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, fueling speculation about a new installment in the popular fighting game series. Sakurai's simple "Ooh!" accompanying the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Switch 2 reveal has ignited fan fervor. While the post itself is ambiguous, it adds to a series of subtle hints suggesting Sakurai's involvement in a new Smash Bros. project.

His 2022 YouTube channel, subsequently closed, hinted at a new game in development, promising a reveal "sooner or later."

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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 Smash Bros. title for each console strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing Ultimate's scope, which already boasts a remarkably diverse roster including characters like Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve. However, the anticipation remains high.