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 installment 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 mere personal enthusiasm, many believe it hints at a new Super Smash Bros. title.
Automaton reported on Sakurai's post, fueling the excitement. Although the post itself is ambiguous, a series of subtle hints and teases have led to this anticipation. Sakurai's now-dormant YouTube channel, launched in 2022, ended with a cryptic mention of a new game project slated for future reveal.
AnswerSee ResultsWhile no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game has been made, and Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scope of Ultimate, the immense success of Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) strongly suggests a Switch 2 sequel is highly probable. Nintendo's consistent release of a new Super Smash Bros. title for each console generation since 1999 further supports this expectation. The inclusion of iconic characters from beyond Nintendo's roster in Ultimate (Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, Steve, etc.) demonstrates the franchise's potential for continued expansion on the new hardware.
