Recommended only if you play on 3DS with 3D on or are deep into the competitive scene. For most Smash fans, this update is barely noticeable.
Every major Dairantou Smash Brothers DLC drop hinges on its roster addition. Update 1.1.7 3D introduced – a character from a forgotten 2008 JRPG cult classic, Echoes of the Fractured Plane .
The first major post-1.1.7 3D tournament, Genesis X: Depth , saw a shocking top 8. Zero traditional top-tier mains made the cut. Instead, players who had labbed Kaelen and the new Z-techs dominated. The grand finals was a Kaelen ditto that lasted 47 minutes—the longest set in tournament history due to both players constantly phasing into the Rift to reset neutral. Dairantou Smash Brothers- DLC Update 1.1.7 3D...
A monumental, beautiful, flawed, and audacious experiment. If you haven’t played Dairantou Smash Brothers DLC Update 1.1.7 3D , you haven’t truly played modern Smash .
Although Update 1.1.7 did not add new downloadable content (DLC), it served as the final framework for the game's extensive roster expansion. The full DLC library available for the 3DS version included: Super Smash Bros Wii U/3DS 1.1.7 Firmware Update Patch Recommended only if you play on 3DS with
(commonly known in Japan as Dairantou Smash Brothers ) received its final minor technical update, Version 1.1.7 , on July 18, 2017. While the title is now legacy software following the closure of the 3DS eShop in 2023, this update remains critical for players using physical hardware to ensure compatibility with final-wave peripherals and online connectivity. Core Purpose of Update 1.1.7
The Smash community fractured overnight. Update 1
: Installation is required to access online play . Once updated, players can no longer use local wireless play with users on version 1.1.5 or earlier.
: Users were required to install this update to access online communication features. Note that as of April 8, 2024 , official online services for the Nintendo 3DS have ended. Replay Incompatibility : Replays created in version or earlier became unviewable after installing this update. No Balance Changes