A link on the smashbros.com site details how to patch Smash Bros for Wii U to the latest version:
The means that the initial game and the day one patch have different fighter attributes or mechanics somehow. As I patched mine and don't want to delete the save data, can someone who has played offline and not updated their Smash Bros for Wii U let us know what the differences are?
If they're the same as the 3DS patch 1.03, then that would show that the updates we've gotten were balance updates and that the 3DS wasn't just updated to match the Wii U version's more complete development debugging.
Um... Did anyone catch this line? "Replay data that is saved in the game prior to the patch update will no longer be playable after the update."Nintendo said:How to Update Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Applies to: Wii U Deluxe, Wii U Basic
Step by step instructions for how to update Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Information:
Update data for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was released on November 21, 2014. Please take a moment to download this update data while your Wii U console is connected to the internet.
Update Details:
Ver. 1.0.1 [Released 11/21/14]
Fixes to enhance gameplay stability and performance.
For consumers that pre-ordered from Nintendo.com or pre-purchased through Nintendo eShop, this update completes the pre-load download allowing for full game installation.
Notes:
This update must be applied in order to use the Internet features of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
Replay data that is saved in the game prior to the patch update will no longer be playable after the update.
What to Do:
Connect the Wii U console to the Internet. How to
Return to the Wii U Menu and launch Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. How to
The update will be downloaded and installed automatically. More info
Once the update is installed, "Ver. 1.0.1" will be displayed in the bottom-rightcorner of the title screen.
The means that the initial game and the day one patch have different fighter attributes or mechanics somehow. As I patched mine and don't want to delete the save data, can someone who has played offline and not updated their Smash Bros for Wii U let us know what the differences are?
If they're the same as the 3DS patch 1.03, then that would show that the updates we've gotten were balance updates and that the 3DS wasn't just updated to match the Wii U version's more complete development debugging.
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