Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Receives Surprise Update Version 13.0.5
In a move that has caught the community by surprise, Nintendo has released a brand-new patch for the juggernaut platform fighter, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Marking the first time the game has received an update since June of last year, the arrival of Version 13.0.5 brings stability improvements to the Nintendo Switch title.
While many fans might be hoping for new fighter announcements or balance changes, the scope of this update is strictly technical. According to the official patch notes, the update is designed to address specific stability issues regarding data integrity during online sessions.
Patch Notes: Version 13.0.5
- Online: Fixed behavior that occurs when invalid data is sent or received in online battles.
Important Warning for Replay Data
As is standard with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate updates, this patch introduces potential compatibility issues for saved replay data. Players who have saved replays from previous versions—specifically from Version 9.0.0 through 13.0.4—may find them incompatible after installing the update. Replays from version 8.1.0 or earlier are officially unsupported.
For those who wish to preserve their highlight-reel moments, Nintendo recommends converting your replays into video files before applying the patch. This can be done by navigating to Vault → Replays → Replay Data → Convert to Video.
A Week of Updates
This update for Smash Ultimate coincides with a broader rollout of software patches from Nintendo this week, which notably includes updates for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Pikmin 3 Deluxe to accommodate the new Switch 2 versions of these titles.
While the Smash update appears to be a minor backend fix, it underscores Nintendo’s continued commitment to maintaining the integrity of the online experience for one of the Switch’s most popular competitive titles.
Have you installed the update yet? Are you still holding out hope for more content updates, or are you satisfied with the game as it stands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
