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

Excitement is brewing among fans of the beloved Super Smash Bros. series, as Masahiro Sakurai, the mastermind behind the franchise, has added fuel to the speculation fire. Sakurai recently re-posted Nintendo's announcement about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, scheduled for April 2, accompanied by a simple "Ooh!" This brief expression of excitement has sent the community into a frenzy, with many interpreting it as a tease for a potential new installment in the Super Smash Bros. saga.

While Sakurai's post alone might not be definitive proof, it's part of a series of subtle hints that suggest he might be preparing for a significant reveal. After launching his YouTube channel in 2022 and later winding it down, Sakurai assured fans that he was not stepping away from game development. In his final video, he hinted at working on a new project that could be unveiled "sooner or later," further stoking the fires of anticipation.

Despite these tantalizing clues, no official announcement has been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has previously expressed doubts about how the series could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch. This game broke boundaries by including iconic characters from outside Nintendo's universe, such as 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 Nintendo Switch 2 remains high, especially considering the phenomenal sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has sold an impressive 35.88 million copies and continues to attract players. It's also worth noting that Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. title with each of its consoles since the series debuted on the N64 in 1999. Fans are eagerly awaiting April 2, hoping to see their favorite brawler return in an even more spectacular form on the next-generation hardware.