Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Shared By Super Smash Bros. Creator and Fans Are Going Wild Over a New Game

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic reaction to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community, sparking fervent speculation about a potential 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 electrifying, "Ooh!" While this could simply reflect his general enthusiasm, many fans interpret it as a subtle hint at a new Super Smash Bros. game on the horizon.

While Sakurai's post alone offers no concrete confirmation, a series of smaller clues have fueled the anticipation. His now-dormant YouTube channel, launched in 2022, ended with a cryptic message hinting at a new project to be revealed "sooner or later." This, coupled with his recent reaction, has ignited the flames of speculation.

Officially, nothing has been confirmed. Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a title boasting an incredibly diverse roster including characters like Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII), Sora (Kingdom Hearts), Joker (Persona 5), and Steve & Alex (Minecraft).

However, given Ultimate’s phenomenal sales figures (over 35.88 million copies sold and counting), and Nintendo's consistent tradition of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. title for each console generation since 1999, the prospect of a Switch 2 iteration seems highly probable. The anticipation is palpable, and the gaming world eagerly awaits the April 2nd reveal.