A brand-new update and additional content are now available for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Read on below to learn more:
How to Update Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite
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
- Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the Internet.
- Return to the HOME Menu and launch the game.
- 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. 11.0.0” 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. 11.0.0 (Released March 4, 2021)
- Offline
- The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
- Lora
- Amalthus
- Jin
- Malos
- Pneuma
- You can now enhance Rex’s spirit.
- When multiple controllers are connected, unused controllers can now be disconnected using other controllers in the fighter-selection screen in Smash.
- This can be done by pressing the A Button over the player bracket of the controller you want to disconnect.
- The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
- General
- The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
- Pyra/Mythra Challenger Pack
- Arthur’s Helm + Armor
- Felyne Hat
- Hunter’s Helm + Mail
- Rathalos Helm + Mail
Note: You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
- The Toad Power-Up Band (amiibo) is now supported.
- If you go to amiibo in Games & More and tap the Toad Power-Up Band, you can receive a reward. The Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and Yoshi Power-Up Bands can be used as Figure Players.
- 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.
- The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
Source: Nintendo Support
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