Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Boxart for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Developer Sora Ltd.
Bandai Namco Games
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Wii U
Release date USA November 21, 2014[1]
Mexico November 28, 2014[2]
Europe November 28, 2014[?]
South Africa November 28, 2014[3]
Australia November 29, 2014[?]
Japan December 6, 2014[?]
Language(s) English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
French (France)
French (Canada)
German
Spanish (Spain)
Spanish (Latin America)
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese (Portugal)
Russian
Japanese
Genre Fighting
Rating(s)
ESRB:E10+ - Everyone 10+
PEGI:12 - Twelve years and older
CERO:A - All ages
ACB:PG - Parental Guidance
USK:12 - Twelve years and older
ClassInd:10 - Ten years and older
FPB:10-12 - Ten to twelve years
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer
Format
Wii U:
Optical disc
Digital download
Input
Wii U:
Wii Remote (horizontal)
Serial code(s) USA WUP-AXFE-USA

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the Wii U version of the fourth installment of the Super Smash Bros. series. It was developed by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco Games.[4] Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was developed with Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS simultaneously, but the latter had released first due to being completed earlier. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U received both a physical and digital release, with the latter requiring 15,700 MB (about 15.3 GB) of memory to be installed. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has no longer been accessible as a digital download since March 27, 2023, when the Nintendo eShop closed.[5] A follow-up title for the Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, was released four years after Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on December 7, 2018.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was compatible with Nintendo Network, up until the online serivce had been discontinued on April 8, 2024.[6][7] Any downloadable content bought by players at the time can still be redownloaded by them.

Gameplay

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U title screen
Title screen.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U main menu
Main menu.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has all of the same playable fighters as in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Like the transition between each game of the Super Smash Bros. series, the moves and animations of some characters in both games were changed. The graphics are bolder and brighter than in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, so the characters lack realistic details.

Some mechanics in the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions were retained from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, most notably Final Smashes, but also Footstool Jumps. However, some mechanics were removed, such as tripping.[8] There is the returning Smash mode, including its rule settings: Stamina, where fighters' health is measured in HP; Time, where battles end after a period of time; Stock, in which fighters have lives; and Coin Battle, in which the winner is determined by who has the most coins at the end.

The Wii U version does not make much use of the GamePad's touch screen during gameplay, but it can display in-battle stats, such as damage percentages.[9]

Customization/cross-connectivity

Main article: Equipment
The Character Settings menu, modifying Rosalina & Luma.

Players can customize a fighter's special attacks with one of three variations for each, whilst the Mii Fighters and Palutena have custom special attacks that are not variants and are usable from the beginning. Applying equipment items to fighters increases attack, defense, or speed whilst decreasing other attributes. A fighter can have up to three items equipped, with some having additional side effects.[10] Custom characters cannot be used in "With Anyone" online.

The title screen of the Super Smash Bros. Smash Controller app.
Smash Controller's title screen.

Through Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, the player can use their Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version.[11] An application titled Smash Controller was released on the Nintendo 3DS eShop on June 14, 2015, giving players another method to use the Nintendo 3DS as a controller.[12]

Exclusive modes

8-Player Smash

SmashWiki article: 8-Player Smash
8-Player-Smash in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
An 8-Player Smash on Mario Galaxy

The most prominent feature is 8-Player Smash, allowing up to eight players to battle. Up to four teams are allowed, and yellow is a team color unique to the game. Most stages are restricted in 8-Player Smash when five to eight are playing. Stage incompatibility has shown to be mostly arbitrary, with some featuring 8-Player spawn points.[13] It is theoretically possible to do 8-Player Smash on any stage.[14]

Smash Tour

SmashWiki article: Smash Tour
Smash Tour Mode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The normal-sized Smash Tour board

Smash Tour is a Wii U-exclusive board game mode. Gameplay can take place on either a small, normal-sized, or a big board, anywhere between 15 to 25 turns. Each player controls a Mii, who has to hit a spinning wheel at the start of each turn. They can collect fighters along the path, which are used in battles with opponents, and items with varying effects, with some causing an event. Whenever two players walk on the same space, each one has to choose a fighter to participate in a Smash battle, and the winner receives a a reward. Fighters can have their stats boosted from checkpoints around the board. When all turns are over, players fight in a Stock match using their stat boosts, and their stock matches how many fighters they have collected.[9]

Special Orders

SmashWiki article: Special Orders
Master Orders
Master Orders

In Special Orders, the player has the choice of playing either "Master Orders" or "Crazy Orders", featuring challenges made by Master Hand and Crazy Hand, respectively. Master Orders involves purchasing tickets to have only one chance at completing one of three challenges presented, and the rewards for clearing the challenges depends on the difficulty. Crazy Orders involves either paying 5,000 gold or using a pass to gain rewards from playing in challenges within a set time limit, followed by a fight against Crazy Hand. Whenever the player loses, they also lose some of their rewards.[9]

Events

SmashWiki article: Event match
Events

Events are battles that involve clearing a unique objective, involving either one or two players. It is another mode that returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Events are arranged in a grid, which extends as the player completes the events, unlocking more to play. Rewards such as gold or trophies can be obtained by completing an event.[9]

Masterpieces

SmashWiki article: Masterpieces
Masterpieces in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The Masterpiece selection screen in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Masterpieces is a feature in the Vault where short demos of past Nintendo games can be played for only a few minutes. The mode is also in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, except with different game demos. If the game was released on the Wii U Nintendo eShop, the mode allowed the player to purchase the full title. The Masterpieces are listed below:

Game Time limit Menu Artwork Other changes
Super Mario Bros. (NES) 3:00 Mario Gameplay no longer begins at World 1-1 like in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (FDS) 3:00 Mario None
Wrecking Crew (NES) 2:00 Mario None
Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy) 3:00 Kirby None
Kirby's Adventure (NES) 3:00 Kirby The title screen has three save files: two from the beginning of the game, and one before the final battle. The Masterpiece is unlocked by clearing Solo Classic as Kirby on intensity 5.5 or higher.
Kirby Super Star (SNES) 3:00 Kirby Gameplay takes place in The Great Cave Offensive.
The Legend of Zelda (NES) 4:00 Link Gameplay begins directly from the first map screen.
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES) 4:00 Link Gameplay begins directly from the start, skipping the title screen.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (FDS) (Japan only) Marth
Super Mario World (SNES) 3:00 Mario The game begins directly on the world map in front of Yoshi's House.
Super Mario Kart (SNES) 3:00 Mario The player, as Mario, begins in Mario Circuit 1 of the Mushroom Cup.
Dr. Mario (Game Boy) 3:00 Dr. Mario Gameplay begins directly from the settings menu after the title screen. It is unlocked by clearing 10-Man Smash with no damage as Dr. Mario.
Yoshi (NES) 3:00 Yoshi Gameplay is unchanged, but the Masterpiece demo is unlocked by clearing Solo Classic as Yoshi on any intensity.
Mega Man 2 (NES) 3:00 Mega Man Gameplay starts from the cutscene leading to the first stage of Wily Castle, with the player having two Energy Tanks, every upgrade, and Robot Master's weapon.
F-Zero (SNES) 3:00 Captain Falcon The player, as the Blue Falcon, begins in Mute City.
Pilotwings (SNES) 2:00 Light Plane Gameplay starts directly from the Light Plane training level.
Pac-Man (NES) 2:00 Pac-Man None
Balloon Fight (NES) 2:00 Villager (Balloon Trip) None
Donkey Kong (NES) 2:00 Donkey Kong Gameplay begins at 75m
Punch-Out!! (NES) 3:00 Little Mac Gameplay is no different, but the Masterpiece can be unlocked by clearing No Mere Sparring Match on either Normal or Hard difficulty.
Metroid (NES) 3:00 Samus Gameplay starts directly on the scene where Samus first arrives on Brinstar.
Super Metroid (SNES) 4:00 Samus From the title screen, the player can choose either the save file that starts them from the beginning or the one that takes them to Norfair.
Kid Icarus (NES) 3:00 Pit Gameplay starts directly in the Underworld
EarthBound (SNES) 5:00 Ness Gameplay starts directly in the opening cutscene. It is unlocked by hitting Sandbag at least 1968 ft./600 m. in Home-Run Contest.

Classic

SmashWiki article: Classic Mode (SSB4-Wii U)
Classic Mode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
The board in Classic Mode

The game has its own Classic Mode, which supports one or two players. It retains the intensity system from the Nintendo 3DS version, in which gold can be spent to increase the intensity. If the player uses a continue, the intensity lowers by .5, unless the intensity is already at 2.0 or lower, and they lose rewards. On the board, the player has to move a token of their fighter to the group of fighters they want to battle, some of which are an 8-Player Smash. One of the opponents has the title of "rival," which means that opponent requires more effort to defeat. A battle sometimes has an unexpected intruder, a fighter who is either metallic or giant. Defeating certain opponents or groups earns the player certain rewards, such as gold or unlockables. Any opponent who is defeated by the player or their allies, who are recruited after defeating them, are shown inside the "Fighters Defeated" box.

There seven stages in total. The first three stages involve battling default opponents and the rival. In the fourth and fifth stages, the player battles another group of opponents, except they use their alternate costumes and may sometimes have custom special moves. The sixth stage is always the Fighting Mii Team. The seventh and final stage is a battle against Master Hand, as well as Crazy Hand in intensity 3.0 or higher, and sometimes even Master Core. Completing Classic Mode earns the player a trophy of their fighter.

Level Intensity Wager Final Battle
Effortless 0.0 to 0.9 55 to 100 Master Hand
Easy 1.0 to 1.9 5 to 50 Master Hand
Standard 2.0 to 2.9 0 to 72 Master Hand
Tougher 3.0 to 3.9 80 to 188 Master Hand and Crazy Hand
Challenging 4.0 to 4.9 200 to 335 Master Hand and Crazy Hand
Heatin' Up 5.0 to 5.9 350 to 530 Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (5.1 or higher) (Master Edges, Master Shadow)
Extra Spicy 6.0 to 6.9 550 to 775 Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow)
Infernal 7.0 to 7.9 800 to 1205 Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow)
White Hot 8.0 to 8.9 1250 to 2105 Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow, Master Fortress (Solo only))
Nothing Harder! 9.0 2200 Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core (Master Giant, Master Beast, Master Edges, Master Shadow, Master Fortress (Solo only))

All-Star

SmashWiki article: All-Star Mode
All-Star Mode in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
The All-Star rest area

All-Star Mode is nearly identical to its counterpart in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. Some differences include a larger rest area, and the characters appear in reverse chronological order; at the beginning, players face the newest characters and finish with the oldest fighters in the game. All-Star Mode can be played with two players together. Like in Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Boss Battles Mode, the player receives a Game Over with no continues if they lose their one stock or run out of time, which then leads to the results display screen showing the gold, Global Smash Power, score, trophies, Crazy Orders Passes, and custom parts that the player earned so far. Upon completing the mode, the player earns a Final Smash trophy of their current character.

