Direct from Nintendo Raises Fan Excitement for New Game Reveal

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic reaction to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has ignited fervent speculation among fans about a potential new entry in the beloved fighting game franchise. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Switch 2 reveal with a simple, yet electrifying, "Ooh!" While this could be mere excitement, many interpret it as a significant hint.

Automaton reported on Sakurai's post, fueling fan theories. This follows a series of subtle clues and teasers suggesting Sakurai's involvement in a new Super Smash Bros. project. His 2022 YouTube channel, subsequently closed, hinted at a new game in development, promising a reveal "sooner or later."

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While no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. title has been made, and Sakurai previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale of Ultimate, the immense success of Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) makes a Switch 2 sequel highly probable. Nintendo's consistent release of a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999 further strengthens this expectation. The inclusion of iconic characters from beyond Nintendo's own roster in Ultimate – such as Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve – demonstrates the franchise's potential for continued expansion.