Smash Bros. Dating App Receives Cease-and-Desist Order

Smash Together, a unique dating platform designed for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts, was poised to launch its open beta on May 15. However, just before the anticipated release, the developers announced they had received a cease-and-desist letter. The news broke on May 13 through the app's official X account, which shared a poignant Yoshi meme captioned, "We got cease and desisted." While the sender of the cease-and-desist remains undisclosed, the finger of suspicion naturally points towards Nintendo, given the app's direct association with their Super Smash Bros. franchise.

Smash Together billed itself as the "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," promising to connect users with their ideal "Smash Partner" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm. The platform aimed to help users find their "dream Doubles partner" both in the game and in real life. Screenshots showcased features like selecting your main character and sharing notable wins, alongside prompts tailored for Smash Bros. fans, such as "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major."

The cease-and-desist letter likely stems from concerns over intellectual property and copyright infringement, compounded by the unconventional concept of a dating app centered around a video game. As of now, Smash Together has not announced any plans to pivot to a different concept that would distance the app from the Smash Bros. universe.

For the latest updates on whether Smash Together will find a way to relaunch, stay tuned to their official channels. In the meantime, the team's dedication to their community remains evident, even amidst these legal challenges.