Time period Opponents Stages
2015-2007,[notes 1] 2007-2013 Corrin[notes 1]
Greninja
Lucina[notes 2]
Robin
Dark Pit[notes 2]
Shulk
Bayonetta[notes 1]
Wii Fit Trainer
Rosalina & Luma
Mario Galaxy
Kalos Pokémon League
Skyworld
Coliseum
Wii Fit Studio
Umbra Clock Tower[notes 1]
2006-2001 Lucas[notes 1]
Lucario
Ike
Zero Suit Samus
Toon Link
Bowser Jr.
Roy[notes 1]
Olimar
Villager
Town and City
Smashville
Mario Circuit
Pyrosphere
Castle Siege
Garden of Hope
Pirate Ship[notes 1]
1998-1994 Ganondorf
Sheik
Cloud[notes 1]
Jigglypuff
Charizard
Pikachu
Mewtwo[notes 1]
Diddy Kong
Ness
Onett
Pokémon Stadium 2
Bridge of Eldin
Kongo Jungle 64
Midgar[notes 1]
1993-1991 Meta Knight
Falco[notes 2]
Fox
Wario[notes 2]
King Dedede
Kirby
Sonic
Halberd
Orbital Gate Assault
Lylat Cruise
Gamer
Windy Hill Zone
Dream Land (64)[notes 1]
1990-1986 Captain Falcon
Yoshi
Dr. Mario[notes 2]
Marth
Mega Man
Ryu[notes 1]
Palutena
Pit
Wily Castle
Woolly World
Yoshi's Island
Port Town Aero Dive
Suzaku Castle[notes 1]
1986-1984, 1986-1985 Samus
Zelda
Link
Bowser
Peach
R.O.B.[notes 2]
Duck Hunt[notes 2]
Mushroom Kingdom U
Mario Circuit (Brawl)
Skyloft
Norfair
Duck Hunt
Wrecking Crew
Peach's Castle (64)[notes 1]
Hyrule Castle (64)[notes 1]
1984-1980 Little Mac
Luigi
Donkey Kong
Mario
Pac-Man
Mr. Game & Watch[notes 2]
Delfino Plaza
Luigi's Mansion
Flat Zone X
Pac-Land

Stadium

SmashWiki article: Stadium
Target Blast
Target Blast

There are three playable minigames in Stadium mode: Home-Run Contest, where the player has to hit Sandbag as far as possible, in addition to being able to compete against two to four players; Target Blast, in which one to four players earns points and rewards from destroying targets in one of three stages; and Multi-Man Smash, in which the player has to fight a certain number of opponents.

Vault

SmashWiki article: Vault
Vault
Vault menu

The Vault allows the following: looking at and buying Trophies; viewing either Records, Tips, or Replays; listening to sound effects and music from My Music, which also allows players to change the frequency of each song playing in a stage; viewing promotional trailers; and play Masterpieces.

Trophies

Main article: List of trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Hoard of Trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
A hoard of trophies

There are a total of 743 trophies in the Wii U version. The self-explanatory Trophy Shop returns from the Nintendo 3DS version. There is also the single-player or two-player Trophy Rush mode. The player can pose and resize their Trophies on various backgrounds to take photographs of. The game exclusively has the Trophy Box, in which the player can fill boxes with trophies based on game series (such as Paper Mario) or specific games (such asSuper Mario Galaxy).[9]

Online Play

SmashWiki article: Online play

Players from around the world were able to compete in matches. In With Friends, players can customize the rules to their liking, and voice chat is available between matches.[9] With Anyone had two sub-modes: For Fun, in which fighters battled on a randomly selected stage with all items turned on, and For Glory allowed players to only compete on Ω forms of stages with no items on. Both modes allowed playables to do either Smash or Team Smash matches. There was a conquest system where winning players would have points applied to their fighter's score; a few days later, the game would announce a fighter, and whoever won with that fighter would receive gold. Spectator Mode allowed players to either view matches and bet gold on a winner, watch replays of other matches, and to see which other players are only. The game's ranking system, Global Smash Power, was recorded for each of the various single-player modes, and the number indicated how many players had been outranked by the player.

Playable characters

Full character select screen for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
The full character select screen, including all downloadable characters.

There are 58 playable characters in total, 21 of whom are newcomers and the other 37 returning from at least one previous entry from the Super Smash Bros. series. Of the playable character roster, eleven originate from the Super Mario franchise and its spin-off series (eighteen if counting each of the Koopalings), with Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Rosalina & Luma, Dr. Mario, Bowser Jr., Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Yoshi, and Wario being playable. Seven of the fighters are downloadable content,[15] although none are from the Super Mario franchise.

Unlike the previous games in the series, with the removal of in-game transformations, Sheik, Zero Suit Samus, and Charizard are now standalone characters. Some characters, notably Ice Climbers had been excluded because technical restrictions made it not possible to include them in the Nintendo 3DS release, which sought to have all of the same fighters as the Wii U version.[16]

Default characters

Character Trophy description Special Attacks Final Smash
Artwork of Mario, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
MarioThe Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
As iconic as iconic gets, this gaming celebrity is known for saving the world from Bowser. He's got amazing jumping skills and makes use of a wide range of transformations. In his free time, he plays too many sports to count. In Smash Bros., he's a well-rounded fighter you can rely on. Say it with me: "It’s-a me, Mario!" Standard - Fireball
Side - Cape
Up - Super Jump Punch
Down - F.L.U.D.D.
Mario Finale
Artwork of Luigi, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
LuigiThe Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Luigi recently celebrated his 30th anniversary with the Year of Luigi, but all that attention just made him even more shy and awkward. In Smash Bros., Luigi takes a lot of cues from his brother in fighting style, adding flair to moves like Super Jump Punch. His taunts, however, are truly unique. Standard - Fireball
Side - Green Missile
Up - Super Jump Punch
Down - Luigi Cyclone
Poltergust 5000
Wii U Peach artwork.png
PeachThe Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, Peach continues to prove that "powerful" and "cute" are not mutually exclusive. In Smash Bros., Peach uses her dress to float above the fray, suddenly descending and attacking with numerous weapons. A frying pan? Umbrella? TOAD?! Where does she keep it all? Standard - Toad
Side - Peach Bomber
Up - Peach Parasol
Down - Vegetable
Peach Blossom
SSB4 - Bowser Artwork.png
BowserThe Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The archenemy of Mario and the reason Peach spends more time kidnapped than in her own castle. His plans aren't always the best, and occasionally he even finds himself on Mario's side. In Smash Bros., he's a serious heavyweight who laughs off weaker attacks. Hit him hard to send him flying! Standard - Fire Breath
Side - Flying Slam
Up - Whirling Fortress
Down - Bowser Bomb
Giga Bowser
Yoshi in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
YoshiThe Yoshi series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
As dependable a partner as one could hope for, Yoshi often aids Mario in his adventures. Yoshi can swallow just about anything and make an egg of it instantly. He's got some serious airborne power, making launching opponents skyward and then following up with more attacks a wise choice. Standard - Egg Lay
Side - Egg Roll
Up - Egg Throw
Down - Yoshi Bomb
Super Dragon
Artwork of Rosalina and Luma, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Rosalina & Luma[notes 3]The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The mysterious Rosalina lives in the Comet Observatory with the Lumas. She first traveled with them in search of their mother. In Smash Bros., Rosalina and Luma can fight in different places at the same time. If you can trap someone between Rosalina and Luma, you'll be able to unleash incredible damage! Standard - Luma Shot
Side - Star Bits
Up - Launch Star
Down - Gravitational Pull
Power Star
Bowser Jr. from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Bowser Jr.[notes 3]The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Alternate characters: The seven Koopalings
Bowser's beloved, spoiled son sports a bandanna with a large mouth drawn on it. Like his father, Bowser Jr. longs to take Mario down. In Smash Bros., he'll fight from inside his heavily armed Junior Clown Car. The Clown Car takes less damage than Bowser Jr., so mind your positioning. Standard - Clown Cannon
Side - Clown Kart Dash
Up - Abandon Ship
Down - Mechakoopa
Shadow Mario Paint
SSB4 - Donkey Kong Artwork.png
Donkey KongThe Donkey Kong series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
This king of the jungle really, really loves bananas. His adventures usually start with people stealing his hoard of them. In Smash Bros., he's known for his incredible strength and long reach. Despite his size, he's still pretty quick. He can even jump carrying heavy items! Use this knowledge well. Standard - Giant Punch
Side - Headbutt
Up - Spinning Kong
Down - Hand Slap
Konga Beat
Diddy Kong from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Diddy KongThe Donkey Kong series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Donkey Kong's trusty partner. He sports his signature look: red hat, red shirt, Rocketbarrel Pack. In Smash Bros., he's incredibly agile. Charge the Rocketbarrel Pack by holding down the button before launch, and you can steer with left and right. Don't forget to drop banana peels--enemies love it! Standard - Peanut Popgun
Side - Monkey Flip
Up - Rocketbarrel Boost
Down - Banana Peel
Rocketbarrel Barrage
Artwork of Little Mac for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Little Mac[notes 3]The Punch-Out!! series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
This little boxer from the Punch-Out!! series makes up in heart what he lacks in height. He wasn't afraid to take on the boxing champs, and he's not afraid of the Nintendo stars. In Smash Bros., he packs a serious punch. When his KO Meter fills up, wade in and trigger a devastating uppercut. Standard - Straight Lunge
Side - Jolt Haymaker
Up - Rising Uppercut
Down - Slip Counter
Giga Mac
SSB4 - Link Artwork.png
LinkThe Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Green clothes? Pointy hat? Yep, it's Link, all right! In this game, his sword and shield make for effective attacking and blocking, and his bow, bombs and boomerang will spice up any battle. He's even brought his Clawshot for grabbing enemies and edges. Jeez, just how much stuff can Link carry? Standard - Hero's Bow
Side - Gale Boomerang
Up - Spin Attack
Down - Bomb
Triforce Slash
Artwork of Zelda in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
This is the namesake of the Legend of Zelda games. Her appearance may change, but she always plays an important role. In Smash Bros., she's quick on the draw when it comes to magic, though a bit slow when moving. She has a new move that summons a Phantom to her aid. Standard - Nayru's Love
Side - Din's Fire
Up - Farore's Wind
Down - Phantom Slash
Light Arrow
Sheik in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
SheikThe Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Sheik claimed to be a surviving Sheikah. However, this was just a cunning disguise for Princess Zelda so that she could escape Ganondorf. In Smash Bros., she's the complete opposite of Zelda, striking with fast attacks that can keep an opponent off balance. Standard - Needle Storm
Side - Burst Grenade
Up - Vanish
Down - Bouncing Fish
Light Arrow
Ganondorf
GanondorfThe Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The King of Evil that awaits Link at the end of most of his adventures. Ganondorf possesses the Triforce of Power. In Smash Bros., he makes up for his low speed with devastating power. The strength of his blows can knock back most opponents. Get close with a dash attack and pummel your foes! Standard - Warlock Punch
Side - Flame Choke
Up - Dark Dive
Down - Wizard's Foot
Beast Ganon
Artwork of Toon Link for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Toon LinkThe Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
This cartoonish version of Link is how he appeared in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and a few other titles. In Smash Bros., he uses moves much like his older, taller counterpart. His small size gives him extra speed, though, so take advantage of that to send your foes flying. Standard - Hero's Bow
Side - Boomerang
Up - Spin Attack
Down - Bomb
Triforce Slash
SSB4 - Samus Artwork.png
SamusThe Metroid series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Samus Aran has fought her way across a variety of planets in the Metroid series. She wears a Power Suit designed by the Chozo, giving her incredible versatility in a fight. She can wade in, but she favors beams and missiles. A fully charged Charge Shot packs a serious punch! Standard - Charge Shot
Side - Missile
Up - Screw Attack
Down - Bomb
Zero Laser
Zero Suit Samus in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Zero Suit SamusThe Metroid series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Samus is far from helpless when her Power Suit is deactivated. Sure, she loses a lot of the moves and weapons she had access to before, but her Jet Boots pick up the slack! She also has the Paralyzer, a versatile weapon that can shock her rivals or change into a Plasma Whip to grab edges and enemies. Standard - Paralyzer
Side - Plasma Whip
Up - Boost Kick
Down - Flip Jump
Gunship
Pit's artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
PitThe Kid Icarus series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Pit is the captain of Palutena's royal guard. Despite the wings on his back, Pit needs the Power of Flight from Palutena in order to truly fly. In Smash Bros., he can still get more air than most, with four jumps and a special move that boosts him higher. He has a new reflect move-it protects both sides! Standard - Palutena Bow
Side - Upperdash Arm
Up - Power of Flight
Down - Guardian Orbitars
Three Sacred Treasures
Artwork of Palutena, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Palutena[notes 3]The Kid Icarus series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
In Kid Icarus: Uprising, the goddess of light uses telepathy to communicate and grants miracles to support Pit on his adventure. In Smash Bros., she has special moves like Warp and Heavenly Light at her disposal. She's very adaptable-you can customize her into a long- or close-range fighter! Standard - Autoreticle / Explosive Flame / Heavenly Light
Side - Reflect Barrier / Angelic Missile / Super Speed
Up - Warp / Jump Glide / Rocket Jump
Down - Counter / Lightweight / Celestial Firework
Black Hole Laser
Artwork of Marth, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
MarthThe Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The first hero from the Fire Emblem series, Marth is the prince of Altea and descendant of the hero Anri. In Smash Bros, he's known as an exceptional swordfighter, swinging his blade with grace. Striking with the tip will maximize the damage dealt. Teach aggressive foes a lesson with his strong Counter move. Standard - Shield Breaker
Side - Dancing Blade
Up - Dolphin Slash
Down - Counter
Critical Hit
Ike
IkeThe Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
One of the main characters of the Fire Emblem series. Having fought in the Mad King's War, restored the fallen nation of Crimea and taken on the Begnion Empire, Ike is rightly called a hero. He has the strength to back the title-one good swing of his blade can launch the heaviest of foes. Standard - Eruption
Side - Quick Draw
Up - Aether
Down - Counter
Great Aether
Artwork of Robin, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Robin[notes 3]The Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Male/female variants
This is the male Robin, an avatar in Fire Emblem Awakening. The goal of that game doesn't change much because of your gender choice, but Robin's hairstyle options do. In Smash Bros., Robin brings powerful magic and swordplay to bear. He can exhaust his moves, but they'll be restored over time. Standard - Thunder
Side - Arcfire
Up - Elwind
Down - Nosferatu
Pair Up
Kirby's artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
KirbyThe Kirby series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Round little Kirby lives on the peaceful Planet Popstar, in Dream Land. He can inhale things with his big mouth, either copying their abilities or spitting them out again. In Smash Bros., Kirby can inhale opponents and copy their standard specials. He gets launched easily but recovers well. Standard - Inhale
Side - Hammer Flip
Up - Final Cutter
Down - Stone
Ultra Sword
Artwork of King Dedede from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
King DededeThe Kirby series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
He calls himself the King of Dream Land, but he doesn't have a lot of interest in ruling. He really loves to eat, so it's no surprise he's a heavyweight fighter. Despite his size and low speed, he can easily recover with his four jumps. His Jet Hammer will leave a mark on everyone he meets. Standard - Inhale
Side - Gordo Throw
Up - Super Dedede Jump
Down - Jet Hammer
Dedede Burst
Artwork of Meta Knight from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Meta KnightThe Kirby series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Kirby's mysterious rival, this masked swordsman appears in several Kirby games. His cape transforms into wings to grant him flight. In Smash Bros., his quick sword skills and aerial agility set him apart. He can jump up to five times in a row and he has a special move to soar higher. Standard - Mach Tornado
Side - Drill Rush
Up - Shuttle Loop
Down - Dimensional Cape
Galaxia Darkness
Fox McCloud's artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
FoxThe Star Fox series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Fox is the leader of the mercenary unit Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. he brings speed and fast attacks to the battle. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow. Standard - Blaster
Side - Fox Illusion
Up - Fire Fox
Down - Reflector
Landmaster
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PikachuThe Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Recognized the world over, Pikachu is an Electric-type Pokémon that stores energy in its cheeks for use in battle. In Smash Bros., Pikachu is a well-rounded fighter with speedy, powerful electric attacks. Quick Attack can be used twice in a row if two directions are input, one after another. Standard - Thunder Jolt
Side - Skull Bash
Up - Quick Attack
Down - Thunder
Volt Tackle
Charizard in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
CharizardThe Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The iconic Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Charizard's scorching breath can melt anything in its path. It soars through the air, seeking only worthy foes to test itself against. In Smash Bros., Charizard unleashes the destructive Flare Blitz special move-a move so strong, it even injures the user! Standard - Flamethrower
Side - Flare Blitz
Up - Fly
Down - Rock Smash
Mega Evolution
Lucario's artwork for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
LucarioThe Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
A Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon that excels in combat through the reading and manipulation of Aura. As Lucario takes more damage, its attacks grow in strength. At maximum power, Lucario deals triple damage and its Aura Sphere is particularly devastating! Foes won't even know what hit them! Standard - Aura Sphere
Side - Force Palm
Up - Extreme Speed
Down - Double Team
Mega Evolution
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JigglypuffThe Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
This Normal/Fairy-type Pokémon is best known for its soothing singing, which can put foes to sleep. In Smash Bros., it fights best in the air and can even jump six times in a row. The downside, though, is that Jigglypuff's so light, most opponents could launch it in their sleep! Standard - Rollout
Side - Pound
Up - Sing
Down - Rest
Puff Up
Greninja in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Greninja[notes 3]The Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
This Water/Dark-type Pokémon is the fully evolved form of Froakie. It's just as fast and dangerous as any other ninja, and the throwing stars it can make out of water can shear metal. In Smash Bros., as well as being a graceful, speedy fighter, it can also use moves like Hydro Pump to let it move through the air and avoid falling. Standard - Water Shuriken
Side - Shadow Sneak
Up - Hydro Pump
Down - Substitute
Secret Ninja Attack
Ness
NessThe EarthBound / Mother series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Hailing from Onett, a small town in Eagleland, this young boy's ordinary looks hide his psychic powers. Ness fought against the evil Giygas in EarthBound, and in Smash Bros. he unleashes some of the same PSI moves. Watch out for PK Thunder, a guided attack that can also launch Ness like a rocket! Standard - PK Flash
Side - PK Fire
Up - PK Thunder
Down - PSI Magnet
PK Starstorm
Artwork of Captain Falcon, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Captain FalconThe F-Zero series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
In the F-Zero racing scene, Captain Falcon uses his Blue Falcon to win big. His origins largely a mystery, he's made his way to the Smash Bros. battlefield to prove his worth outside the cockpit. He's got speed and power, and his distinct Falcon Punch leaves a dent. Start it in the air to surprise your foes! Standard - Falcon Punch
Side - Raptor Boost
Up - Falcon Dive
Down - Falcon Kick
Blue Falcon
Villager's artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Villager[notes 3]The Animal Crossing series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Male/female variants
An energetic young man from a peaceful town in Animal Crossing, he is eager to make his Smash Bros. debut! His Balloon Trip recovery lets him fly like a character from Balloon Fight. The Villager sets out to answer that age-old question: If a tree falls on the battlefield and foes are beneath it, do they get launched? Standard - Pocket
Side - Lloid Rocket
Up - Balloon Trip
Down - Timber
Dream Home
Artwork of Captain Olimar, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
OlimarThe Pikmin series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Alternate character: Alph[notes 3]
A veteran spaceship pilot for Hocotate Freight, Captain Olimar partners with Pikmin in Smash Bros. to help him in battle. Olimar is much stronger when he's got Pikmin with him, so keep them plucked and good to go. Pikmin abilities are based on their color-learn where each is best at! Standard - Pikmin Pluck
Side - Pikmin Throw
Up - Winged Pikmin
Down - Pikmin Order
End of Day
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Wii Fit Trainer[notes 3]The Wii Fit series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Male/female variants
The female trainer who helps you in the Wii Fit series. She favors a fighting style composed of yoga poses. This makes her a capable close-quarters fighter, but she has ranged attacks as well. She also has a move called Deep Breathing, which can heal you and increase attack power if timed right. Standard - Sun Salutation
Side - Header
Up - Super Hoop
Down - Deep Breathing
Wii Fit
Artwork of Shulk, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Shulk[notes 3]The Xenoblade series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
In Xenoblade Chronicles, this young lad's colony is attacked by the Mechon, so he and his friends set off to take them down. In Smash Bros., his Monado Arts let him change his specialization during battle. You can choose to boost a stat-his jump or attack, for example-but other stats might drop as a result, so choose wisely. Standard - Monado Arts
Side - Back Slash
Up - Air Slash
Down - Vision
Chain Attack
Artwork of Pac-Man in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Pac-Man[notes 3]The PAC-MAN series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The yellow, circular hero of the game PAC-MAN, which is recognized as the "Most Successful Coin-Operated Arcade Game" by Guinness World Records. In Smash Bros., he uses several moves inspired by the original PAC-MAN. Wakawaka your foes by charging up the Power Pellet move and aiming at them. Standard - Bonus Fruit
Side - Power Pellet
Up - Pac-Jump
Down - Fire Hydrant
Super Pac-Man
Mega Man's artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Mega Man[notes 3]The Mega Man series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The main hero from Capcom's 1987 action game, Mega Man. He travels from stage to stage, defeating Robot Masters to obtain new weapons. He uses this vast arsenal in Smash Bros. in a variety of ways. Metal Blades, for example, can be fired in eight directions and picked up off the ground! Standard - Metal Blade
Side - Crash Bomber
Up - Rush Coil
Down - Leaf Shield
Mega Legends
Artwork of Sonic the Hedgehog, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
SonicThe Sonic series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The main star of the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He's an easygoing hedgehog who blows past the competition with his speed. Seriously, on the ground he's faster than anyone else in Smash Bros. Use this to your advantage, avoiding blows while landing lightning-fast attacks. Standard - Homing Attack
Side - Spin Dash
Up - Spring Jump
Down - Spin Charge
Super Sonic
Solo artwork of the Mii Brawler in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Mii Brawler[notes 3]The Super Smash Bros. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
This fighter is based on a player's Mii. It excels at fighting with punches and kicks. This type of Mii is very agile, blending attacks with movement to get the battle flowing. It has superior dash and jump compared to other types. Stay close and keep whaling on foes-you'll KO them in no time! Standard - Shot Put / Ultimate Uppercut / Exploding Side Kick
Side - Onslaught / Burning Drop Kick / Headache Maker
Up - Soaring Axe Kick / Helicopter Kick / Piston Punch
Down - Head-On Assault / Feint Jump / Foot Flurry
Omega Blitz
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Mii Swordfighter[notes 3]The Super Smash Bros. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
This fighter is based on a player's Mii and favors a sword in battle. Enjoy the extra reach the sword offers, but remember that it takes a bit longer for strikes to reach your opponent as a result. Customize your Mii with chargeable moves, counters, or projectile attacks. Standard - Gale Strike / Shuriken of Light / Blurring Blade
Side - Airborne Assault / Slash Launcher / Chakram
Up - Stone Scabbard / Skyward Slash Dash / Hero's Spin
Down - Blade Counter / Reversal Slash / Power Thrust
Final Edge
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Mii Gunner[notes 3]The Super Smash Bros. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A Mii sporting a blaster arm, this fighter is a great choice for those who prefer to fight the battle from a distance. The Mii Gunner has a lot of special projectile moves available, so pick your favorites and use them when needed. Don't forget about standard and smash attacks! Standard - Charge Blast / Laser Blaze / Grenade Launch
Side - Flame Pillar / Stealth Burst / Gunner Missile
Up - Lunar Launch / Cannon Uppercut / Arm Rocket
Down - Echo Reflector / Bomb Drop / Absorbing Vortex
Full Blast

