This article was originally written for TheNintendoVillage.com, a website I founded and ran from 2018 to 2021.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has now been updated to Version 7.0.0, meaning you can now play as Byleth - provided you’ve bought either his Challenger Pack, or the first Fighters Pass. You’ll also be able to duke it out on his Garreg Mach Monastery stage, and enjoy a bunch of tracks that come with the pack too.

As well as the new addition to the game’s roster, there’s also a bunch of new Mii outfits available for purchase, including a sweet Cuphead one complete with a Floral Fury music track, and a whole bunch of spirits have been made available.

If you still don’t have the character you’re dreaming of, Fighters Pass Vol 2 is also now available for purchase. This second round of DLC will see a further six characters added to the game, and will set you back $29.99 / £26.99. If you decide to pull the trigger on it now, you’ll get the Ancient Helm and Gear Mii Fighter outfit as little bonus.

On top of all those exciting additions, there have been a bunch of tweaks and balances to the game. It would take us forever to list them all here, so head on over to the official page for a complete rundown of the patch notes.

Are you looking forward to playing as Byleth? Buying the second Fighters Pass right away? Let us know down in the comments!

Source: Nintendo