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 simply reflect his personal excitement, many interpret it as a subtle hint at a new Super Smash Bros. title.
Automaton reports on Sakurai's post, fueling the anticipation. While the post itself offers limited concrete evidence, a series of suggestive clues have emerged, hinting at Sakurai's involvement in a new project. His now-dormant YouTube channel, launched in 2022, concluded with a promise of future game development, leaving fans to connect the dots.
AnswerSee ResultsDespite the lack of official announcements, the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) strongly suggests a Switch 2 sequel is highly probable. Furthermore, Nintendo's history of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. title for each console generation, dating back to the original N64 release in 1999, further bolsters this expectation. While Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing Ultimate's impressive roster, which includes iconic characters from beyond Nintendo's own universe (Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, Steve, etc.), the possibility of a new iteration remains a compelling prospect for fans.
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