Unlockable characters

Wario from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
WarioThe Wario series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A living embodiment of gross, this villian hates Mario and loves money. He claims to have known Mario since childhood, but who can tell if that's true? In Smash Bros., he's a seriously agile heavyweight fighter. He can store up his trademark Wario Waft for explosive results. Did I mention he's gross? Standard - Chomp
Side - Wario Bike
Up - Corkscrew
Down - Wario Waft
Wario-Man
Mr. Game & Watch
Mr. Game & WatchThe Game & Watch series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Game & Watch was first released in 1980, making the series the father of the Game Boy and Nintendo DS. Or maybe an older sibling? Anyway...in Smash Bros., Mr. Game & Watch uses distinct retro moves to damage his foes. However, he's only two dimensional, so he's pretty easy to send flying. Standard - Chef
Side - Judge
Up - Fire
Down - Oil Panic
Octopus
Duck Hunt
Duck Hunt[notes 3]The Duck Hunt series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Duck Hunt Duo in European languages
You could call these two the stars of the NES 1985 launch title Duck Hunt. The goofy dog would chase down any ducks hit by the NES Zapper. In Smash Bros., these two work as a team to fight. When a can or a clay pigeon is in play, hit the button again to fire at it. Show your foes how the ducks felt! Standard - Trick Shot
Side - Clay Shooting
Up - Duck Jump
Down - Wild Gunman
NES Zapper Posse
Falco Lombardi
FalcoThe Star Fox series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
A talented pilot and part of the Star Fox team, Falco can be a bit rough around the edges. He once led his own galactic gang before joining up with Fox. In Smash Bros. his ability to jump high and deal damage in the air makes him a powerful threat and his thrown Reflector can catch foes by surprise. Standard - Blaster
Side - Falco Phantasm
Up - Fire Bird
Down - Reflector
Landmaster
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R.O.B.The R.O.B. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
This NES accessory was released in 1985, a groundbreaking system that controlled the robot via a game on the screen. In Smash Bros., R.O.B. has two projectile weapons and can use his rocket base to fly through the air. If you let his Robo Beam charge over time, it'll make a powerful blast. Standard - Robo Beam
Side - Arm Rotor
Up - Robo Burner
Down - Gyro
Super Diffusion Beam
Dr. Mario artwork.
Dr. MarioThe Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
In the 1990 puzzle game Dr. Mario, Mario threw on a white coat and decided to take a shot at that whole "medicine" thing. In this game, he's a balanced fighter who can throw Megavitamin capsules and nimbly deflect blows with his Super Sheet. He's not quite as quick as normal Mario, but his attacks deal a bit more damage. Standard - Megavitamin
Side - Super Sheet
Up - Super Jump Punch
Down - Dr. Tornado
Doctor Finale
Dark Pit
Dark Pit[notes 3]The Kid Icarus series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Pit's mysterious, black-clad doppelgänger, Dark Pit. (Some call him Pittoo, but he really doesn't like that.) When he first appears, he immediately goes after both Pit and the Underworld Army. In Smash Bros., he uses moves a lot like Pit's, though both his bow and his Sacred Treasures are different. Standard - Silver Bow
Side - Electroshock Arm
Up - Power of Flight
Down - Guardian Orbitars
Dark Pit Staff
Artwork of Lucina, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Lucina[notes 3]The Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Chrom's daughter and the future Princess of Ylisse. When she arrives from a doomed future seeking to prevent it from ever happening, she goes by the name Marth before her identity is revealed. She fights much like her adopted namesake, but her entire blade is equally powerful instead of having a more powerful tip. Standard - Shield Breaker
Side - Dancing Blade
Up - Dolphin Slash
Down - Counter
Critical Hit

Downloadable characters

Artwork of Mewtwo for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
MewtwoThe Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Mewtwo puts its psychic powers to great use in this game. Not only does it have floaty jumps, but its telekinesis gives its extra reach and its throws added power. However, its light body makes it easy to launch, so if you're willing to take the risk of getting in close, it might be worth it! Standard - Shadow Ball
Side - Confusion
Up - Teleport
Down - Disable
Psystrike
Release date: April 28, 2015 (April 15, 2015 for Club Nintendo members who have purchased and registered both versions of the game)

Price: US$3.99; US$4.99 if purchased with the 3DS version; free download for Club Nintendo members who have purchased and registered both versions of the game

Artwork of Lucas for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
LucasThe EarthBound / Mother series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The younger of the twin brothers from Nowhere makes his triumphant return to the game of Smash. Hailing from the Japan-only game Mother 3, Lucas's specialty is psychic projectile attacks. He can use these PSI attacks to do things like absorb enemy projectiles and deal supernatural damage! Standard - PK Freeze
Side - PK Fire
Up - PK Thunder
Down - PSI Magnet
PK Starstorm
Release date: June 14, 2015

Price: US$3.99; US$4.99 if purchased with the 3DS version

Roy's artwork in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
RoyThe Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Roy, the main character of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, returns for the first time since Melee! In The Binding Blade, Roy led the troops of Pherae into battle in his ailing father’s stead, and now he brings his speed and talent for short-range combat into this game. His sword, the Sword of Seals, is uniquely powerful at the base of the blade. Standard - Flare Blade
Side - Double-Edge Dance
Up - Blazer
Down - Counter
Critical Hit
Release date: June 14, 2015

Price: US$3.99; US$4.99 if purchased with the 3DS version

Artwork of Ryu from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Ryu[notes 3]Street Fighter emblem
Ryu visits from the Street Fighter series! Ryu's fighting style is based on karate, but he's mixed in some other martial arts to make his own unique style. In Smash, he will perform either weak or strong attacks depending on if you press or hold down the buttons. His special attacks also have three power levels! Standard - Hadouken
Side - Tatsumaki Senpukyaku
Up - Shoryuken
Down - Focus Attack
Shinku Hadoken / Shin Shoryuken
Release date: June 14, 2015

Price: US$5.99; US$6.99 if purchased with the 3DS version (both bundled with Suzaku Castle)

Artwork of Cloud Strife, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Cloud[notes 3] Final Fantasy Symbol.png
The protagonist of FINAL FANTASY VII, Cloud wields the enormous Buster Sword, a memento from his comrad Zack. Once a SOLDIER of Shinra, he now fights as a mercenary against the corporation he originally served. His decision to join AVALANCHE's insurgence, however, will transform his destiny. Standard - Blade Beam
Side - Cross Slash
Up - Climhazzard
Down - Limit Charge / Finishing Touch
Omnislash
Release date: December 15, 2015

Price: US$5.99; US$6.99 if purchased with the 3DS version (both bundled with Midgar)

Corrin's official artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Corrin[notes 3]The Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Corrin joins the battle from Fire Emblem Fates. Born in Hoshido but kidnapped by Nohr at a young age, Corrin was brought up by Nohrian royalty. Descended from the First Dragons, Corrin has the power to transform into a dragon. In Smash, Corrin can change parts of the body into lance-like hands and feet that have a long reach that deal more damage at the tips. Standard - Dragon Fang Shot
Side - Dragon Lunge
Up - Draconic Ascent
Down - Counter Surge
Torrential Roar
Release date: February 3, 2016

Price: US$4.99; US$5.99 if purchased with the 3DS version

Bayonetta's official artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
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Bayonetta is one of the last of the near-extinct Umbra Witches clan. She's a master of the Bullet Arts and can use her hair as a conduit to bring forth Infernal Demons. She brings all these skills and more to Smash, where she'll unleash additional damage if you hold the attack button. Damage and distract your foes with this move! Standard - Bullet Climax
Side - Heel Slide / After Burner Kick
Up - Witch Twist
Down - Witch Time
Infernal Climax
Release date: February 3, 2016

