Nintendo just revealed the patch notes for version 5.0.0 and released the update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch. The highlight of this patch is Challenger Pack 3 Banjo & Kazooie and the new Home-Run Contest mode. This was revealed at the recently aired Nintendo Direct. Watch the full Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation from the Direct below:

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate version 5.0.0 full patch notes

  • Offline
    • You can now play the Home-Run Contest mode in Games & More.
      • This mode supports up to 4 players.
      • Note: Some of the special moves in Home-Run Contest will behave differently from other modes.
    • The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
      • Tooty
      • Bottles
      • Mumbo Jumbo
      • Jinjos
      • Jiggy
      • Gruntilda
      • Buzzbomb
  • Online
    • If you download a Mii Fighter in Shared Content that was uploaded from Ver. 5.0.0 or later, you will be able to adjust the move set for that Mii Fighter.
  • General
    • The following downloadable content will be usable after purchase:
      • Banjo & Kazooie + Spiral Mountain Stage
      • Team Rocket Hat + Outfit
      • Sans Mask + Outfit
      • Goemon Wig + Outfit
      • Proto Man’s Helmet + Armor
      • Zero’s Helmet + Armor
    • You cannot make videos of replays that contain DLC you have not purchased (fighters, stages, music, Mii Fighter costumes, etc.).
    • Game balance adjustments have been made.
    • Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Detailed character balance changes and updates are available here.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available on Nintendo Switch.

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