It should be noted, however, that four unlockable characters ( Ness, Jigglypuff, Ganondorf, and Bowser Jr.) in the Nintendo 3DS version are starter characters in the Wii U version. Ultimate (which currently has 78 characters.)

Mario, along with Mewtwo and Roy as DLC), and 19 of which are new to the series (21, if all three Mii Fighters are considered separate characters), making it the Smash game with the most playable characters until Super Smash Bros. Brawl, 3 of which return after being cut in the transition from Super Smash Bros. The roster contains a total of 58 characters, 34 of which return from Super Smash Bros. Both games feature identical character rosters.