Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Direct Showcase

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., reacted enthusiastically to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, sparking fervent speculation among fans about a potential new entry in the popular fighting game franchise. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 reveal with a simple, excited "Ooh!" While this could be merely personal excitement, fans are interpreting it as a strong hint towards a new Super Smash Bros. game.

Automaton reported on Sakurai's post, fueling the excitement. Although the post itself offers limited concrete evidence, a series of subtle hints and teases have led to this anticipation. Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel in 2022, later concluding it after stating he wasn't finished creating games. His final video hinted at a new project, promising a reveal "sooner or later."

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While no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. title has been made, the possibility remains strong. Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and quality 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 consistent release of a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999, a Switch 2 iteration seems highly probable.