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

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., reacted enthusiastically to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, sparking fervent fan speculation about a potential new entry in the popular fighting game franchise. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Switch 2 reveal with a simple, excited "Ooh!" While this could be general excitement, fans are hopeful it hints at a new Smash Bros. title.

While the post itself is ambiguous, several subtle clues suggest Sakurai may be preparing a reveal. His 2022 YouTube channel, concluded after stating he wasn't finished game development, ended with a mention of a new project potentially unveiled in the future.

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Officially, 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 game featuring a diverse roster including characters like Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII), Sora (Kingdom Hearts), Joker (Persona 5), and Steve & Alex (Minecraft).

However, given Ultimate's phenomenal sales (over 35.88 million copies), and Nintendo's tradition of releasing a new Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999, the prospect of a Switch 2 installment remains strong.