In what feels like a classic case of “be careful what you wish for,” Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has received a new patch. However, unlike recent updates that have brought enhanced features to other major Nintendo games on the Switch 2, this particular update for Smash doesn’t include any specific optimizations or enhancements for the newer console. This leaves many fans wondering when they might finally see the Switch 2 treatment for their beloved fighting game.
A Patch That Leaves Fans Wanting More
The Ver. 13.0.5 patch for Ultimate addresses “behavior that occurs when invalid data is sent or received in online battles,” according to the Nintendo Support website” target=”_blank”>Nintendo Support website. While this might seem like a straightforward fix, the lack of any Switch 2-specific features has left many players disappointed. Speculation on Reddit” target=”_blank”>Reddit suggests that the update might be targeting mods, but the ambiguity in the patch notes only fuels further speculation.
Meanwhile, other Nintendo titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe have received substantial updates for Switch 2 users. These include features such as split-screen support for up to eight players, improved camera functionality, shorter loading times, and higher resolutions. Even Pikmin 3 Deluxe got a similar Switch 2 update” target=”_blank”>similar treatment this week. This stark contrast highlights the growing disparity between the experiences of Switch 2 owners playing different Nintendo games.
The Long Wait for Smash Bros. Ultimate on Switch 2
For Smash Bros. fans, the lack of a dedicated Switch 2 update for Ultimate is particularly frustrating. There’s been no official word from Nintendo regarding a new Smash game or even a proper upgrade for Ultimate, whether that comes in the form of a free patch” target=”_blank”>free patch or a full-fledged Switch 2 Edition” target=”_blank”>Switch 2 Edition with new content. The only Switch 2-related update that Ultimate received came in June 2025″ target=”_blank”>came back in June 2025, and it was a minor fix addressing an issue where online matches with Mii Fighters would end prematurely if one player was on a Switch 2.
What Players Want to See in a Switch 2 Smash Bros. Ultimate Upgrade
The wishlist for a Switch 2 version of Smash Bros. Ultimate is long and filled with features that players have been clamoring for. These include, but are not limited to: new characters, additional stages, increased resolution (taking full advantage of the Switch 2’s capabilities), and, perhaps most importantly, the implementation of rollback netcode to improve online stability and reduce lag. The community is eager for Nintendo to finally deliver on the potential of Smash Bros. Ultimate with a dedicated upgrade that truly showcases the power of the Switch 2.
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