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 installment 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 merely personal excitement, many believe it hints at a new Super Smash Bros. title for the upcoming console.
While the post itself offers limited concrete evidence, several subtle clues suggest Sakurai might be preparing a new Super Smash Bros. reveal. His now-defunct YouTube channel, launched in 2022, concluded with a mention of a new game project slated for future unveiling.
AnswerSee ResultsOfficially, no new Super Smash Bros. game has been announced. Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and quality of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a game featuring an expansive roster including iconic characters from outside the Nintendo universe (Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, Steve, etc.).
However, considering Ultimate's phenomenal sales (over 35.88 million copies), and Nintendo's tradition of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. title for each console generation since 1999, the prospect of a Switch 2 entry remains highly plausible.
