'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' is getting a massive update on Wednesday - here's everything that's new

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Joker from "Persona 5" will make his debut in the new update. He's the second downloadable character to join "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate."

Joker from "Persona 5" will make his debut in the new update. He's the second downloadable character to join "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate."
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While the "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" 3.0 update is free, you'll have to pay to unlock Joker.

While the "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" 3.0 update is free, you'll have to pay to unlock Joker.
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Players who purchase Joker will also unlock Menentos, a new stage from "Persona 5"

Players who purchase Joker will also unlock Menentos, a new stage from "Persona 5"

Mementos will change color depending on the song you choose.

Mementos will change color depending on the song you choose.
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Players can purchase Joker and the "Persona 5" stage for $6, or buy the $25 fighter pass to get Joker and four upcoming characters.

Players can purchase Joker and the "Persona 5" stage for $6, or buy the $25 fighter pass to get Joker and four upcoming characters.

"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" will bring back the series' popular stage-builder mode, with more options than ever.

"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" will bring back the series' popular stage-builder mode, with more options than ever.
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Players can even draw their own stage designs using the Switch's touch screen in portable mode.

Players can even draw their own stage designs using the Switch's touch screen in portable mode.

A new video editing tool will give players tools to create their own clips and highlights, complete with scene transitions.

A new video editing tool will give players tools to create their own clips and highlights, complete with scene transitions.
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The "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" update will also introduce a new shared content portal for users to upload their screenshots, videos, created stages, and custom mii fighters.

The "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" update will also introduce a new shared content portal for users to upload their screenshots, videos, created stages, and custom mii fighters.

Using the Shared Content portal, players can download their favorite custom stages and mii fighters for their own use. They can also vote for their favorites with a "Yeah!"

Using the Shared Content portal, players can download their favorite custom stages and mii fighters for their own use. They can also vote for their favorites with a "Yeah!"
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Shared content will also be available through a new app called Smash World, but you'll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber to use it.

Shared content will also be available through a new app called Smash World, but you'll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber to use it.

Smash World users will be able to search for content based on character or stage, and favorites can be set to download to your Switch automatically.

Smash World users will be able to search for content based on character or stage, and favorites can be set to download to your Switch automatically.
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The update should arrive during or after Nintendo's scheduled maintenance late on Wednesday, between 5:50 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. PST. Check out the full 15-minute breakdown of "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" Ver. 3.0 below: