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[[File:SSB4 - DLC.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The first paid DLC for ''SSB4'', featuring {{SSB4|Mewtwo}} and {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Mii Fighter|costumes]].]]
'''Downloadable content''', usually abbreviated as '''DLC''', is additional content available to download after the initial release of a game. In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, DLC comes in the form of new characters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, modes, and other extra content, both in purchasable and free forms.  
'''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 {{forwiiu}} 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]]''==
Downloadable content has been made available in two of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games:
[[File:SSB3DS DLC shop.png|thumb|200px|The DLC shop as it appears in {{for3ds}}.]]
*''[[Downloadable content (SSB4)|Super Smash Bros. 4]]''
The following features are confirmed to appear as downloadable content in ''[[SSB4]]''.
*''[[Downloadable content (SSBU)|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
**[[Downloadable content (SSBU)/List of DLC Spirits|For ''Ultimate'' spirits]]
**[[Downloadable content (SSBU)/List of Spirits with DLC changes|For spirits with DLC changes]]
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===Updates===
[[Category:Downloadable content|*]]
{{main|List of updates (SSB4-3DS)}}
[[Category:Free downloadable content|*]]
{{main|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===
*{{SSB4|Mewtwo}} {{gameIcon|SSB4}} (April 15, 2015)
::[[Mewtwo]] was announced as the very first DLC character in the Super Smash Bros. series during the {{forwiiu}} 50-Fact Extravaganza. Mewtwo is available as a free download to players who registered both versions of ''SSB4'' on Club Nintendo before March 31st, 2015 as of April 15th, 2015, and will be available for anyone to purchase shortly after on the 28th of the same month.
 
*{{SSB4|Lucas}} {{gameIcon|SSB4}} (June 2015)
::In addition to Mewtwo, [[Lucas]] has been confirmed to reappear in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' as a downloadable character. His official reveal was during a Nintendo Direct held on April 1, 2015, and he is planned for release sometime in June.
 
===Stages===
*{{b|Miiverse|stage}} {{gameIcon|SSB4-U}} (Unknown)
::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 sometime after release.
 
===Modes===
*[[amiibo]] support {{gameIcon|SSB4-3DS}} (February 9th 2015)
::The Wii U version of ''SSB4'' supports amiibo at launch, but the 3DS version had the feature added via patch on February 9th.
*[[Tournament mode]] {{gameIcon|SSB4-U}} (Unknown)
::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 tournaments online, but that it would not be ready at launch.
 
===Other===
*Sharing {{gameIcon|SSB4-3}} (February 9th, 2015), {{gameIcon|SSB4-U}} (April 15th, 2015)
::The ability to share player-created content such as custom stages, replays, and screenshots was added.
*Additional {{SSB4|Mii Fighter}} costumes {{gameIcon|SSB4}} (April 15th, 2015)
::Eight additional [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Mii Fighter|costumes]] for the Miis have been released as paid DLC:
::{| class="wikitable"
!Costume!!Build
|-
|{{symbol|ssb|16px}} SSB T-Shirt || All types (outfit)
|-
|{{symbol|zelda|16px}} [[Link]] Cap, Link Outfit || {{SSB4|Mii Swordfighter}} (outfit)<br>All types (headgear)
|-
|{{symbol|zelda|16px}} [[Majora's Mask]] || All types (headgear)
|-
|{{symbol|megaman|16px}} [[Mega Man (universe)|X]]'s Helmet, X's Armor || {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}} (outfit)<br>All types (headgear)
|-
|{{symbol|megaman|16px}} [[Proto Man]]'s Helmet, Proto Man's Armor || Mii Gunner (outfit)<br>All types (headgear)
|-
|{{symbol|xenoblade|16px}} [[Dunban]] Wig, Dunban Outfit || Mii Swordfighter
|-
|{{symbol||16px}} Cat Hat, Cat Suit || {{SSB4|Mii Brawler}}
|-
|{{symbol||16px}} Monkey Hat, Monkey Suit || Mii Swordfighter
|}
 
===Pricing===
====Characters====
Downloadable characters can be bought for either version individually or for both versions at a discount. Characters are priced at:
 
{| class="wikitable"
!Region!!Price
|-
|{{flag|United States}} United States || $3.99 USD (one version)<br>$4.99 USD (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom || £3.59 GBP (one version)<br>£4.49 GBP (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|Australia}} Australia || $5.20 AUS (one version)<br>$6.50 AUS (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|Japan}} Japan || ¥450 JPY (one version)<br>¥550 JPY (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|Europe}} Europe || €3.99 EUR (one version)<br>€4.99 EUR (both versions)
|}
 
====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:
 
{| class="wikitable"
!Region!!Price (each)!!Price (pack)
|-
|{{flag|United States}} United States || $0.75 USD (one version)<br>$1.15 USD (both versions) || $6.00 USD (one version)<br>$9.20 USD (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|United Kingdom}} United Kingdom || £0.69 GBP (one version)<br>£1.09 GBP (both versions) || £5.52 GBP (one version)<br>£8.72 GBP (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|Australia}} Australia || $1.05 AUS (one version)<br>$1.55 AUS (both versions) || $8.40 AUS (one version)<br>$12.40 AUS (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|Japan}} Japan || ¥80 JPY (one version)<br>¥120 JPY (both versions) || ¥640 JPY (one version)<br>¥960 JPY (both versions)
|-
|{{flag|Europe}} Europe || €0.79 EUR (one version)<br>€1.19 EUR (both versions) || €6.32 EUR (one version)<br>€9.52 EUR (both versions)
|}
 
==See also==
*[[Starter character]]
*[[Starter stage]]
*[[Unlockable character]]
*[[Unlockable stage]]
 
==External links==
*[http://www.smashbros.com/us/dlc/index.html Official DLC site]
*[https://cp.nintendo.co.jp/us/ Official DLC Character Request Site]
 
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[[Category:Stages]]
[[Category:Stages]]
[[Category:Characters]]
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[[Category:Mii costume characters]]

Latest revision as of 13:45, March 13, 2023

Downloadable content, usually abbreviated as DLC, is additional content available to download after the initial release of a game. In the Super Smash Bros. series, DLC comes in the form of new characters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, modes, and other extra content, both in purchasable and free forms.

Downloadable content has been made available in two of the Super Smash Bros. games:

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