Stage Selection

During a game of Classic or All-Star, stages appear in a predetermined order. When you begin a round of Smash or Training, however, you’ll be prompted to select one of the available stages. In these cases, the game begins immediately after stage selection, so be sure you’ve activated your preferred settings before you make your choice.

Each selectable stage is inspired by a well-known game or franchise. Most selectable stages are related to one or more of the available fighters, but there are a few stages based on separate franchises or that were established by the Super Smash Bros. franchise itself.

Normal Stages

On the “Normal” setting, most stages contain some combination of animated backgrounds, moving platforms, environmental hazards, and scene transitions. Learning to recognize these scripted events—even in the heat of battle—can provide a notable advantage over less observant players.

Final Destination Forms

Although environmental elements can lead to some particularly exciting matches, players looking to minimize distractions can take advantage of each stage’s Final Destination form, indicated by an omega (Ω) near the stage name. These simplified stages incorporate some design elements from their respective normal variants, but they all share the same basic layout—each stage’s Final Destination form contains a single large platform. This reduces the need for spacial awareness, making it much easier to focus on your opponents.

Unlocking Stages

The game contains a total of 34 selectable stages, but not all of them are available by default. To unlock the game’s seven hidden stages, you must complete the corresponding Challenges.

Hidden Stages