Super Smash Bros. fans are buzzing with excitement after series creator Masahiro Sakurai re-posted the announcement for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, set for April 2. Accompanying the post with a simple "Ooh!", Sakurai's enthusiasm has sparked speculation about a potential new entry in the beloved fighting game franchise.
While Sakurai's post alone doesn't confirm anything, there have been several subtle hints suggesting he might be preparing to unveil a new Super Smash Bros. game. In 2022, Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel, which he later wound down after assuring fans that he was not done with game development. His final video on the channel hinted at working on a new project that could be revealed "sooner or later."
Despite the excitement, no official announcement has been made regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has expressed uncertainty about how the series could surpass the monumental Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which broke boundaries by including iconic characters from outside the Nintendo universe, such as Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft, among others.
Nevertheless, the prospect of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Nintendo Switch 2 seems highly probable. The immense success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with sales surpassing 35.88 million units, underscores the series' enduring popularity. Moreover, Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. title with each of its consoles since the original debuted on the N64 in 1999. Fans eagerly await the April 2 Direct, hoping for official news that could send the gaming community into a frenzy.
