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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a new update for September 2026, marking the game’s first patch since June 2025. While this isn’t the most game-changing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update, it does have fans speculating that Nintendo may have more to announce regarding the franchise in the near future. Players can download Super Smash Bros. Ultimate patch 13.0.5 right now on their Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gets First Update in Over a Year
Released on September 1, 2026, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update 13.0.5 fixes an issue when invalid data is sent or received during online battles. To the disappointment of many fans, this update doesn’t include any balance changes to nerf overpowered characters like Minecraft‘s Steve, who has been dominating the competitive Super Smash Bros. Ultimate scene. However, with rumors of a Nintendo Direct next week, this update could be a precursor to something bigger for Nintendo’s premier fighting game.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update 13.0.5 Patch Notes
Online
- Fixed behavior that occurs when invalid data is sent or received in online battles.
There may be compatibility issues with replays from Ver. 9.0.0 to 13.0.4. Replays from Ver. 8.1.0 and earlier are not compatible. If you want to keep your replays, convert them into videos before installing the update. You can do this via Vault → Replays → Replay Data → Convert to Video.
- Released
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December 7, 2018
- ESRB
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E for Everyone: Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief, Suggestive Themes
- Publisher(s)
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Nintendo
Source: Nintendo Life
