Nintendo Warns Playing Mii Characters in Super Smash Bros Ultimate Causes Slow Loading Times

Early adopters demonstrated Super Smash Bros Ultimate‘s dramatically faster loading times on launch day in clips they shared online. Additionally, Nintendo addressed the Switch to Switch 2 transition issues by updating a Japanese troubleshooting page. As noted by OatmealDome, the studio will focus on fixing the problem specifically affecting Mii Fighters in the game. Furthermore, a translated notice explained a critical online issue, with matches involving both Switch 2 and original Switch players immediately crashing whenever one participant selects a Mii Fighter.

In response, Nintendo advised players to avoid using Mii Fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate until developers resolved this character selection glitch. Another problem that the company will address is the thumbnail failing to display these visual changes correctly. While this secondary display issue is less severe than the match-ending crash, it also appears linked to running the original Switch game on the new Switch 2 hardware.

Nintendo’s Warning on Playing Mii Characters

Players should listen to Nintendo and temporarily avoid selecting Mii Fighters during Super Smash Bros Ultimate online matches. Since it’s undetermined whether random opponents use a Switch 2 or original Switch console, the risk of an immediate match crash significantly increases when selecting a Mii Fighter. Therefore, the safest approach for uninterrupted gameplay remains in skipping this character type. That said, how can taking this precaution help when there’s uncertainty regarding other players’ systems?

According to Nintendo, developers are actively working on a solution for the compatibility problem within Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Furthermore, this issue likely commands high priority due to the game’s massive popularity and its frequent play on Switch 2 hardware. Ultimately, solving this problem suggests a relatively swift fix should arrive.

Beyond this specific glitch, Switch 2 launch day generally proceeded smoothly, with Pokémon fans enjoying easier shiny hunting in the updated Scarlet & Violet versions. What’s more, the delisted Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection also received an unexpected update. Notably, players whose consoles avoided the unfortunate stapled-screen mishap, reported at some GameStop locations, experienced a positive first day.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Slow Loading Times

Main characters introduced in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, either at launch or via DLC, directly experience painfully slow costume loading times, as reported by some players. While the game lacks an official Switch 2 update, its overall performance is immediately improved upon by the new console. Therefore, the Switch 2 isn’t only addressing the Mii Fighters issue, but also its most notorious frustration, as newer characters tend to suffer significant delays compared to veterans.

What makes Super Smash Bros Ultimate‘s enormous roster more special? For many players, its abundance of characters ultimately overwhelms the original Switch’s ability to load assets quickly. After selecting a character, players typically press shoulder buttons to cycle through alternate costumes. However, these various costumes are based on the character’s position within the overall roster sequence. Consequently, choosing an original fighter, like Mario or Donkey Kong, shows minimal delay when starting the game. In contrast, later additions, like King K. Rool or DLC fighter Terry Bogard, often result in a lengthy blank screen while the game retrieves the costume data.

Little Mac Sheds Costume Loading Lag

Twitter user LittleMacMainKO immediately tested Super Smash Bros Ultimate on their new Switch 2. Despite the user’s main character, Little Mac, normally suffering significant costume loading delays as fighter number 49, they confirmed that the game’s notorious costume loading problem has vanished.

As a result, every alternate outfit appears instantly regardless of the character’s roster position. Additionally, the user noted that another problem was resolved, observing substantial reductions in all loading times throughout the game. So, does this improved speed include the famously long initial boot time experienced on the original Switch? The answer is yes, as general load times show significant improvement. Of course, while many players prefer a dedicated Switch 2 edition adding highly requested fighters, it’s more realistic to expect more representatives from established series like Fire Emblem, Pokémon, or Xenoblade.