Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Shared By Super Smash Bros. Creator and Fans Are Going Wild Over a New Game

Excitement is brewing among fans as Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., re-posted the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct date and time announcement with a single, excited "Ooh!" This has sparked speculation and hope that a new installment in the iconic fighting game series might be on the horizon for the next-generation console. According to Automaton, Sakurai shared the Japanese version of Nintendo's announcement that the full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 will happen on April 2. While his simple exclamation could merely reflect personal excitement, the Super Smash Bros. community is buzzing with anticipation for potential news about a new game.

Although Sakurai's post alone doesn't confirm anything, there have been several subtle hints and teases that suggest he might be preparing for another Super Smash Bros. reveal. After launching his own YouTube channel in 2022, Sakurai later wound it down, emphasizing that he was not finished with game development. In his final video, he hinted at working on a new project that could be unveiled "sooner or later."

No official announcements have been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Previously, Sakurai has expressed uncertainty about how the franchise could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This version expanded the roster with characters from outside Nintendo's universe, including Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft, among others.

However, the likelihood of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Switch 2 seems high, especially considering the remarkable sales figures of Ultimate, which have reached 35.88 million and continue to grow. It's also noteworthy that Nintendo has consistently launched a new Super Smash Bros. game with each of its consoles since the original debuted on the N64 in 1999.