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

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, yet electrifying, "Ooh!" While this could be mere excitement, many believe it hints at a new Super Smash Bros. title.

Automaton reported on Sakurai's post, fueling the anticipation. Although the post itself is ambiguous, a series of subtle clues and teasers suggest Sakurai might be preparing a major reveal. His now-defunct YouTube channel, launched in 2022, concluded with a promise of a new game project, hinting at an upcoming announcement.

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While no official announcement has been made, the immense commercial success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) strongly suggests a Switch 2 sequel is highly probable. Furthermore, Nintendo's consistent release of a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999 further supports this expectation. Sakurai's previous comments about the difficulty of surpassing Ultimate's scope, despite its inclusion of iconic characters from franchises like Final Fantasy VII, Kingdom Hearts, Persona 5, and Minecraft, haven't dampened fan enthusiasm. The anticipation for a new installment remains high.