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., has fueled fan speculation about a new entry in the beloved fighting game franchise. His enthusiastic response—a simple "Ooh!"—to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community. As reported by Automaton, Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 reveal. While this reaction could simply reflect his general excitement for the new console, many fans interpret it as a subtle hint towards a new Super Smash Bros. title.

This isn't just conjecture; several smaller clues have added fuel to the fire. Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel in 2022, only to later conclude it, stating he wasn't finished making games and hinting at a future reveal of a new project.

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 new Super Smash Bros. title for each console generation strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is likely. Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about how to surpass the scale and quality of Ultimate, which already features a remarkably diverse roster including characters like Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve. However, the possibility of a new Super Smash Bros. remains a tantalizing prospect for fans.