Smash Bros. Creator Hints at Nintendo Switch 2

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic response to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community, fueling speculation about a new entry in the beloved fighting game franchise. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 reveal with a simple, yet powerful, "Ooh!" While this could simply reflect his personal enthusiasm, many fans interpret it as a significant hint towards a new Super Smash Bros. game.

This isn't just idle speculation. A series of subtle clues and teases have added fuel to the fire. Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel in 2022, only to conclude it after hinting at a new project, promising a reveal "sooner or later."

While no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. title has been made, and Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (a game boasting an impressive roster including Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, Steve, and Alex, among others), the possibility remains strong. The phenomenal sales figures of Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) and Nintendo's consistent tradition of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999 strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable.