Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic response 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 merely reflect personal excitement, many interpret it as a significant hint.
As reported by Automaton, this seemingly minor action follows a series of subtle clues suggesting Sakurai's involvement in a new Super Smash Bros. project. His now-dormant YouTube channel, launched in 2022, concluded with a promise of future game development, hinting at a forthcoming reveal.
AnswerSee ResultsWhile no official announcement has been made, the phenomenal sales success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) and Nintendo's history of releasing a new Smash title for each console generation strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. Sakurai's previous comments about the difficulty of surpassing Ultimate's scale and roster, which already includes iconic characters from beyond Nintendo's own properties (Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, Steve, and many more), add another layer of intrigue. The anticipation is palpable.
