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

The excitement surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 is reaching fever pitch, especially after Masahiro Sakurai, the mastermind behind Super Smash Bros., re-posted the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct date and time with a simple yet thrilling "Ooh!" This seemingly small gesture has ignited speculation among fans about the potential announcement of a new entry in the beloved Super Smash Bros. series.

As reported by Automaton, Sakurai shared the Japanese version of Nintendo's announcement that the full unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 will take place on April 2. While his single sound of excitement might simply reflect his personal anticipation, the Super Smash Bros. community is buzzing with hope that it hints at a new game for the next-generation console.

Although the post alone doesn't confirm anything, there have been several subtle hints and teases suggesting that Sakurai might be preparing for another Super Smash Bros. reveal. Notably, Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel in 2022, only to wind it down after hinting that he wasn't finished with game development. His final video was particularly intriguing, as he mentioned working on a new game that could be revealed "sooner or later."

No official announcements have been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game yet. Sakurai has previously expressed uncertainty about how the franchise could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which boasts an expansive roster including iconic characters from beyond Nintendo's universe, 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 high, given the staggering sales success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has sold over 35.88 million copies and continues to grow. Additionally, it's worth noting that Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game with each of its consoles since the debut of the original on the N64 in 1999.