Super Smash Bros. Ultimate -nsp--update 13.0.3-... Jun 2026

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Update 13.0.3 (NSP): The Final Competitive Tune-Up Platform: Nintendo Switch File Type: NSP (Nintendo Submission Package) Base Game Required: Yes Update Version: 13.0.3 Release Date: December 1, 2022 (Worldwide) Size: Approx. 700 MB – 1.1 GB (depending on region) Overview Update 13.0.3 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate marks a significant milestone—it is widely considered the final balance and gameplay update for the game. Following the release of the last DLC fighter, Sora from Kingdom Hearts , and the conclusion of Fighters Pass Vol. 2, this patch focuses entirely on polishing the competitive meta, squashing lingering bugs, and delivering the definitive version of the game. There is no new fighter, stage, or music in this update. Instead, 13.0.3 serves as the ultimate "competitive seal" on one of the most ambitious crossover fighting games ever made. Key Changes in Version 13.0.3 1. Fighter Adjustments (The "Final Balance Pass") Nintendo and Bandai Namco targeted over 20 fighters with subtle but impactful tweaks. The goal was not to overhaul any character but to refine risk/reward ratios and fix unintended behaviors.

Sora (Minor Nerfs): Sora’s aerial mobility and the knockback on his Magic (neutral-B) were slightly reduced to prevent overly dominant edge-guarding loops. Kazuya (Adjustments): His rage drive and several command inputs received damage scaling tweaks, reducing touch-of-death consistency on mid-weights. Steve / Alex (Bug Fixes): Removed several "phantom block" glitches that allowed unintended recovery and invincibility frames. Legendary Brawls: Characters like Ganondorf and Little Mac saw minor frame data improvements on specific tilts, though their core weaknesses remain.

Full patch notes include changes for: Bayonetta, Olimar, Snake, Pikachu, Sephiroth, Pyra/Mythra, and more.

2. General Gameplay & Bug Fixes

Replay Compatibility: Replays from versions 13.0.1 and 13.0.2 are incompatible with 13.0.3. Always convert critical replays to video before updating. Stability Fixes: Addressed rare crashes when using certain stage morphs and online spectator modes. Controller Input Polish: Improved handling for GameCube controllers via the official adapter in rare desync scenarios. Amiibo Adjustments: Fixed AI learning loops for FP (Figure Player) trainers using Sora and Kazuya.

3. Online & Battle Arena Tweaks

Smash World (in-app) replays now correctly display version tags. Background matchmaking stability improved for Elite Smash. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate -NSP--Update 13.0.3-...

Technical Details (For Emulation & CFW Users) If you are using this NSP update with Ryujinx, Yuzu (Citron, etc.), or a modded Nintendo Switch :

Required Firmware: 15.0.1 or higher (though it runs safely on 15.0.0+). Signature Check: Requires sigpatches if installed via Tinfoil/Atmosphere. Installation Order:

Install Base Game NSP. Install Update 13.0.3 NSP (do not skip intermediate versions; this update is cumulative). (Optional) Install DLC unlockers or mods. Super Smash Bros

Mod Compatibility: Most major mods (e.g., HDR , Smash Remix -type overhauls) were broken by 13.0.3. Check if your mod has a "13.0.3 compatibility patch."

Warning: Attempting to go online on a real Switch with a mismatched version (e.g., 13.0.0 while servers expect 13.0.3) will trigger a console-side update nag or ban risk on unpatched units.