Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic response to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community, sparking fervent speculation about a new entry in the beloved fighting game franchise. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Nintendo Switch 2 reveal with a simple, yet electrifying, "Ooh!" While this could simply reflect his personal enthusiasm for the new console, many fans interpret it as a subtle hint at a new Super Smash Bros. title.
This seemingly innocuous post adds fuel to the already simmering anticipation. Sakurai's recent activities, including the launch and subsequent closure of his YouTube channel (following a statement that he wasn't finished making games), and the cryptic mention of a new project in his final video, have only heightened the speculation. The timing of these events, coupled with his reaction to the Switch 2 news, fuels the hope for a forthcoming reveal.
AnswerSee ResultsWhile no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game has been made, and Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scope and success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (a game boasting an incredibly diverse roster including characters like Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve), the possibility remains tantalizing. The phenomenal sales figures of Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) and Nintendo's consistent release of a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999 strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable.
