Smash Together, an innovative unofficial dating app designed for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts, was set to launch its open beta on May 15. However, the excitement was short-lived as the developers announced receiving a cease-and-desist letter just two days prior, on May 13. The news was shared through a poignant post on their official Twitter account, featuring a sad Yoshi meme and the caption, "We got cease and desisted."
We got cease & desisted https://t.co/Zj2J3FNUHL pic.twitter.com/euDbJ3KUiG
— SmashTogether (@SmashTogether) May 14, 2025
Although the developers did not explicitly mention the sender of the legal notice, speculation points towards Nintendo, given the app's direct association with their popular Super Smash Bros. franchise. SmashTogether positioned itself as a "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 unique matchmaking algorithm.
The app's interface included features tailored specifically for Smash Bros. fans, such as sections for users to list their preferred character, or "main," alongside their notable wins and personalized prompts. An example of such a prompt was, "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major," adding a playful yet competitive twist to the typical dating app experience.
The concept of a dating app centered around a game like Super Smash Bros. likely raised red flags for the copyright holder, not only due to potential IP and copyright infringement but also because of the unconventional use of their intellectual property. As of now, there has been no further communication from SmashTogether regarding future plans or whether they will pivot to a concept not based on Smash Bros.
While the future of SmashTogether remains uncertain, the team's effort to bring like-minded gamers together in a unique way has certainly left an impression on the community. Fans will be watching closely to see if an alternative solution emerges, allowing the spirit of SmashTogether to live on in another form.
