With an internet connection, the Switch downloads v13.0.2 automatically. This includes:

As the final wave of characters was released, John felt a mix of emotions. He was sad that the DLC pack had come to an end, but at the same time, he was grateful for the incredible journey he had been on. With 99 new characters added to the game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate had truly become the ultimate fighting game.

An NSP is the encrypted digital format Nintendo uses for downloadable Switch games. When you buy Smash Ultimate from the eShop, the file you download is an NSP. However, in piracy communities, dumped NSPs are shared online – stripped of DRM and playable on hacked Switches (via CFW like Atmosphere) or PC emulators (Ryujinx / Yuzu).

: Each Challenger Pack added a unique stage (like Hollow Bastion or Minecraft World ) and a selection of music tracks from the character's home franchise.