Price: US$5.99; US$6.99 if purchased with the 3DS version (both bundled with Umbra Clock Tower)

Unlocking criteria

Character Criteria I Criteria II Stage of battle
Falco Clear Classic Mode Play 10 matches Orbital Gate Assault
Wario Clear 100-Man Smash Play 20 matches Gamer
Lucina Clear Classic Mode on intensity 5.5 or higher Play 30 matches Coliseum
Dark Pit Clear All-Star mode on Normal difficulty Play 40 matches Palutena's Temple
Dr. Mario Clear a Hard difficulty Master Orders ticket Play 50 matches Delfino Plaza
R.O.B. Clear Crazy Orders after 10 rounds and defeat Crazy Hand Play 60 matches Wrecking Crew
Mr. Game & Watch Clear Classic Mode on intensity 2.0 or higher with 5 characters Play 80 matches Flat Zone X
Duck Hunt Earn 1 KO in Cruel Smash Play 100 matches Duck Hunt
Mii Fighter Create in Custom N/A N/A

Other characters

Character movesets

  • F.L.U.D.D. (Mario attack)
  • Toad (Peach attack)
  • Mechakoopa (Bowser Jr. attack)
  • Shadow Mario (Bowser Jr.'s Final Smash)
  • Navi (Link taunt)
  • Phantom (Zelda attack)
  • Gordo (King Dedede attack)
  • Chrom (Robin's Final Smash)
  • Pikmin (Olimar attack)
  • Lloid (Villager attack)
  • Tom Nook (Villager's Final Smash)
  • Timmy and Tommy Nook (Villager's Final Smash)
  • Rush (Mega Man attack)
  • Mega Man X (Mega Man's Final Smash)
  • Mega Man Volnutt (Mega Man's Final Smash)
  • MegaMan.EXE (Mega Man's Final Smash)
  • Star Force Mega Man/Geo Stellar (Mega Man's Final Smash)
  • Wild Gunman (Duck Hunt attack and Final Smash)
  • Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and/or Clyde (Pac-Man attack and taunt)
  • Fighter (Galaga) (Pac-Man attack and taunt)
  • Galaxip (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Hypership (Gaplus) (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Mappy (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Pooka (Pac-Man taunt)
  • King (King & Balloon) (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Souvalou (Xevious) (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Boscononian (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Gilgamesh (Tower of Druaga) (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Clovis (Dragon Buster) (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Red Baron (Sky Kid) (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Rally-X Car (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Paccet (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Topcup (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Don-chan (Pac-Man taunt)
  • Dunban (Shulk's Final Smash)
  • Riki (Shulk's Final Smash)

Stage cameos

Stage bosses

Stages

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has a total of 55 stages, with 21 returning and 34 being new. 41 of the stages are accessible at any time, 5 have to be unlocked, 9 are downloadable content. Not every stage is the same as in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS since some are based on games released on home consoles. Thirteen stages are in both versions, including every downloadable stage except Miiverse and Pirate Ship. All stages have an Omega (Ω) form, in which fighters battle on only a large, flat platform, and the player can press X Button to select it. The My Music feature is also selectable from the stage select screen by pressing Y Button.

