On Ryujinx and Yuzu (now defunct but still used), 13.0.2 runs identically to 13.0.1 – which is to say, nearly flawless on mid-range hardware and above. A few notes:
One bug persists across all emulators: the “Hero’s Crit” visual effect on Yggdrasil’s Altar still flickers at 4x resolution. A minor annoyance.
At first glance, 13.0.2 appears tiny. No new fighters. No stages. No music. The headline features are almost boring:
But the real story is what’s not listed: the fighter adjustments.
Dataminers quickly confirmed that 13.0.2 contains zero character balance changes from 13.0.1. Sora, Kazuya, Steve, Pyra/Mythra—all untouched. This makes 13.0.2 a pure bug-fix and telemetry update, likely aimed at patching a few obscure softlocks and online desyncs. super smash bros ultimate nspupdate 1302
For competitive players, this is a tacit admission: the meta is frozen.
The biggest practical change involved Sora, the final DLC fighter. Post-13.0.0, Sora had inconsistent hitbox detection on his Neutral Air attack and his Down Special (Magic). Version 13.0.2 refined these collision boxes, making them more reliable for both the Sora player and their opponent.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update 13.0.2 is a minor, quiet coda to a monumental game. For NSP users, it’s a mandatory, painless update that future-proofs your install. For everyone else, it’s a final nod from Nintendo: This is the complete package.
No more changes. No more surprises. Just 89 fighters, 100+ stages, and a meta finally allowed to settle. On Ryujinx and Yuzu (now defunct but still used), 13
Now go play one more match on Final Destination. For old time’s sake.
Rating (as an update): ★★★☆☆ (Essential only for online/mods)
File size: ~280 MB NSP
Base game required: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (base NSP v1.0.0 or later)
Prior update required: 13.0.1 (can skip 13.0.0)
Technically, Nintendo has not released a functional patch after 13.0.2. Later "updates" (like 13.0.3) were merely stability patches for the Switch OS, containing zero gameplay changes. Consequently, the entire competitive scene—including tournaments like Smash Con and Genesis—uses 13.0.2 as the standard.
Furthermore, most mods (character skins, gameplay reworks like HDR or Smash Remix) are compiled for the 13.0.2 executable (main.nso). If you install a newer official update, 90% of existing mods will break until the mod creators release a patch. One bug persists across all emulators: the “Hero’s
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For the dedicated Super Smash Bros. Ultimate modding community, few strings of text carry as much weight as a firmware version number paired with "NSP." The keyword Super Smash Bros Ultimate NSP Update 1302 refers specifically to update Version 13.0.2, released in late 2021. While not the most current patch (as of 2026, the final balance patch remains 13.0.2), it remains a critical milestone for competitive players using custom firmware (CFW) and emulators like Ryujinx or Yuzu.
This guide will break down exactly what this update contains, how to install it safely, why it matters years later, and the common pitfalls to avoid.
In the tournament scene (both online via Slippi-esque mods and offline majors), 13.0.2 is the universal standard. Why? Because it is the final, frozen state of the game.
Nintendo’s official patch notes are famously terse: “Adjustments were made to improve the gameplay experience.” But the data miners and competitive community quickly identified the specific changes: