A new update is 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, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

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

On October 18, 2021 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

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. 12.0.0” 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. 13.0.0 (Released October 18, 2021)

Offline
- The following spirits from the KINGDOM HEARTS series will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
  - Riku
  - Kairi
  - Roxas
  - Axel
  - Xion
  - Terra
  - Ventus
  - Aqua
- The following spirits will appear on the Spirit Board and Shop:
  - Razewing Ratha
General
- The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
  - Sora Challenger Pack
  - Judd Hat
  - Octoling Wig
  - Doom Slayer Helmet + Armor
  Note: You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
- 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.

New Mii Fighter costumes are available now as Super #SmashBrosUltimate DLC!

Octoling (Wig)
Judd (Hat)
Doom Slayer (Gunner) pic.twitter.com/cJmeIYWMXd

— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) October 19, 2021

Ver 13.0 of Super #SmashBrosUltimate is live! This version includes Sora, new Mii Fighter costumes, and other game updates.

Full details: https://t.co/IGGUJN1BQd pic.twitter.com/UMsnD4ECfF

— Nintendo Versus (@NintendoVS) October 19, 2021