Smash Together, an unofficial dating app designed for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts to connect and find romantic matches, has announced it received a cease-and-desist letter just before its scheduled open beta launch on May 15. The app, which had been in development for several months, shared the news via a tweet on May 13, featuring a somber Yoshi meme and the caption, "We got cease and desisted."
We got cease & desisted https://t.co/Zj2J3FNUHL pic.twitter.com/euDbJ3KUiG
— SmashTogether (@SmashTogether) May 14, 2025
Although the developers did not disclose the sender of the cease-and-desist letter, many speculate that it was issued by Nintendo, given the app's direct association with the Super Smash Bros. franchise. Smash Together positioned itself as a "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," promising to help users find their "dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm.
The app featured unique sections for users to showcase their preferred character, or "main," alongside notable tournament wins and personalized prompts tailored to the Smash Bros. community. Examples included queries like, "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major."
The concept of a dating app centered around a popular video game like Super Smash Bros. likely raised concerns not only about potential intellectual property and copyright infringement but also about the thematic appropriateness of such an app. As of now, there has been no indication from the Smash Together team about pursuing alternative solutions that do not involve the Smash Bros. franchise. The team's future plans remain uncertain.
For those following the story, the restraint shown in not making any "smashing" puns is commendable.
