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

Excitement is reaching a fever pitch among fans of the iconic fighting game series, Super Smash Bros., after its creator, Masahiro Sakurai, re-posted the announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, scheduled for April 2. Accompanying the share was a simple yet electrifying "Ooh!" from Sakurai, fueling speculation that a new installment in the beloved franchise might be on the horizon for the next-generation console.

While Sakurai's post alone might not be conclusive evidence, it adds to a series of subtle hints that have kept the gaming community buzzing. Notably, after launching his YouTube channel in 2022, Sakurai hinted at not retiring from game development and teased a new project that could soon see the light of day. His final video on the platform suggested that fans might not have to wait too long for a reveal.

Despite the excitement, no official announcement has been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has expressed uncertainty about how the series could evolve beyond the monumental Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which boasts an unprecedented roster including characters like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft, among many others.

However, the likelihood of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Nintendo Switch 2 remains high, buoyed by the staggering sales success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has sold over 35.88 million copies. It's also noteworthy that Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game with each of its consoles since the original debuted on the N64 back in 1999.