Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic reaction to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community, fueling 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 be mere excitement for the new console, many fans interpret it as a significant hint towards a new Super Smash Bros. title.
This isn't just random speculation; a series of subtle clues have added fuel to the fire. Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel in 2022, only to conclude it after hinting at a new project, stating its reveal was merely a matter of "sooner or later."
AnswerSee ResultsWhile no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game has been made, and Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (a game boasting an impressive roster including Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, Steve, and many more), the likelihood of a Switch 2 iteration remains strong. The phenomenal sales of Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) and Nintendo's tradition of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. game with each new console since 1999 strongly suggest a new installment is highly probable.
