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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s version 13.0 update is now available, bringing Sora and new Kingdom Hearts content to the game, as well as balancing tweaks and bug fixes.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been updated to Version 13.0.0 by Nintendo. As part of this update, Sora from Kingdom Hearts will be available as paid DLC. Sora has his own stage, Hollow’s Bastion, and there are nine Kingdom Hearts songs included in the game. New spirits and Mii Outfits are also available for purchase on the eShop. Last but not least, some game balance tweaks, fighter tweaks, and bug fixes have been implemented to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here are the complete Smash Bros Ultimate 13.0.0 patch notes.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate update 13.0.0

Offline

The following Kingdom Hearts spirits will be available in the Shop under the Vault menu:

  • Riku
  • Kairi
  • Roxas
  • Axel
  • Xion
  • Terra
  • Ventus
  • Aqua

The following spirits will appear on the Spirit Board and Shop:

  • Razewing Ratha

General

The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:

  • Sora Challenger Pack
  • Judd Hat
  • Octoling Wig
  • Doom Slayer Helmet + Armor
  • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Note: You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).

Fighter Adjustments

FighterMoveChange
All FightersMade it so opponents that fall down in place due to Kazuya’s side special cannot be stepped on when jumping.
JigglypuffNeutral Attack 2Reduced vulnerability.
JigglypuffBack Air AttackReduced vulnerability.Reduced vulnerability when landing.
JigglypuffDownward ThrowShortened the launch distance.Reduced vulnerability.
Dr. MarioNeutral Air AttackExtended launch distance for the high-damage window.
Dr. MarioUp Air AttackIncreased attack power and maintained launch distance.
Dr. MarioDown Air AttackIncreased attack speed.
Dr. MarioSide SpecialIncreased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
Dr. MarioDown SpecialIncreased the speed that super armor activates when using the move on the ground.
ZeldaNeutral Attack 1Reduced vulnerability.
ZeldaFlurry AttackIncreased power.
ZeldaUp Smash AttackExtended launch distance.
ZeldaDown Smash AttackExtended launch distance.
ZeldaDown Air AttackIncreased the high-damage range.
LucarioDash AttackExtended the duration of the high-damage part of the attack.Increased the high-damage range.
LucarioSide Tilt AttackExtended launch distance of the second attack.
LucarioDown Tilt AttackIncreased attack speed.
Rosalina & LumaDown Smash AttackLuma will appear in front of Rosalina when using the move and turning around.Extended launch distance for Luma’s attack.
Rosalina & LumaSide SpecialLuma will follow you when using the move in the air.
Little MacUp Tilt AttackExtended the duration of an opponent’s animation when they are struck by this attack.
Little MacSide Smash AttackIncreased power against shields when using the move with down input.
Little MacNeutral SpecialExtended launch distance.Reduced vulnerability when using the move on the ground.Increased speed so it will be faster to use the move.Made so the second button press can be input in advance.
Little MacUp SpecialExtended launch distance of the last attack.
Little MacDown SpecialIncreased the amount that attack power will increase.
RidleySide SpecialShortened the time between the slamming/dragging animations and when another jump can be input.
King K. RoolUp Tilt AttackIncreased power.Extended launch distance.
King K. RoolSide Smash AttackIncreased the amount of time hit detection lasts.Increased the range at the beginning of the move.
King K. RoolForward Air AttackReduced vulnerability.
King K. RoolUp ThrowExtended launch distance.
IsabelleDown Tilt AttackReduced vulnerability.
IsabelleSide Smash AttackExtended the duration of the high-damage part of the attack.
IsabelleDown Smash AttackExtended launch distance.Increased attack range.
IsabelleForward ThrowExtended launch distance.
IncineroarDown Smash AttackIncreased power.Extended launch distance.
IncineroarUp Air AttackIncreased attack power and maintained launch distance.
IncineroarUp SpecialIncreased attack power and maintained launch distance of the high-damage window while descending.Increased attack power and maintained launch distance of the high-damage window for the explosion.
JokerFinal SmashShortened the downtime after finishing the Final Smash.
HeroFinal SmashShortened the downtime after finishing the Final Smash.
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Sora in Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Super Smash Bros Ultimate 13.0.0 Update has been released. You can play the game right now.

This will be the final character for the SuperSmash Bros Ultimate series.

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