The game features 12 unlockable characters. Unlocking these characters have different but similar requirements. This includes playing a certain number of Solo Smash, Group Smash, and Online matches. Each character has an alternate method of getting unlocked, like playing as specific characters, or completing various modes in a set number of times. Once the conditions are met, the unlockable character will challenge you as soon as you finish your previous fight.
Once the character challenges you, you'll have to defeat him or her using the character you last used in the previous battle. If ever you lose, you just need to participate in another battle and the unlockable character will challenge you once more.
Hidden Character | Smash Requirements | Alternative Method |
Ness | Play 10 or more matches | Clear Classic on any difficulty |
Falco | Play 20 or more matches | Clear Classic without any continues |
Wario | Play 30 or more matches | Complete 100-Man Smash |
Lucina | Play 40 or more matches | Clear Classic without any continues while playing as Marth |
Dark Pit | Play 50 or more matches | Clear Classic with three or more characters |
Dr. Mario | Play 60 or more matches | As Mario, clear Classic on intensity 4.0 or higher |
R.O.B. | Play 70 or more matches | Collect at least 200 different trophies |
Ganondorf | Play 80 or more matches | Clear Classic on intensity 5.0 or higher when playing as either Link or Zelda |
Mr. Game & Watch | Play 90 or more matches | Clear Classic with 10 or more characters |
Bowser Jr. | Play 100 or more matches | Clear Classic on intensity 6.0 or higher when playing as Bowser |
Duck Hunt | Play 110 or more matches | Clear Classic with 15 or more characters |
Jigglypuff | Play 120 or more matches | Collect at least 30 different equipment items |