Downloadable content (SSB4)


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

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 was found for purchase in the Nintendo eShop, and in  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. There are currently no official ways to purchase or download this content. The 3DS DLC shop in is still accessible but only previously bought packs are shown.

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
(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.

(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.

(June 14th, 2015)
 * Melee veteran Roy was ed 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.

(June 14th, 2015)
 * Newcomer Ryu from Capcom's 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.

(December 15th, 2015)
 * Newcomer Cloud Strife from Square Enix's 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.

(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.

(February 3rd, 2016)
 * Newcomer Bayonetta from SEGA and PlatinumGames' 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 four DLC characters are on the 3DS version, and all other characters are unlocked, 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

 * SSB4 - Miiverse.jpg 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.
 * SSB4UDreamLand64.png Dream Land (64) (June 14th, 2015)
 * SSB4WiiUSukazuCastle.png Suzaku Castle (June 14th, 2015)
 * Suzaku Castle came as a set with.
 * SSBUPeach'sCastle64.PNG Peach's Castle (64) (July 31st, 2015)
 * SSBUHyruleCastle64.PNG Hyrule Castle (64) (July 31st, 2015)
 * SSBU SMM04.png Super Mario Maker (September 30th, 2015)
 * Pirate Ship Wii U.jpg Pirate Ship  (September 30th, 2015)
 * Duck Hunt Smash 3DS.jpg  (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.jpg Midgar (December 15th, 2015)
 * Midgar came as a set with.
 * SSB4 - Umbra Clock Tower.png Umbra Clock Tower (February 3rd, 2016)
 * Umbra Clock Tower came as a set with.

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.


 * 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  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, , and series.

Wave 2
The second wave of costumes was released alongside characters and stages on June 14th, 2015. It featured costumes based on the, , , , and 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.

In Japan, the K.K. Slider costume was available for free as part of a promotion with 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.

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, , , , and series.

Wave 4
The fourth wave of costumes was released alongside stages on September 30th, 2015. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the, , , , and series.

Wave 5
The fifth wave of costumes was released alongside a character and stage on December 16, 2015. It featured costumes based on the and  series.

Wave 6
The sixth and final wave of costumes was released alongside two characters and a stage on February 3rd, 2016. It featured original costumes, and costumes based on the, , , and series.

Trophies
Trophies of fighters for All-Star Mode and Classic Mode were included upon purchasing the fighter, as well as additional trophies:

(April 15th, 2015)
 * Mewtwo
 * Mewtwo (Alt)
 * Psystrike
 * Trophies of Mewtwo were included with the purchase of.

(June 14th, 2015)
 * Lucas
 * Lucas (Alt)
 * PK Starstorm (Lucas)
 * Trophies of Lucas were included with the purchase of.
 * Roy
 * Roy (Alt)
 * Critical Hit (Roy)
 * Trophies of Roy were included with the purchase of.
 * Ryu
 * Ryu (Alt.)
 * Ken
 * Shin Shoryuken / Shinku Hadoken
 * Trophies of were included with the purchase of.
 * Inkling
 * A trophy of a female Inkling from Splatoon could be received by purchasing any of the Inkling Mii Fighter costumes included in DLC Wave 2.

(December 15th, 2015)
 * Cloud
 * Cloud (Alt)
 * Omnislash
 * Trophies of Cloud were included with the purchase of.

(February 3rd, 2016)
 * Corrin
 * Corrin (Alt)
 * Torrential Roar
 * Trophies of Corrin were included with the purchase of.
 * Bayonetta
 * Bayonetta (Alt.)
 * Jeanne
 * Rodin
 * Bayonetta (Original)
 * Cereza
 * Infernal Climax
 * Trophies of were included with the purchase of.
 * Ryoma
 * Xander
 * Trophies of Ryoma and Xander from  were included with the purchase of on the 3DS version.

Other

 * Share (February 9th, 2015),  (April 15th, 2015)
 * The ability to share player-created content such as custom stages, replays, and screenshots was added.


 * YouTube (July 31st, 2015)
 * The ability to upload replays to YouTube was added.
 * Highlight Reels (September 30th, 2015)
 * The ability to upload highlight reels of replays to YouTube was added.


 * Lost in Thoughts All Alone ( Remix and Original) (February 3rd, 2016)
 * This song from Fire Emblem Fates is included for existing stages Coliseum and Castle Siege when  is purchased on the Wii U version. Only the remixed version was added to the 3DS version, for use during Smash Run.

Pricing
DLC bundles were the same price as all their individual pieces of DLC bought separately. This applied both for buying it for one version and buying it for both versions.

Characters
Downloadable characters could be bought for one version at full price or both versions discounted. There were three levels of pricing for characters: veteran characters were the least expensive, the sole Nintendo newcomer was slightly more expensive, and third-party characters were the most expensive (and were each packaged with a stage). Additionally, characters could be bought in bundles, which includes any stage a character was included with. Characters were priced at:

Stages
Stages could be bought for one version at full price or for both versions discounted. Stages that were bundled with a character couldn’t be purchased separately. Stages were priced at:

Mii Fighter costumes
As with characters, downloadable Mii Fighter costumes could be bought for one version at full price or for both versions discounted. These could also be bought individually, or in a bundle that includes all Mii costumes added in a particular update. The first 3 bundles were priced the same. They were priced at:

Full DLC Collections
Also available for purchase were collections that include all DLC released in a particular update. These varied in price depending on the amount of content.