Smash Bros Ultimate 11.0.0 Patch Notes (Nerfs And Buffs)

The new update, v11.0.0, is now live alongside plenty of new content.

A new fighter has been announced for Super Smash Bros Ultimate - Pyra and Mythra.

The duo comes from the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 universe and will join a star-studded cast as part of the Fighters Pass Vol. 2.

This creates a chance for Nintendo to revamp the gameplay experience and the meta too.

So what's coming in v11.0.0 for Smash Ultimate?

Release Date

The new update will likely drop today, March 4 – since that's when Pyra and Mythra arrive.

v11.0.0 Patch Notes

For a breakdown of the patch notes - check out our YouTube video here!

Here are the patch notes we have so far, courtesy of Nintendo.

New Content

• Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 joins the battle! (part of Challenger Pack 9 paid DLC*)
• New stage added: Cloud Sea of Alrest (part of Challenger Pack 9 paid DLC*)
• Additional Mii Fighter costumes, available as paid DLC*

We know that three Monster Hunter Mii outfits are arriving, as well as one from Ghosts 'n' Goblins.

Offline

• The following spirits will appear in the Shop on the Vault menu:
  • Lora
  • Amalthus
  • Jin
  • Malos
  • Pneuma
• You can now enhance Rex's spirit.
• When multiple controllers are connected, unused controllers can now be disconnected using other controllers in the fighter-selection screen in Smash.
• This can be done by pressing the A Button over the player bracket of the controller you want to disconnect.

General

• The Toad Power-Up Band (amiibo) is now supported. If you go to amiibo in Games & More and tap the Toad Power-Up Band, you can receive a reward. The Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and Yoshi Power-Up Bands can be used as Figure Players.
• Game-balance adjustments have been made. Please see the details of fixes and changes to fighters.
• Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.

Fighter Changes

• Link
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Captain Falcon
  • Up Special
    • Reduced vulnerability after hitting an opponent.
• Jigglypuff
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Zelda
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Pichu
  • Side Smash Attack
    • Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
  • Neutral Air Attack
    • Made the ears invincible during the attack's high-damage window.
  • Forward Air Attack
    • Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
  • Forward Throw
    • Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
  • Side Special
    • Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
  • Up Special
    • Decreased the amount of damage taken when using the move.
• Ganondorf
  • Up Special
    • Reduced vulnerability after hitting an opponent.
• Zero Suit Samus
  • Neutral Air Attack
    • Increased vulnerability when landing after using the move.
  • Up Special
    • Decreased attack speed.
• Wario
  • Up Tilt Attack
    • Decreased the amount of time the hit detection lasts.
  • Down Special
    • Decreased attack speed for the third level charge.
    • Decreased attack speed of the max charge.
• Diddy Kong
  • Down Special
    • Increased the amount of time until you can throw another banana peel after throwing one.
• King Dedede
  • Side Special
    • Reduced vulnerability.
    • Increased the chance the Gordo will get stuck on a wall.
    • Increased the speed you can hit back Gordos that were reflected by the opponent.
• R.O.B.
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
•  Villager
  • Other
  • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Little Mac
  • Up Smash Attack
    • Increased the amount of time hit detection lasts.
• Mii Brawler
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Mii Swordfighter
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Mii Gunner
  • Side Smash Attack
    • Increased attack range.
• Mii Gunner
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Palutena
  • Dash Attack
  • Increased vulnerability.
• Palutena
  • Forward Air Attack
    • Increased vulnerability when landing after using the move.
  • Grab Attack
    • Decreased the grab range of the normal grab.
• Shulk
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Isabelle
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Joker
  • Side Special
    • Increased vulnerability for Eiha.
  • Down Special
    • Increased vulnerability when Arsene is present and a counter is not triggered.
•  Hero
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Banjo & Kazooie
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Byleth
  • Down Smash Attack
    • Extended launch distance.
• Byleth
  • Down Air Attack
    • Extended launch distance.
    • Increased power against shields.
  • Side Special
    • Increased the opponent’s downtime when shielding from the tip.
    • Reduced vulnerability when using the move in the air.
  • Up Special
    • Extended launch distance when stepping on an opponent with high accumulated damage.
    • Increased attack speed.
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Min Min
  • Air Dodge
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when performing an air dodge.
  • Side Smash Attack
    • Shortened the amount of time you can charge a smash attack.
  • Side Smash Attack
    • Reduced the launch distance for the dragon's lasers while using the Dragon ARM.
  • Other
    • Matched the vulnerability with other fighters when falling in place.
• Steve & Alex
  • Down Smash Attack
    • Increased attack range.
• Sephiroth
  • Down Special
    • Made it easier to hit multiple times.

As with every update, previously saved replays will no longer be compatible once you update your game. Be sure to convert your replays before updating.