Super Smash Bros. Creator Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Fans Excited for New Game

Fans of the Super Smash Bros. series are buzzing with excitement after Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the beloved brawler, re-posted the announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct with a simple yet enthusiastic "Ooh!" This reaction has sparked speculation among fans that a new entry in the Super Smash Bros. franchise might be on the horizon for Nintendo's next-generation console.

As reported by Automaton, Sakurai shared the Japanese version of Nintendo's announcement, which is set to fully unveil the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2. While Sakurai's post might seem minor on its own, it comes amidst a series of subtle hints and teases that suggest he could be preparing for another Super Smash Bros. game reveal. Notably, Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel in 2022, but later wound it down after assuring fans he wasn't finished making games. His final video hinted at a new project that could be revealed "sooner or later."

Despite these teases, no official announcements have been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has previously expressed uncertainty about how the series could surpass the success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which boasts an expansive roster including characters like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft, among others.

However, the likelihood of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Switch 2 seems high, especially considering the phenomenal sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has sold over 35.88 million copies. Additionally, Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game with each of its consoles since the original launched on the N64 in 1999. As anticipation builds, fans eagerly await the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct to see if their hopes for a new installment in the iconic fighting series will be confirmed.