Smash Bros Creator Hints at Exhilarating Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic reaction to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has ignited fervent speculation among fans about a potential new entry in the beloved 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 enthusiasm, many believe it hints at a new Smash Bros. title.

Automaton reports on Sakurai's post, fueling the anticipation. While the post itself is ambiguous, a series of subtle hints and teases have further fueled the rumors. Sakurai's now-defunct YouTube channel, launched in 2022, ended with a cryptic message about a new game in development, promising a future reveal.

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Officially, no new Super Smash Bros. game has been announced. Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a title boasting an incredibly 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 tradition of releasing a new Smash Bros. game for each console generation since the N64 original in 1999, the possibility of a Switch 2 installment remains highly probable.