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

The excitement around Super Smash Bros. is reaching new heights as series creator Masahiro Sakurai re-posted Nintendo's announcement about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, set for April 2, with a simple yet thrilling "Ooh!" This brief expression of excitement has sparked rampant speculation and hope among fans that a new entry in the beloved brawler series could be on the horizon for the next-generation console.

As reported by Automaton, Sakurai's post, while seemingly innocuous, has fueled the fire of anticipation. Although the post alone doesn't confirm anything, it's part of a series of subtle hints and teases that suggest Sakurai might be preparing for another Super Smash Bros. reveal. Notably, after launching his own YouTube channel in 2022, Sakurai ended it with a promise that he wasn't done making games. His final video hinted at working on a new project that could be unveiled "sooner or later."

Despite the buzz, no official announcement has been made regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has previously expressed uncertainty about how the franchise could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. Ultimate set a high bar, not only with its extensive roster of characters from the Nintendo universe but also by including iconic figures from other franchises such as Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft.

However, the likelihood of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Nintendo Switch 2 seems strong, given the overwhelming sales success of Ultimate, which has sold over 35.88 million copies. Furthermore, it's worth noting that Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game for each of its consoles since the original debuted on the N64 in 1999.