Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic reaction to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has ignited fervent speculation among fans about a potential new entry in the beloved fighting game franchise. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Switch 2 reveal with a simple, excited "Ooh!" While this could be mere personal enthusiasm, many believe it hints at a new Super Smash Bros. title.
Automaton reports on Sakurai's post, fueling fan excitement. Although the post itself is ambiguous, a series of subtle hints and teases have led to this anticipation. Sakurai's 2022 YouTube channel, subsequently closed after he stated he wasn't finished game development, concluded with a mention of a new project, promising a future reveal.
AnswerSee ResultsWhile no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game has been made, and Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and success of Ultimate, the possibility remains strong. Ultimate's phenomenal sales (over 35.88 million copies) and Nintendo's tradition of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console since 1999 strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. The inclusion of iconic characters from beyond Nintendo's roster in Ultimate, such as Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve, further fuels the anticipation for an even more expansive sequel.
