Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has sent fans into a frenzy by re-posting the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct date and time announcement, accompanied by a single sound of excitement. This simple "Ooh!" has sparked speculation that a new entry in the beloved brawler series could be on the horizon for the next-generation hardware. As reported by Automaton, Sakurai shared the Japanese version of Nintendo's announcement that it will fully unveil the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2.
While Sakurai's post alone might not confirm anything, it's part of a series of subtle hints and teases that have fans hopeful for a new Super Smash Bros. game reveal. Since starting his YouTube channel in 2022, Sakurai wound it down after assuring followers he wasn't done making games. His final video hinted at a new project that could be revealed "sooner or later."
AnswerSee ResultsWhile no official announcements have been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game, it's worth noting that Sakurai himself has expressed doubts about how the franchise could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This game broke boundaries by including characters from outside Nintendo's universe, such as Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft, among others.
Despite these reservations, the likelihood of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Switch 2 seems high, especially considering the phenomenal sales of Ultimate, which have reached 35.88 million and continue to grow. Additionally, Nintendo's track record of launching a new Super Smash Bros. game with each new console since the original on the N64 in 1999 suggests that fans might have something exciting to look forward to on the Nintendo Switch 2.
