Smash Bros. Dating App Faces Legal Action

Smash Together, an innovative unofficial dating app designed for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts, faced a significant setback just before its eagerly awaited open beta launch. The app, which was set to open its beta phase on May 15, received a cease-and-desist letter on May 13, as announced through a disheartened Yoshi meme on their official Twitter account. This unexpected legal notice has put the app's future in jeopardy, leaving many fans disappointed.

The developers behind Smash Together have not disclosed the sender of the cease-and-desist letter, but many speculate that Nintendo, the creators of Super Smash Bros., are behind the legal action due to the app's direct association with their popular game franchise. Smash Together marketed itself as the "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," aiming to help users find their "dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm.

The app's interface included unique features tailored to the Smash Bros. community, such as sections for users to list their preferred character or "main," notable tournament wins, and custom prompts designed to resonate with fellow players. An example prompt included, "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major," adding a playful yet competitive twist to the dating experience.

The concept of a dating app centered around a video game like Super Smash Bros. likely raised concerns not only about intellectual property and copyright infringement but also about the appropriateness of such a platform. This may have prompted the issuance of the cease-and-desist letter.

As of now, there has been no further communication from the Smash Together team regarding potential plans to relaunch the app without the Super Smash Bros. theme. Fans and followers are left waiting to see if an alternative solution can be found. In the meantime, the community can only hope for a resolution that allows them to continue connecting over their shared passion for the game, albeit without the direct reference to Smash Bros.