Stage Description Songs Maximum # of players
Normal Omega
Normal Stages
Screenshot of a stage from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
BattlefieldThe Super Smash Bros. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A basic stage featuring a main platform and three soft platforms floating above. The time of day changes as the
  • Battlefield
  • Multi-Man Smash
  • Trophy Rush
  • Credits (Super Smash Bros.): Ver. 2
  • Menu (Melee)
  • Boss Battle (Melee)
  • Multi-Man Melee 2 (Melee)
  • Cruel Smash (Brawl)
  • Battlefield (Brawl)
  • Battlefield Ver. 2 (Brawl)
  • Boss Battle Song 1 (Brawl)
  • Menu
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Big Battlefield, in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Big BattlefieldThe Super Smash Bros. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A larger form of the Battlefield stage, designed to accomodate the 8-Player Smash mode. It has six soft platforms instead of three. 8 8
Final Destination from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Final DestinationThe Super Smash Bros. series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage featuring only a flat platform and changing scenery. Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core are fought here in Classic Mode.
  • Final Destination
  • Final Destination Ver. 2
  • Master Hand
  • Menu (Melee): Ver. 2
  • Credits (Super Smash Bros.)
  • Metal Battle (Melee)
  • Final Destination (Melee)
  • Giga Bowser (Melee)
  • Final Destination (Brawl)
  • Boss Battle Song 2 (Brawl)
  • Master Core
  • Master Fortress: First Wave
  • Master Fortress: Second Wave
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Mushroom Kingdom U (New Super Mario Bros. U)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Mushroom Kingdom U takes place in areas based on New Super Mario Bros. U, each having their own hazards and features. Through the stage, Nabbit sometimes appears to abduct fighters and carry them beyond the blast line.
  • Ground Theme / Underground Theme
  • Super Mario Bros. Medley
  • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Medley
  • Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley
  • Fortress Boss (Super Mario World)
  • Athletic Theme / Ground Theme
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
  • Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
  • Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. U)
  • Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2)
  • Super Bell Hill
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The Mario Galaxy stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Mario Galaxy (Super Mario Galaxy)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage taking place on a planet from Gateway Galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy, the gravity is curved, affecting the characters and most projectiles.
  • Egg Planet
  • Rosalina in the Observatory / Luma's Theme
  • Super Mario Galaxy
  • Egg Planet (original)
  • Gusty Garden Galaxy
  • Theme of SMG2
  • Sky Station
  • Bowser's Galaxy Generator
  • Fated Battle
  • The Great Tower Showdown 2
  • Champion Road
  • The Grand Finale
  • Jergingha - Planet Destruction Form
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Delfino Plaza in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Delfino Plaza[notes 4] (Super Mario Sunshine)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Taking place in its namesake location, the stage has a large platform with several soft platforms hovering above, and they frequently transport fighters to different areas of Delfino Plaza.
  • Delfino Plaza
  • Ricco Harbor
  • Super Mario 3D Land Theme / Beach Theme
  • Princess Peach's Castle
  • Rainbow Cruise
  • Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)
  • Main Theme (Super Mario 64)
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Mario Circuit in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Another Super Mario-themed stage based on its namesake from Mario Kart 8. Fighters are carried around the race track and dropped, in a similar manner to Delfino Plaza. The stage hazard is the Shy Guy racers.
  • Circuit (Mario Kart 7)
  • Rainbow Road Medley
  • Cloudtop Cruise
  • Mario Circuit (Mario Kart 8)
  • Mario Kart Stadium
  • Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 8)
  • Rainbow Road (Mario Kart 7)
  • Mushroom Gorge
  • Minigame Theme (Mario Party 9)
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Brawl's Mario Circuit in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Mario Circuit (Brawl)[notes 4] (Mario Kart)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The stage takes place in an area resembling Figure-8 Circuit from Mario Kart DS. The stage features driving Shy Guys as hazards, much like its later Mario Kart 8 version, but not in 8-Player Smash.
  • Mario Circuit
  • Luigi Raceway
  • Waluigi Pinball
  • Mario Tennis / Mario Golf
  • Rainbow Road (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)
  • Title (3D Hot Rally)
  • Excite Truck
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Luigi's Mansion in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Luigi's Mansion[notes 4] (Luigi's Mansion)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Taking place at its identically named mansion, though located above a large chasm. The mansion has three levels that fighters can jump between.
  • Luigi's Mansion Theme
  • Luigi's Mansion Series Medley
  • Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
  • Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World/SMB 3)
  • Underground Theme (Super Mario Land)
  • On the Hunt -Gloomy Manor Ver.- (Instrumental)
  • Boss 1 (Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword)
  • Tetris Type A
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Jungle Hijinxs in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country Returns)The Donkey Kong series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Taking place at the level of the same name from Donkey Kong Country Returns. The stage uniquely has a battlefield in the front and another in the back, and players can travel between them using a Barrel Cannon.
  • Gear Getaway
  • Jungle Level
  • Jungle Level Jazz Style
  • Stickerbush Symphony
  • DK Rap
  • Jungle Hijinxs
  • Mole Patrol
  • Battle for Storm Hill
  • Mangrove Cove
  • Swinger Flinger
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The classic Kongo Jungle stage from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Kongo Jungle 64[notes 5][notes 6] (Donkey Kong Country)The Donkey Kong series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
A stage that has a rotating Barrel Cannon beneath it, launching whoever enters it.
  • Kongo Jungle
  • Jungle Level Tribal Style
  • Jungle Level Ver. 2
  • King K. Rool / Ship Deck 2
  • Donkey Kong Country Returns
  • Donkey Kong Country Returns (Vocals)
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Skyloft (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
In a similar vein to Delfino Plaza, the stage takes fighters around Skyloft from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword as they battle.
  • Ballad of the Goddess / Ghirahim's Theme
  • Main Theme / Underworld Theme
  • Gerudo Valley
  • Saria's Song / Middle Boss Battle
  • The Great Sea / Menu Select
  • Tal Tal Heights
  • Village of the Blue Maiden
  • Ballad of the Goddess
  • Lorule Main Theme
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Bridge of Eldin in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Bridge of Eldin[notes 4] (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess)The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Taking place at the location of the same name from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, the stage involves battling on a long, stone bridge. King Bulblin sometimes rides Lord Bullbo and drops a bomb that destroys the center of the bridge. A portal later arrives to fix the bridge. will appear to repair the bridge.
  • Main Theme Ver. 2 (The Legend of Zelda)
  • Dark World / Dark World Dungeon
  • Title (The Legend of Zelda)
  • Hidden Mountain & Forest
  • Ocarina of Time Medley
  • Hyrule Field Theme
  • Main Theme (Twilight Princess)
  • The Hidden Village
  • Midna's Lament
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Temple[notes 7] (The Legend of Zelda)The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A large, midair stage taking place at a regular temple from The Legend of Zelda series. There are several platforms where fighters can battle.
  • Great Temple / Temple
  • Full Steam Ahead (Spirit Tracks)
  • Temple Theme
  • Main Theme (The Legend of Zelda)
  • Song of Storms
  • The Dark World
  • Gerudo Valley (original)
  • Dragon Roost Island
  • Hyrule Main Theme
  • Yuga Battle (Hyrule Castle)
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Pyrosphere (Metroid: Other M)The Metroid series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Based on the identically titled location from Metroid: Other M, the stage consists of a large base platform with soft platforms on either side. Ridley is a stage boss here, like with the origin location.
  • Vs. Ridley
  • Title (Metroid)
  • Escape
  • Sector 1
  • Vs. Parasite Queen
  • Vs. Meta Ridley
  • Multiplayer (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
  • Psycho Bits
  • Nemesis Ridley
  • Lockdown Battle Theme
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Norfair in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Norfair[notes 4] (Metroid)The Metroid series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Taking place at the location of the same name from the Metroid series. Fighters battle on platforms hovering above a large pit of lava. The hazards include walls of lava appearing from either side, lava being sprayed on the stage, and a huge wave that fills almost the entire stage.
  • Main Theme (Metroid)
  • Brinstar
  • Brinstar Depths
  • Norfair
  • Ending (Metroid)
  • Theme of Samus Aran, Space Warrior
  • The Burning Lava Fish
  • Battle Scene / Final Boss (Golden Sun)
  • Marionation Gear
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Port Town Aero Dive in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Port Town Aero Dive[notes 4] (F-Zero GX)The F-Zero series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Takes place at the identically titled location from F-Zero GX. Fighters battle on a long platform that goes around the track before sometimes landing, similarly to the Delfino Plaza. Several F-Zero machines sometimes race by, damaging fighters if they make contact.
  • Mute City Ver. 3
  • Mute City
  • Mute City Ver. 2
  • White Land
  • Fire Field
  • Big Blue
  • Mute City (original)
  • Red Canyon
  • Car Select
  • Dream Chaser
  • Devil's Call in Your Heart
  • Climb Up! And Get the Last Chance!
  • Brain Cleaner
  • Shotgun Kiss
  • Planet Colors
  • Golden Forest (1080° Snowboarding)
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Woolly World (Yoshi's Woolly World)The Yoshi series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage based on the aesthetics of Yoshi's Woolly World. There is a large mobile with hanging platforms that goes into the air after some time.
  • Yoshi's Island
  • Yoshi's Woolly World
  • Obstacle Course (Yoshi's Island)
  • Yoshi's Story Ver. 2
  • Ending (Yoshi's Story)
  • Flower Field
  • Wildlands
  • Main Theme (Yoshi's New Island)
  • Bandit Valley (Yoshi's New Island)
  • Yoshi's Woolly World (original)
  • Paper Mario Medley
  • Try, Try Again
  • Tough Guy Alert!
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Melee's Yoshi's Island in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Yoshi's Island[notes 7] (Super Mario World)The Yoshi series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage featuring several elements from Super Mario World, namely a sloped Warp Pipe and rotating blocks, as well as a sloped hill to the right.
  • Super Mario World Medley
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
  • Yoshi's Island (Melee)
  • Title / Ending (Super Mario World)
  • Yoshi's Story
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Great Cave Offensive in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
The Great Cave Offensive (Kirby Super Star)The Kirby series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The stage is based on the mode from Kirby Super Star and is the largest stage. It is divided into different sections based on areas from said mode.
  • The Great Cave Offensive
  • Butter Building Ver. 2
  • King Dedede's Theme Ver. 2
  • Forest/Nature Area
  • Green Greens Ver. 2
  • Green Greens (Melee)
  • Squeak Squad Theme
  • Celestial Valley
  • Frozen Hillside
  • The Adventure Begins
  • Through the Forest
  • Floral Fields
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Halberd[notes 4] (Kirby Super Star)The Kirby series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
The main platform circles around the Halberd before landing on the ship itself before returning the fighters to the start. A large cannon functions as the stage hazard.
  • The Legendary Air Ride Machine
  • King Dedede's Theme
  • Butter Building
  • Gourmet Race (Brawl)
  • Meta Knight's Revenge
  • Vs. Marx
  • 0² Battle
  • Boss Theme Medley
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Orbital Gate in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Orbital Gate Assault (Star Fox: Assault)The Star Fox series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Taking place at the Orbital Gate, fighters are required to constantly jump between ships due to a war ongoing with them.
  • Theme from Area 6 / Missile Slipstream
  • Star Wolf's Theme / Sector Z
  • Corneria
  • Main Theme (Star Fox 64)
  • Area 6
  • Space Battleground
  • Break: Through the Ice
  • Star Wolf (Star Fox: Assault)
  • Tunnel Theme (X-Scape)
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Lylat Cruise in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Lylat Cruise[notes 4] (Star Fox)The Star Fox series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Similar to Battlefield except with more angled platforms and a dynamic background carrying fighters through space.
  • Space Armada
  • Main Theme (Star Fox)
  • Corneria (Brawl)
  • Theme from Venom
  • Star Wolf
  • Area 6 Ver. 2
  • Tunnel Scene (X)
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Kalos Pokémon League (Pokémon X and Pokémon Y)The Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Taking place at the identically titled location from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the stage cycles between the main hall and four other chambers
  • Battle! (Trainer Battle) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
  • Battle! (Champion) / Champion Cynthia
  • Route 10
  • N's Castle Medley
  • Battle! (Reshiram / Zekrom)
  • Route 23
  • Battle! (Team Flare)
  • Pokémon Center (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue)
  • Battle! (Team Galactic)
  • Route 209 (Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl)
  • Battle! (Dialga/Palkia) / Spear Pillar
  • Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
  • Victory Road (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
  • Battle! (Champion) (Pokémon X / Pokémon Y)
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Pokémon Stadium, in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Pokémon Stadium 2[notes 5][notes 4] (Pokémon)The Pokémon series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
A stage that switches between variations based on types, affecting the hazards as well.
  • Pokémon Main Theme (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue)
  • Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl)
  • Road to Viridian City (From Pallet Town / Pewter City)
  • Pokémon Gym / Evolution (Pokémon Red / Pokémon Blue)
  • Poké Floats
  • Pokémon Stadium
  • Pokémon Stadium 2
  • Battle! (Wild Pokémon) (Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire)
  • Victory Road (Pokémon Ruby / Pokémon Sapphire)
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Onett[notes 7] (EarthBound)The EarthBound / Mother series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage taking place between two houses and a drug store. The stage hazard is fast-driving cars, which fighters can be hit by if they are presently on the ground.
  • Onett
  • Magicant / Eight Melodies (Mother)
  • Onett Theme / Winters Theme
  • Smiles and Tears
  • Pollyanna (I Believe in You)
  • Snowman
  • Mother 3 Love Theme
  • Porky's Theme
  • Unfounded Revenge / Smashing Song of Praise
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Coliseum (Fire Emblem)The Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
A stage taking place at an arena. It begins long and flat, but platforms rise and retreat throughout the battle.
  • The Devoted
  • Coliseum Series Medley
  • Fight 1 (Fire Emblem Gaiden)
  • Meeting Theme Series Medley
  • Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Medley
  • Time of Action
  • Id (Purpose)
  • Duty (Ablaze)
  • Conquest (Ablaze)
  • Glory of Heracles
  • Attack (Soma Bringer)
  • Lost In Thoughts All Alone
  • Lost In Thoughts All Alone (original)
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Castle Siege[notes 4] (Fire Emblem)The Fire Emblem series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The setting of the stage switches between taking place outside of a castle, the inside, and an underground location filled with lava.
  • Fire Emblem Theme
  • Fire Emblem
  • Shadow Dragon Medley
  • With Mila's Divine Protection (Celica Map 1)
  • Winning Road - Roy's Hope
  • Attack (Fire Emblem)
  • Preparing to Advance
  • Crimean Army Sortie
  • Against the Dark Knight
  • Power-Hungry Fool
  • Victory Is Near
  • Ike's Theme
  • Lost In Thoughts All Alone
  • Lost In Thoughts All Alone (original)
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Flat Zone X (Game & Watch)[notes 5]The Game & Watch series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A successor to both the Flat Zone and Flat Zone 2 stages from earlier Super Smash Bros. games, incorporating elements from both stages.
  • Flat Zone 2
  • Flat Zone
  • Dr. Mario
  • Chill (Dr. Mario)
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The Palutena's Temple stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Palutena's Temple (Kid Icarus: Uprising)The Kid Icarus series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
A stage taking place at the identically titled location from Kid Icarus: Uprising. There are several platforms to battle on.
  • Boss Fight 1 (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
  • In the Space-Pirate Ship
  • Wrath of the Reset Bomb
  • Lightning Chariot Base
  • Destroyed Skyworld
  • Magnus's Theme
  • Dark Pit's Theme
  • Hades's Infernal Theme
  • Thunder Cloud Temple
  • Weyard
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Skyworld in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Skyworld[notes 4] (Kid Icarus)The Kid Icarus series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
A stage with platforms that are breakable, allowing fighters to pass through, but they rebuild after a while.
  • Underworld
  • Title (Kid Icarus)
  • Overworld
  • Kid Icarus Retro Medley
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Gamer (Game & Wario)The Wario series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage based on the identically titled mode from Game & Wario. Fighters battle on a large table during the night, though other stage components are randomly generated. 5-Volt is the hazard, and she causes fighters to launch off upon noticing them.
  • Gamer
  • Ashley's Song (JP)
  • Ashley's Song
  • WarioWare, Inc.
  • WarioWare, Inc. Medley
  • Ruins (Wario Land: Shake It!)
  • PERFORMANCE
  • Dragon Battle
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Garden of Hope (Pikmin 3)The Pikmin series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage taking place at the identically titled location from Pikmin 3. The hazard is a Peckish Aristocrab, which destroys some of the structures and inflicts heavy damage upon fighters if it touches them.
  • Stage Select (Pikmin 2)
  • Mission Mode (Pikmin 3)
  • Stage Clear / Title (Pikmin)
  • Environmental Noises
  • World Map (Pikmin 2)
  • Main Theme (Pikmin)
  • Forest of Hope
  • Garden of Hope
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Town and City (Animal Crossing: City Folk)The Animal Crossing series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage based on both the player's town and the city from Animal Crossing: City Folk. The time of day corresponds to the time set on the Wii U's internal clock.
  • Plaza / Title (Animal Crossing: City Folk / Animal Crossing: Wild World)
  • Tour
  • Kapp'n's Song
  • Outdoors at 7 p.m. (Sunny) / Main Street
  • Bubblegum K.K.
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Smashville[notes 5][notes 4] (Animal Crossing)The Animal Crossing series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
Essentially an earlier iteration of Town and City, but with a background based on Animal Crossing: Wild World. The time of day is still affected by the time on the Wii U's internal clock.
  • Title (Animal Crossing)
  • Tortimer Island Medley
  • Go K.K. Rider!
  • 2:00 a.m. (Animal Crossing)
  • Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store
  • The Roost
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Wii Fit Studio (Wii Fit)The Wii Fit series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage based on the Wii Fit games, Wii Fit Studio has a mirror that sometimes switches to a silhouette that demonstrates yoga poses, but this does not affect gameplay.
  • Super Hoop
  • Skateboard Arena (Free Mode)
  • Wii Fit Plus Medley
  • Rhythm Boxing
  • Mischievous Mole-way
  • Core Luge
  • Bathtime Theme
  • Bathtime Theme (Vocal Mix)
  • Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!
  • Menu (Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!)
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Boxing Ring[notes 8] (Punch-Out!!)The Punch-Out!! series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage taking place at a boxing ring and featuring ropes that can be bounced on and breakable light fixtures.
  • Jogging/Countdown
  • Minor Circuit
  • Minor Circuit Theme
  • Title (Punch-Out!!)
  • World Circuit Theme
  • Culdcept
  • Shin Onigashima Medley
  • Tomorrow's Passion
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Gaur Plain[notes 8] (Xenoblade Chronicles)The Xenoblade series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A large stage taking place at the identically titled location from Xenoblade Chronicles. The stage boss is Metal Face, but only during the night.
  • Gaur Plain
  • Xenoblade Chronicles Medley
  • Engage the Enemy
  • Gaur Plain (Night)
  • Time to Fight!
  • An Obstacle in Our Path
  • Mechanical Rhythm
  • You Will Know Our Names
  • The valedictory elegy
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Duck Hunt[notes 5][notes 8] (Duck Hunt)The Duck Hunt series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage featuring the gameplay scene from the Duck Hunt game. The dog appears from the grass sometimes, serving as a platform himself.
  • Duck Hunt Medley
  • Balloon Trip
  • The Mysterious Murasame Castle Medley
  • Clu Clu Land
  • Famicom Medley
  • NES Remix 2 Title Theme
  • Swan Lesson (Art Academy)
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75 m[notes 4] (Donkey Kong)The Donkey Kong series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
A recreation of the Donkey Kong stage, the 8-bit Donkey Kong at the top left is a hazard, as well as the jacks that it sends bouncing from the left down to the right.
  • Donkey Kong
  • Opening (Donkey Kong)
  • Mario Bros.
  • 25m Theme
  • Chill (Dr. Mario) Ver. 2
  • PictoChat
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Wrecking Crew stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Wrecking Crew (Wrecking Crew)Wrecking Crew emblem, as seen in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage taking place at a location based on Wrecking Crew, but with updated visuals. There are bombs that collapse the floor above if attacked and barrels that can trap fighters temporarily.
  • Wrecking Crew Medley
  • Wrecking Crew Retro Medley
  • Balloon Fight Medley
  • Ice Climber
  • Icicle Mountain
  • Stack-Up/Gyromite
  • Mach Rider
  • Lip's Theme (Panel de Pon)
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Pilotwings (Pilotwings)Pilotwings Symbol.png
A stage starting on the red biplane from Pilotwings before changing to the modern yellow bi-plane from Pilotwings Resort.
  • Light Plane
  • Light Plane (Vocal Mix)
  • Turbo Jet
  • Pedal Glider
  • Light Plane (original)
  • Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger
  • ST01 Roll Out, Wonderful 100!
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Wuhu Island (Wii Sports Resort)Emblem used to represent the Wii Sports series in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
A stage taking place at the identically titled location, the main platforms move fighters to different areas around the stage, like Delfino Plaza.
  • Wii Sports Series Medley
  • Wii Sports Resort
  • Wii Sports Resort Ver. 2
  • Opening Theme / Select (Wii Sports)
  • Title Theme (Wii Sports Resort)
  • Tetris: Type B
  • Style Savvy: Trendsetters
  • Pop Fashion Show
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The Windy Hill Zone stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Windy Hill Zone (Sonic Lost World)The Sonic series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage featuring several types of platforms, including a large wheel with rotating platforms. A similary to the Mario Galaxy stage is that the main platform is curved.
  • Windy Hill - Zone 1
  • Green Hill Zone
  • Angel Island Zone
  • Open Your Heart
  • Live & Learn
  • Escape from the City
  • Sonic Heroes
  • Wonder World
  • Right There, Ride On
  • His World (Instrumental)
  • Seven Rings in Hand
  • Knight of the Wind
  • Rooftop Run
  • Reach for the Stars
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Wily Castle[notes 8] (Mega Man)The Mega Man series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A stage that takes place outside Wily Castle from Mega Man 2. Yellow Devil sometimes arrives to be fought as the stage boss.
  • Mega Man 2 Medley
  • Cut Man Stage
  • Quick Man Stage
  • Air Man Stage
  • Spark Man Stage
  • Shadow Man Stage
  • Mega Man Retro Medley
  • Mega Man 2 Retro Medley
  • Mega Man 3 Retro Medley
  • Mega Man 4-6 Retro Medley
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Pac-Land[notes 5] (Pac-Land)The PAC-MAN series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
A side-scrolling stage based on PAC-LAND and featuring various areas from the game
  • PAC-MAN'S PARK / BLOCK TOWN
  • PAC-MAN
  • PAC-MAN (Club Mix)
  • Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1
  • Namco Arcade '90s Retro Medley 2
  • Libble Rabble Retro Medley
  • Sky Kid Retro Medley
  • Metro-Cross Retro Medley
  • Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley
  • Bravoman Retro Medley
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Extra Stages
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Dream Land (64)[notes 8][notes 8] (Kirby)The Kirby series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

