
How to Register Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Get Piranha Plant DLC
If you want to play as Piranha Plant when it launches, you’ll first need to register your copy of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Here’s how.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate is finally here, giving players a veritable toybox of iconic video game characters to play around with. There are 74 of them in total, and even more planned to come later down the line. The first of these post-launch characters is Piranha Plant, who is being offered as a bonus for players who pick up the game. To make sure you can play as Piranha Plant when it launches, there are a few hoops you’ll need to jump through. You’ll need to register your copy of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, but luckily it’s pretty easy to do. In this Super Smash Bros Ultimate Register Guide, we’ll walk you through the process, so that you can rest easy in the knowledge that Piranha Plant will be waiting for you come February.
For more on Super Smash Bros Ultimate, be sure to check out our Super Smash Bros Ultimate Guides Hub. It’s where we’ll be collecting all of our Super Smash Bros Ultimate guides content. From essential tips and tricks, to detailed character breakdowns, we’ve got you covered.
How to Register Super Smash Bros Ultimate
If you want to pick up Piranha Plant at launch, you’ll need to register your game. This is a pretty straightforward process, but it’d be pretty easy to let it slip by you. We’ve included all of the info you need to know below:
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Digital Copy Registration
So you’ve gone to the eShop to pick up your copy of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, do you need to register in order to get Piranha Plant? Well, no. Your copy of Super Smash Bros Ultimate will automatically be registered for Gold points and any DLC content that you are eligible for. You’ll receive a confirmation to the email associated with your MyNintendo account.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Physical Copy Registration
If you picked up a physical copy of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, you will need to register it. To do so, head to the Nintendo Switch home screen and press + on the Super Smash Bros Ultimate app. Select the ‘MyNintendo Rewards’ section and then ‘Earn Points. This will register the game with your account, and you’ll be able to download Piranha Plant at launch.
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