Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Shared By Super Smash Bros. Creator and Fans Are Going Wild Over a New Game

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic response to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has ignited fervent speculation among fans. His simple "Ooh!" accompanying a repost of the April 2nd reveal date has fueled hopes for a new entry in the beloved fighting game franchise. While this reaction alone is inconclusive, it adds to a series of subtle hints and teases suggesting Sakurai's involvement in a new project.

Sakurai's now-dormant YouTube channel, launched in 2022, ended with a cryptic message hinting at a new game's eventual reveal. This, combined with his recent social media activity, has led many to believe this "new game" could be the next Super Smash Bros. title.

While no official announcement has been made, the immense success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) and Nintendo's history of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. Sakurai's previous comments about the franchise's potential for growth, however, remain a point of discussion. The inclusion of iconic characters from outside the Nintendo universe in Ultimate—such as Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve—already expanded the game's scope considerably.