Release date: June 14, 2015
Price: US$1.99; US$2.99 if purchased with the Wii U version

A stage based on the Dream Land areas from the Kirby series. The stage hazard is Whispy Woods, who sometimes blows wind to push characters towards the edge of the stage.

  • Gourmet Race (64)
  • Ice Cream Island
  • Gourmet Race (Melee)
  • Planet Popstar
  • Forest Stage
  • The World to Win
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Suzaku Castle in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Suzaku Castle[notes 8][9] (Street Fighter II)Street Fighter emblem

Release date: June 14, 2015
Price: Available alongside Ryu

A stage based on Ryu's home stage in Street Fighter II, Suzaku Castle includes four wooden platforms for fighters to battle on.

  • Ryu Stage
  • Ken Stage
  • Ryu Stage Type A
  • Ken Stage Type A
  • Ryu Stage Type B
  • Ken Stage Type B
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Miiverse stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Miiverse (Miiverse)The symbol representing Miiverse, as seen in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Release date: June 14, 2015
Price: Free with the version 1.0.8 update

A stage featuring the same platforms as Battlefield. The only feature it had was that posts from Miiverse would appear in the background, up until the service had ended.

  • Mii Plaza
  • Mario Paint Medley
  • Nintendo Land Medley
  • Tomodachi Life
  • Wii Shop Channel
  • Freaky Forms: Your Creations, Alive! Medley
  • Save the World, Heroes!
  • Dark Lord
  • Title (Big Brain Academy)
  • Blue Birds
  • Monkey Watch
  • Title Theme (Nintendo Land)
  • Final Results (Wii Party U)
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Peach's Castle in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Peach's Castle (64)[notes 8][notes 6] (Super Mario)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

Release date: July 31, 2015
Price: US$1.99; US$2.99 if purchased with the Wii U version

A stage taking place high above Peach's Castle. Besides two slanted platforms, the stage also has a Bumper in the air that knocks away fighters who touch it.

  • Peach's Castle Stage
  • Main Theme (Super Mario 64)
  • Slide
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) (original)
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 2)
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Hyrule Castle, in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Hyrule Castle (64)[notes 8][notes 6] (The Legend of Zelda)The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

Release date: July 31, 2015
Price: US$1.99; US$2.99 if purchased with the Wii U version

A relatively wide stage taking place on top of Hyrule Castle. Its hazard is tornadoes, which spawn every thirty seconds.

  • Hyrule Castle Stage
  • The Legend of Zelda Medley
  • Hyrule Field Theme
  • Overworld Theme (The Legend of Zelda)
  • Overworld Theme (A Link to the Past)
  • Termina Field
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Super Mario Maker stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Super Mario Maker[notes 8] (Super Mario Maker)The Super Mario franchise emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

Release date: September 30, 2015
Price: US$2.49; US$3.49 if purchased with the Wii U version

A stage featuring elements from Super Mario Maker. The layout changes each time it is played on, although it always has several platforms, ? Blocks, and Brick Blocks. It also switches between the Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros. U game styles throughout the battle.

  • Style Switch: Ground Theme
  • Title (Super Mario Maker)
  • Mario Bros.
  • Super Mario Bros. Medley
  • Ground Theme / Underground Theme
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
  • Underwater Theme (Super Mario Bros.)
  • Princess Peach's Castle
  • Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels Medley
  • Super Mario Bros. 3 Medley
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
  • Airship Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3)
  • Underground Theme (Super Mario Land)
  • Super Mario World Medley
  • Yoshi's Island (Melee)
  • Fortress Boss (Super Mario World)
  • Castle / Boss Fortress (Super Mario World/SMB 3)
  • Title / Ending (Super Mario World)
  • Main Theme (New Super Mario Bros.)
  • Athletic Theme / Ground Theme
  • Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. 2)
  • Ground Theme (New Super Mario Bros. U)
  • Peach's Castle Stage
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 3) (original)
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros. 2)
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.) (original)
  • Ground Theme (Super Mario World)
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Pirate Ship stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Pirate Ship[notes 4] (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker)The Legend of Zelda series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

Release date: September 30, 2015
Price: US$1.99

Fighters battle on a Pirate Ship as it travels across the Great Sea. The King of Red Lions sometimes appears by the Pirate Ship, usable as another platform.

  • Dragon Roost Island
  • The Great Sea / Menu Select
  • The Legend of Zelda Medley
  • Dark World / Dark World Dungeon
  • Tal Tal Heights
  • Song of Storms
  • Gerudo Valley (original)
  • Gerudo Valley
  • Ocarina of Time Medley
  • Village of the Blue Maiden
  • Termina Field
  • Ballad of the Goddess
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Midgar.png
Midgar[notes 8] (Final Fantasy VII)Final Fantasy Symbol.png

Release date: December 15, 2015
Price: Available alongside Cloud

A stage taking place in Midgar from Final Fantasy VII and having platforms like those in Battlefield. The main stage feature is a summon appearing from a Summon Materia to attack the fighters.

  • Let the Battles Begin!
  • Fight On!
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Umbra Clock Tower stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Umbra Clock Tower[notes 8] (Bayonetta)Bayonetta.png

Release date: March 2, 2016
Price: Available alongside Bayonetta

Fighters battle on the falling clock tower from the opening scene of Bayonetta. The platform where the battle occurs is flat, but some debris may arrive to be used as platforms.

