Ways to Legally Obtain Free Smash Bros. DLC
To obtain free DLC characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you can follow these methods:
- Promotions and Events: Occasionally, Nintendo offers promotions or events where players can earn free DLC characters or discounts. Keep an eye on official announcements.
- Check for Free Trials: Sometimes, Nintendo provides limited-time free trials for specific DLC. If a trial is available, you can access the characters for a short period without purchase.
- Special Offers: If you buy the game or a console during specific promotional periods, you might receive DLC codes as part of a bundle.
- Community Events: Participate in community events or tournaments that might offer DLC characters as prizes.
However, it is important to note the limitations:
Unfortunately, the time to redeem your free Ultimate character is over. However, if you are on a Switch where one of the account users bought the DLC, all users on that switch now have the DLC. Piranha Plant was free to those who pre-ordered the game or bought the game just a few months after its official release. You can still purchase Piranha Plant for a little cheaper than the other fighters. Additionally, paying for either of the Fighter Passes as a whole saves you around a whole Challenger Pack, which kind of feels like getting a free character.
Another avenue involves:
- Utilizing In-Game Currency: Players can use in-game currency to unlock DLC characters by completing various tasks and challenges. This method expands game access without real-world purchases.
- Participating in Events and Tournaments: Compete against other players to earn exclusive rewards, including access to DLC characters.
- Utilizing Download Codes: By inputting unique codes, players can unlock additional characters without the need for physical copies.
Moreover, participating in community-driven events and giveaways can connect you with like-minded enthusiasts, fostering relationships and sharing knowledge.
The only legal way to get free DLC for Super Smash Bros. is via free updates to the game. Nintendo may offer free DLC codes for a limited time to those who purchase the game. These updates can include balance adjustments, bug fixes, and new mechanics.
For example, Nintendo offered a free code for the Piranha Plant DLC to those who purchased Super Smash Bros. Ultimate before January 31, 2019. To receive the code, players needed to claim My Nintendo Gold Points for their purchase.
In order to get the free Piranha Plant DLC, players were required to use their Nintendo Account to purchase a digital copy or register a physical copy of Super Smash Bros. An e-mail with the free DLC code would arrive within 10 business days, which could then be redeemed in the Nintendo Switch eShop.
It is worth mentioning that the only way you can get it for free legally is if someone gifts you a download code card bought in stores. Every other way is illegal, putting your account and/or console at risk of being banned if caught. Nintendo has a program that checks if any software and DLC downloaded has been legally purchased.
Current Promotions for Free DLC Characters in Smash Ultimate
Believe it or not, December 7th will officially mark 5 years since Nintendo had released Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The game has since received a lot of support, as well as the addition of DLC fighters. However, things have been quiet for a couple of years now that the DLC fighters have finished being added. Well, that is about to change.
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Community Events Offering Smash DLC Rewards
Community events offering Smash DLC rewards include various themed competitions. For instance:
- ‘Heroes vs. Villains’ – This event runs annually and includes fighters from both heroic and villainous backgrounds.
- ‘Original Class of ’64’ – Features the original 12 fighters from Super Smash Bros. and includes special items such as Smash Balls and Poké Balls.
- ‘Battle for Spirit Supremacy’ – This event enables spirits to be utilized in gameplay.
- ‘Mega Tourney!’ – Offers giant battles, adding a unique twist to competitions.
These events occur throughout the year, providing players with opportunities to earn unique rewards and engage in community battles.
Additionally, the Saint Louis Science Center will host a free double elimination Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competition, allowing up to 32 participants to enter.
Furthermore, event tourneys are occasionally held in the Online Tourney mode for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. These limited-time events restrict the available fighters, stages, items, or rulesets according to a specific theme. All events last from 6 a.m. (UTC) on the start date to 6 a.m. (UTC) on the end date.
Notably, several event tourneys with a limited roster have similar concepts to the Conquests of Super Smash Bros. 4. For example, they may feature fighters debuting by decade, Smash game, or fighting style. Every event tourney has included Smash Balls among the allowed items, regardless of theme, including those centering around other items.
