Downloadable content (SSB4)

For downloadable content available in this game's successor, see Downloadable content (SSBU). For general info, see Downloadable content.

The seven DLC fighters in SSB4 on Suzaku Castle.

The DLC shop as it appeared in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS after Mewtwo's release.

DLC was first confirmed for Super Smash Bros. 4 in the "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza" video presentation on October 23rd, 2014. Downloadable content for the game included playable fighters, stages, and even additional features. Paid content in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was found for purchase in the Nintendo eShop, and in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was found within a game-based DLC shop.

On February 15th, 2022, Nintendo announced making purchases in the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops would be discontinued in late March 2023, making it impossible to download Super Smash Bros. 4's DLC. Adding funds by credit cards on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U was disabled on May 23rd, 2022, while adding funds by Nintendo eShop Cards on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U was disabled on August 29th, 2022. However, redeeming download codes and using wallet funds merged with a Nintendo Switch account was possible until March 27th, 2023. The DLC shop in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was initially inaccessible after the closure of Nintendo Network, resulting in re-downloads being impossible, but this has since been fixed.

Updates

Updates to the game are downloadable at no extra cost. The game had to be updated to the latest version to purchase DLC, which was done automatically after starting the game from the system's main menu. Most updates also adjust game balance and mechanics, while fixing glitches and other errors as well. Change-logs for all updates are available at the links above. Nintendo did not release any detailed information as official announcements.

As with any other game, DLC data gets added via free updates. Completing a transaction to receive DLC is merely a "ticket" to grant access to said content. What this means is that DLC not purchased in an updated version is still technically installed but locked, and thus is accessible indirectly. Content that is locked can be seen and played against with opponents connecting via a system that has DLC paid for (in "With Anyone," "With Friends," and local Nintendo 3DS Versus modes). Without another person with DLC, locked content can still be seen via using amiibo as Figure Players, and saving uploaded or shared replays.

Fighters

Mewtwo (Club Nintendo release: April 15th, 2015; Formal release: April 28th, 2015)

Melee veteran Mewtwo was announced as the very first DLC character in the Super Smash Bros. series during the 50-Fact Extravaganza on October 23rd, 2014. Mewtwo's release date was revealed on April 1st, 2015 during a Nintendo Direct. 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. On April 28th, 2015, Mewtwo was made available for anyone to purchase.

Lucas (June 14th, 2015)

Brawl veteran 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. The Smash Ballot, which gave people an opportunity to vote for a new character, was also announced.

Roy (June 14th, 2015)

Melee veteran Roy was leaked as DLC in data-mining of the 1.0.6 and 1.0.8 updates. He was officially revealed by Masahiro 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 Masahiro 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 (December 15th, 2015)

Newcomer Cloud Strife from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII was announced during a Nintendo Direct on November 12th, 2015 and released on December 15th, 2015. Cloud comes as a set with the stage Midgar.

Corrin (February 3rd, 2016)

Newcomer Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates was announced during a Nintendo Direct on December 15th, 2015 and released on February 3rd, 2016. Corrin does not have an exclusive stage, but comes as a set with a music track in both versions; Corrin also comes with exclusive trophies in the 3DS version and two additional music tracks in the Wii U version.

Bayonetta (February 3rd, 2016)

Newcomer Bayonetta from SEGA and PlatinumGames' Bayonetta series was announced during a Nintendo Direct on December 15th, 2015 as the Smash Ballot winner, and released on February 3rd, 2016. Bayonetta comes as a set with the stage Umbra Clock Tower.

Similar to clone characters, DLC characters are recognized by being placed in a particular area on the character selection screen, regardless of which franchise from which they hail. When more than 53 characters are available on the 3DS version (adding 36 starter characters, Miis if created, 12 unlockable characters and 7 DLC characters) the DLC characters are labeled "Extra Fighters" on a separate page.

DLC characters also lack custom moves, and all have a generic, previously unused Palutena's Guidance scene. While there are no official reasons for this, the former is presumably due to time and budget constraints, and the latter is presumably so the developers wouldn’t have to bring back voice actors each time a character was released.

Stages

Miiverse (June 14th, 2015)

A stage based on the Miiverse application found on Wii U and 3DS consoles, which was confirmed during 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 came as a set with Ryu.

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 (December 15th, 2015)

Midgar came as a set with Cloud.

Umbra Clock Tower (February 3rd, 2016)

Umbra Clock Tower came as a set with Bayonetta.

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)

The 50-Fact Extravaganza confirmed that the Wii U version of SSB4 would contain a special mode that allows players to compete in and host tourneys online, in a similar vein to Mario Kart 8 tournaments, though it would not be ready at release. Another part of this mode is an elimination style tournament mode that bears a close resemblance to that of past Smash games. This type of tourney only began at set (albeit frequent) times. The mode was later discontinued due to the shutdown of Miiverse.

Mii Costumes

Additional costumes for the Mii Fighters were available as paid DLC.

Wave 1

The first wave of costumes was among the first available DLC for SSB4 and was released on April 15th, 2015. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the Mega Man, The Legend of Zelda, and Xenoblade Chronicles series.

Image	Costume	Universe	Outfit Build
	SSB T-Shirt	Super Smash Bros.
	Link Cap Link Outfit	The Legend of Zelda
	Majora's Mask	The Legend of Zelda	N/A
	X's Helmet X's Armour	Mega Man
	Proto Man's Helmet Proto Man's Armour	Mega Man
	Dunban Wig Dunban Outfit	Xenoblade Chronicles
	Cat Hat Cat Suit	Super Smash Bros.
	Monkey Hat Monkey Suit	Super Smash Bros.

Wave 2

The second wave of costumes was released alongside characters and stages on June 14th, 2015. It featured 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.

Image	Costume	Universe	Outfit Build
	Isabelle Hat Isabelle Outfit	Animal Crossing
	MegaMan.EXE's Helmet MegaMan.EXE's Armor	Mega Man
	Zero's Helmet Zero's Armor	Mega Man
	Inkling Wig Inkling Outfit	Splatoon
	Inkling Squid Hat	Splatoon	N/A
	Akira Wig Akira Outfit	Virtua Fighter
	Jacky Wig Jacky Outfit	Virtua Fighter
	Heihachi Wig Heihachi Outfit	Tekken

In Japan, the K.K. Slider 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.

Image	Costume	Universe	Outfit Build
	K.K. Slider Hat K.K. Slider Outfit	Animal Crossing

Wave 3

The third wave of costumes was released alongside stages and modes on July 31st, 2015. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the Donkey Kong, Fire Emblem, EarthBound, Metroid, and Tales series.

Image	Costume	Universe	Outfit Build
	Hoodie	Super Smash Bros.
	Bear Hat Bear Suit	Super Smash Bros.
	King K. Rool Hat King K. Rool Outfit	Donkey Kong
	Flying Man Hat Flying Man Outfit	EarthBound
	Chrom Wig Chrom Outfit	Fire Emblem
	Black Knight Helm Black Knight's Armor	Fire Emblem
	Lloyd Wig Lloyd Outfit	Tales
	Samus's Helmet Samus's Armor	Metroid

Wave 4

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

Image	Costume	Universe	Outfit Build
	Business Suit	Super Smash Bros.
	Toad Hat Toad Outfit	Mario
	Viridi Wig Viridi Outfit	Kid Icarus
	Hunter's Helm Hunter's Mail	Monster Hunter
	Rathalos Helm Rathalos Mail	Monster Hunter
	Fox Hat Fox Outfit	Star Fox
	Captain Falcon Helmet Captain Falcon's Outfit	F-Zero