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

Super Smash Bros. fans are buzzing with excitement after series creator Masahiro Sakurai re-posted Nintendo's announcement about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, scheduled for April 2. Accompanying the post was a simple yet enthusiastic "Ooh!" from Sakurai, sparking speculation about a potential new entry in the iconic fighting game franchise. While Sakurai's comment could simply reflect his personal excitement for the new console, fans are hopeful it hints at a new Super Smash Bros. game on the horizon.

The excitement is fueled by a series of subtle hints and teases from Sakurai. After launching his YouTube channel in 2022 and later winding it down, he assured fans he wasn't done creating games. In his final video, Sakurai tantalizingly mentioned working on a new project that might be revealed "sooner or later," adding to the anticipation for a possible Super Smash Bros. announcement.

Although no official announcements have been made regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game, Sakurai has previously expressed uncertainty about how the series could surpass the monumental Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch. This latest installment not only broke sales records with 35.88 million units sold but also expanded the roster to include characters from outside Nintendo's universe, such as Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft.

Given the franchise's history of launching a new game with each Nintendo console since the original Super Smash Bros. on the N64 in 1999, coupled with the overwhelming success of Ultimate, it seems highly probable that fans can look forward to a new Super Smash Bros. game on the Nintendo Switch 2.