Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 8.1.0 is out now and includes changes like the Small Battlefield stage, more players being permitted for Elite Smash online, and more.
Stage
– The Small Battlefield stage has been added. You can also set Small Battlefield as Preferred Rule in Online battles.
– You can now select any stage-specific music for the Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield, and Final Destination stages.Online
– The online user experience has been adjusted.
– The way matching is determined while using Preferred Rules has been adjusted.
– Following a look at the number of players eligible for Elite Smash, the threshold for entry has been recalculated to allow more players. Additionally, the way initial values for Global Smash Power are calculated has also been adjusted.Further investigations and adjustments to Online modes are expected.
General
– Several issues have been fixed to improve gameplay experience.
Sakurai has also noted the netcode has been improved for online 1v1 Matches as well