Smash Bros on 3DS and Wii U was a terrible idea

[Mr Khan]

Soleron said:

Otakumegane said:

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It's be like additional skins, constantly being updated and such. I fully expect the next Smash to have patches ever so often for balance. Why not just include some alternate costumes with them? 

Skins OK, characters/gameplay elements not OK, unless the game is F2P.

It won't have balance patches, have you see Sakurai's attitude to competitive Smash?

That's precisely why it would have balance patches, to nerf A-tier characters and try to build up E-tier characters. Balance patches would keep the community guessing, especially if they're in ways that aren't immediately apparent.