Fans of the iconic Super Smash Bros. series are buzzing with excitement following a tantalizing hint from the series' creator, Masahiro Sakurai. He re-posted the announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, set for April 2, with a simple yet enthusiastic "Ooh!" This has sparked speculation about the possibility of a new Super Smash Bros. game being unveiled for the next-generation console.
While Sakurai's post might seem minor on its own, it comes amidst a series of subtle hints and teases that suggest he might be preparing for another big reveal. After launching his YouTube channel in 2022, Sakurai hinted at working on a new game before winding down the channel, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what could come next.
Despite the excitement, no official announcement has been made regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has expressed doubts about how the franchise could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch, which not only included a vast roster of Nintendo characters but also iconic figures from other gaming universes like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, and Steve from Minecraft.
However, given the phenomenal sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which have reached over 35.88 million units, and the tradition of releasing a new Super Smash Bros. game for each Nintendo console since the original on the N64 in 1999, many believe a new entry in the series for the Nintendo Switch 2 is highly likely.