Smash Direct Summary

Here is a little summary of all the stuff that was announced in the video, so if you’re quite lazy reading, this list is for you:

• Some characters hidden in the 3DS version like Ganondorf and Ness will be unlocked from the start in the Wii U version.
• It will be 1080p native!
• The maximum number of characters will be 8 instead of 4!
• Stages are larger, mostly for the 8-player smash mode.
• There are Danger Zones: some stages will have lava patches that will hurt you. If you have 100% of damage, they will KO you instead.
• One stage based on Donkey Kong Country Returns will have two planes at once.
• There will be more stages than the 3DS version.
• There will be a Miiverse stage that will show Miiverse posts for each Smash player. (Looks like  after an update).
• Palutena’s commentary when playing as Pit.
• There will be commentary with Star Fox characters as well (Fox and Falco).
• Ridley will appear on a stage, and will help you if you’re strong.
• Metal Face also appearing on Xenoblade Chronicles’ stage Gaur Plains.

• There will be Coin Battles.
• Also the classic Stock and Time modes.
• Stamina Battles are also included where you lose when your HP hits zero.
• You can change rules and item frequency in this version.
• You can set the music frequency for stages and the menu.
• Also more music and composers than the 3DS version. Also music from the handheld version is included.
• You can collect CDs in the game to get more tracks.
• They are more challenges than the 3DS version.
• Classic Mode is changed, being based on how well you played.
• Instead of a pic, clearing the Classic Mode will get you an individual character movie.
• All-Star Mode will be in reverse-chronological order.
• There’s a board mode called Smash Tour.
• There’s a Target Blast mini-game being somehow like Angry Birds.
• A new Special Orders mode featuring unique challenges from both Master Hand and Crazy Hand.
• Master Fortress is a new boss battle where it’s needed to beat to Master Code.
• A lots of playable controllers: Wii U Gamepad, Wii Remote, Wii Remote with Nunchuk, Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro, Gamecube Controller and also the Nintendo 3DS (if you own the handheld version).

• Custom characters can be moved from your 3DS to your Wii U.
• More trophies than ever before, mostly from console games.
• Final Smash trophies can be won by surviving All-Star mode with each character.
• Trophies can also be won in multiplayer Trophy Rush.
• A Trophy Box to show off all the trophies.
• There’s a photo studio with lots of options.
• A mode called Masterpieces will include a lot of Virtual Console demos.
• Amiibo characters can level up and their stats can be boosted.
• The Wii LAN adapter works with the Wii U.
• Notifications on the main menu.
• There is a Tournament mode, also Nintendo will make ones.
• The GamePad will mirror the TV screen, also show additional information.
• You can take screenshots and draw on them.
• Voice chat between matches.
• Stage builders, being able to create with the Gamepad.
• You will be also able to share stages (after an update).
• There will be a movie player featuring all the trailers!
• Also an introduction opening video!
• The Smash CD promotion on Club Nintendo.
• Bowser Jr. got its trailer.
• Featured the Koopalings.
• Mewtwo announced! Still in the works, being released in Spring 2015.
• Mewtwo will be free for owners of both versions. No price released for the rest.