List of updates (SSB4-Wii U)

This page documents the update history of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

1.0

1.0.0

The base game was released in North America on November 21st, 2014.

1.0.1

This update was released alongside the game's North American release on November 21st, 2014.

• Fixes to enhance gameplay stability and performance.
• For consumers that pre-ordered from Nintendo.com or pre-purchased through Nintendo eShop, this update completes the pre-load download allowing for full game installation.

Notes

• Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
• Replay data that is saved in the game prior to the patch update will no longer be playable after the update.

1.0.2

This update was released on January 29th, 2015. The following stages are now available in 8-Player Smash, with certain stage events removed to adjust for performance:

Pyrosphere - Ridley and associated stage hazards do not appear, and there is no lava flowing in the background.

Town and City - No background characters appear.

Wii Fit Studio - The background does not change to a mirror.

Luigi's Mansion - The mansion cannot be attacked or destroyed.

Lylat Cruise - The background stays as a constant scene in space, with no Arwings or asteroids.

Mario Circuit (Brawl) - There are no Shy Guy hazards.

Norfair - No lava waves appear.

Pokemon Stadium 2 - There are no stage changes, and the screen that normally shows battle information is blank.

Smashville - No background characters appear.

Additionally, the following Ω forms are now available for 8-Player Smash:

Mario Galaxy - The stage has been made larger, and background ships are removed.

The Great Cave Offensive - The stage has been made larger.

Town and City - See above.

Lylat Cruise - See above.

Mario Circuit (Brawl) - See above.

Pokemon Stadium 2 - See above.

In addition to these change the following minor changes have been made:

• Saving to an amiibo from the amiibo menu no longer takes you out of the menu.
• The text for when an amiibo is done saving has changed.
• The name you gave to your amiibo is now displayed on the results screen if it wins.
• Adjustments have also been made to balance the game and make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

Notes

• This update must be applied in order to use the Internet features of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.