  • Let's Hit The Climax!
  • Theme Of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny (Instrumental)
  • Tomorrow Is Mine (Bayonetta 2 Theme) (Instrumental)
  • One Of A Kind
  • Riders Of The Light
  • Red & Black
  • After Burner (∞ Climax Mix)
  • Friendship
  • Let's Dance, Boys!
  • The Legend Of Aesir
  • Time For The Climax!
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Unlocking criteria

Stage Criteria
Kongo Jungle 64 Clear the event The Original Heavyweights
Pokemon Stadium 2 Clear the event When Lightning Strikes
Flat Zone X Break 100 blocks in Trophy Rush as Mr. Game & Watch
Smashville Clear the event Playing Tricks
PAC-LAND Play all maps in Smash Tour
Duck Hunt Defeat at least one opponent in Solo Cruel Smash in Multi-Man Smash

Items

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has the same items as in the Nintendo 3DS version, just like with fighters. A total of 75 items appear, 26 of which are new.

Normal items

New items

Returning items

Assist Trophies

37 Assist Trophy characters make an appearance, of which 21 are new, while the other 18 are from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

New Assist Trophies

Returning Assist Trophies

Pokémon

40 different species of Pokémon can be summoned from Poké Balls, just like in previous games. 23 of the Pokémon species were introduced with this role in the Super Smash Bros. series.

New Pokémon

  • Abomasnow
  • Arceus
  • Chespin
  • Darkrai
  • Dedenne
  • Eevee
  • Fennekin
  • Fletchling
  • Genesect
  • Giratina
  • Gogoat
  • Inkay
  • Keldeo
  • Kyurem
  • Meloetta
  • Oshawott
  • Palkia
  • Snivy
  • Spewpa
  • Swirlix
  • Victini
  • Xerneas
  • Zoroark

Returning Pokémon

  • Bellossom
  • Deoxys
  • Electrode
  • Entei
  • Gardevoir
  • Goldeen
  • Kyogre
  • Latias and Latios
  • Lugia
  • Meowth
  • Metagross
  • Mew
  • Moltres
  • Snorlax
  • Staryu
  • Suicune
  • Togepi

Reception

Critical reception

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has received critical acclaim, praising its variety of modes and character selection.

Reviews
Reviewer, Publication Score Comment
Griffin McElroy, Polygon 9.5/10 "Pound for pound, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has been the most fun I've had playing video games in 2014, and a well-polished crown jewel in the Wii U's library. I've spent dozens of hours Smashing roomfuls of friends into oblivion, grinding through events and hunting down unlockables — and, happily, I feel like I'm just getting started."
Daniel Starkey, GameSpot 9/10 "Poor internet functionality is, thankfully, a blight on an otherwise incredible game. Between the Masterpiece Collections, which are short demos of the classic games that inspired Smash Bros., the many fighters and stages, the deep character customization for fine-tuning your fighters to suit your play style, and the extensive screenshot editing tools, there's just so much to do. With the Wii U release, Smash Bros. has fully realized its goals. There's something here for nearly everyone--from young to old, from novice to expert--presented almost without compromise. Super Smash Bros. Wii U invites everyone to join in its undiluted, joyous celebration of the broad community that Nintendo has built over the past forty years."
Jose Otero, IGN 9.8/10 "Nearly every aspect of Smash Wii U seems fine-tuned not only to appeal to the nostalgia of long-time Nintendo fans, but also to be accessible to new players. Once they're hooked, it draws them in deeper with a set of great modes and tempting rewards. There's just so much here, and I've rarely seen a game with so many enjoyable and replayable ideas in a single package. Playing eight-player matches and classic four-player brawls are only the beginning, and I don't see a reason to stop playing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U for a long time."
Aggregators
Compiler Platform / Score
Metacritic 92
GameRankings 92.39%

Sales

Within three days of launch, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U sold over 490,000 units in North America, becoming the best-selling Wii U game instantly.[17] As of September 30, 2021, the game had sold 5.38 million units worldwide.[18]

Awards

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U also won the award for the "Best Fighting Game" at The Game Awards 2014.[19]

Updates

Note that the most recent software update must be downloaded to access Nintendo Online. In addition, most updates invalidate replay data created before that update, making them unplayable, due to replays reading game data and inputting recordings of data live, rather than actual footage.

1.0.1

Release date: November 21, 2014
On the same day as the release of the game, update version 1.0.1 was released for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The update makes fixes to enhance gameplay stability. For those who pre-ordered the game digitally, the update is part of the game download.[20]

1.0.2

Release date: January 29, 2015
The second update was released January 29, 2015, the update's download size is 316 MB, and it updates the game to version 1.0.2. It is also required for online play. The update adds 15 additional stages to 8-Player Smash mode, nine standard and six omega forms, in addition to making other minor fixes.[21]

1.0.6

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U's players of these countries (in blue) can send and receive photos, replays, custom stages and Mii characters via online.

Release date: April 15, 2015[22]
The third update for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was released the same day as the Mewtwo downloadable content for Club Nintendo members as well as the additional Mii suits, updating the game directly to version 1.0.6, the same as the current version of the Nintendo 3DS game. In addition to adjusting the character balance, the update adds a prompt to the Notifications menu to take players directly to the Nintendo eShop to purchase downloadable content. The update also adds Share mode to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, allowing players to post, view, and download replays, photos, Mii Fighters, and custom stages online.[22] The update also adds six additional Ω versions of stages to 8-Player Smash mode. The update also adds compatibility with the first set of released downloadable content.

1.0.7

Release date: April 23, 2015
For the game's fourth update, a glitch in interpreting Global Smash Power for Mewtwo was fixed that prevented players from accessing Online, since the data was interpreted as invalid.

1.0.8

Release date: June 14, 2015
The fifth game update allows for the game to receive the latest set of downloadable content. The Miiverse stage, along with Dreamland N64 has been added into the game, and individual communities have been created for every character allowing users to post comments to cheer that fighter on. Various other gameplay adjustments have also been made.

1.0.9

Release date: July 2, 2015
This update simply makes unspecified gameplay changes.[23]

1.1.0

Release date: July 30, 2015
The version 1.1.0 update adds Tournament mode to the game, as well as the ability to post saved replays to YouTube. This also adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released July 31. In addition, upon downloading, players receive the K.K. Slider Outfit and Hat for free.[24]

1.1.1

Release Date: September 30th, 2015
Version 1.1.1 adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released the same day. The update also makes various gameplay changes and it added a wave for the female Robin using the Levin Sword in one of her Victory Poses.[25]

1.1.2

Release Date: October 8, 2015
For update version 1.1.2, the only update to the game is a fix for a glitch which makes Diddy Kong unable to be grabbed after being hit with a multi-hit attack while shielding.[26]

1.1.3

Release Date: December 15, 2015
The tenth update of the game adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released the same day.

1.1.4

Release date: February 3, 2016
The eleventh update of the game adds compatibility with the latest set of downloadable content released the same day.

1.1.5

Release date: March 15, 2016
The twelfth update includes new changes for characters.

1.1.6

Release date: May 20, 2016
The thirteenth update includes new changes only for Bayonetta.

1.1.7

Release date: July 18, 2017
The fourteenth update adds amiibo compatibility for Bayonetta, Cloud Strife, and Corrin. Due to no balance changes, replays from version 1.1.6 are unaffected.

Downloadable content

SmashWiki article: Downloadable content (SSB4)

Nine downloadable stages and seven playable fighters were made downloadable content, and there were options to purchase bundles in either entire waves or specific portions. Mewtwo was released in April 2015, and players could avoid receive it for free if they had both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions registered within Club Nintendo.[27] In June 2015, Lucas, Roy, and Ryu were released as fighters, and Miiverse, Dream Land (64), and Suzaku Castle were as stages. Peach's Castle (64) and Hyrule Castle (64) were released in July 2015, and Pirate Ship and Super Mario Maker were released in September 2015. The next fighter, Cloud, was released in December 2015, as well as his associated Midgar stage. Corrin and Bayonetta were released in February 2016, as well as Umbra Clock Tower. The last downloadable content was additional Mii Costumes.

amiibo

SmashWiki article: amiibo

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is the first Wii U game to be compatible with amiibo. There was even a Super Smash Bros. line of amiibo launched as the first line of amiibo figurines; the Super Smash Bros. line was released in waves, with every fighter receiving their own amiibo.[28] The player could scan a compatible amiibo figure to add its character into the game as a usable or opposing fighter.[29] An amiibo's level and battle stats increase each time it participates in battle,[30] having fifty being the highest level.[31] Its moves are customizable.[30]

Soundtrack

Cover for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack
The cover to the soundtrack.
Main article: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: A Smashing Soundtrack

A two-disc soundtrack for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U was distributed exclusively to Club Nintendo members who had registered both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions before January 13, 2015.[32] The blue disc contains tracks from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, while the red disc has tracks from the Nintendo 3DS version.[9]

Pre-release and unused content

Main article: List of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U pre-release and unused content

According to Masahiro Sakurai on Famitsu, he was planning on adding the Ice Climbers for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, but despite the characters running without problems on the Wii U version, the team had trouble getting the Ice Climbers working in the Nintendo 3DS, as Masahiro Sakurai stated that the fighters in the Nintendo 3DS version would be running at 60 frames per second.[33]

Staff

Main article: List of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U staff

Glitches

Main article: List of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U glitches

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Media

For this subject's sound test, see Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U sound test.
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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ for Wii U[?]
Dairantō Sumasshu Burazāzu fō Wī Yū
Great Melee Smash Bros. for Wii U
Chinese (simplified) 群星劲爆大乱斗 for Wii U[?]
Qúnxīng Jìngbào Dàluàndòu for Wii U
All-Stars Exciting Great Melee for Wii U
Chinese (traditional) 任天堂明星大亂鬥 for Wii U[?]
Rèntiāntáng Míngxīng Dàluàndòu for Wii U
Nintendo Stars: Great Melee for Wii U
Italian Super Smash Bros. per Wii USito ufficiale di Super Smash Bros. per Nintendo 3DS e Wii U. Smashbros.com (Italian).</ref> Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Smashbros.com
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[34] - Nintendo.com
Korean 슈퍼 스매시브라더스 for Wii U[?]
Syupeo Seumaeshi Beuradeoseu for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Notes and references

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Available as downloadable content only
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Exclusive to the full All-Star Mode
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v The fighter is a newcomer.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  5. ^ a b c d e f Unlockable stage
  6. ^ a b c Returning stage from Super Smash Bros.
  7. ^ a b c Returning stage from Super Smash Bros. Melee
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Stage also appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

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