Patch 8.1.0 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate now available, here are the listed patch notes
Version 8.1.0 for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available to download. According to the patch notes, this update intends to improve the online experience and fix certain issues with the gameplay.
A new stage known as "Small Battlefield" has been added to the stage selection screen. Essentially, it's Battlefield with the top platform removed. This means that there are only two platforms present.
Stage-specific music can now be selected for Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield, and Final Destination. In other words, these stages can now be played with music from any other stage in the game.
There are also new icons on the stage selection menu for Random, Random Battlefield, and Random Omega Form.
Nintendo has also made adjustments to the online experience. It's also implied that the Preferred Rules settings are now even more likely to work correctly.
The threshold for getting into Elite Smash has been reduced. This means that more players can get into Elite Smash. More than likely, this also means that it will be easier to get characters into Elite Smash.
It's also noted that Nintendo intends to make further investigations and adjustments into the Online mode in the future.
Version 8.1.0 patch notes
• The Small Battlefield stage has been added. You can also set Small Battlefield as a Preferred Rule in Online battles.
• You can now select any stage-specific music for Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield, and Final Destination stages.
• The online user experience has been adjusted.
• The way match is determined when using Preferred Rules has been adjusted.
• Following a look at the current 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 mode are expected.
• Several issues have been fixed to improve the gameplay experience.
