released June 29, 2020)
• Ver. 7.0.0 (Released January 28, 2020)

Ver. 10.1.0 (Released December 22, 2020)

• Offline
  • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
    • Tifa
    • Barret
    • Aerith
    • Red XIII
    • Cid
    • Cait Sith
    • Yuffie
    • Vincent
    • The Turks & Rufus Shinra
    • Bahamut ZERO
    • Chocobo & Moogle
    • Shiva
    • Ifrit
  • You can now switch between different artwork for Cloud’s spirit.
• General
  • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
    • Sephiroth Challenger Pack
    • Barret’s Outfit
    • Tifa’s Outfit
    • Aerith’s Outfit
    • Chocobo Hat
    • Geno Hat + Outfit
  • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
  • You can now switch between “Random from all songs” and “Random from My Music” for the Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield and Final Destination stages.
    • To switch between options, access My Music via the Options or the Vault and then press the X Button.
  • The Final Smash for Cloud’s P2, P4, P6, and P8 color variations has been changed to Omnislash Ver. 5. (This essentially functions the same as a regular Omnislash.)
  • Game-balance adjustments have been made. Please see the details of fixes and changes to fighters.
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

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Source: Nintendo Support