Unlike the massive roster overhauls of the past, this version focuses entirely on a specific online issue:
This serves as a method to ensure players who intentionally disconnect to avoid rank loss are properly penalized and that their GSP resets to the correct value.
It fixes a bug where Global Smash Power (GSP) —the game's online ranking metric—would fail to return to its appropriate level if a connection was disrupted with specific timing right at the end of a match.
The latest official software version for is Ver. 13.0.3 , released on October 8, 2024 . This update was a surprise maintenance patch released nearly six years after the game's launch. The Core Update: Global Smash Power Fix
Before updating, players should be aware of technical requirements and data compatibility: Smash Ultimate updates to 13.0.3 : r/smashbros
This update contains no adjustments to character moves, damage, or frame data. Update Verification & Replay Compatibility

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