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 installment in the beloved fighting game franchise. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Switch 2 reveal with a simple, yet electrifying, "Ooh!" While this could simply reflect his personal excitement, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation for a new Super Smash Bros. title on the upcoming console.
While Sakurai's post is not definitive proof, a series of subtle hints and teases have fueled the speculation. His now-defunct YouTube channel, launched in 2022, concluded with a promise of a new game project, hinting at a future reveal.
AnswerSee ResultsOfficially, no new Super Smash Bros. game has been announced. Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a title boasting an incredibly diverse roster including characters like Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve.
However, the phenomenal sales figures of Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) and Nintendo's consistent release of a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999 strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. The anticipation is palpable, and the April 2nd Nintendo Direct promises to shed light on the future of this iconic franchise.
