Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Shared By Super Smash Bros. Creator and Fans Are Going Wild Over a New Game

The anticipation for a new Super Smash Bros. game is reaching fever pitch after Masahiro Sakurai, the mastermind behind the series, re-posted the announcement for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct with an excited "Ooh!" Scheduled for April 2, this Direct will fully unveil the next-generation console, and fans are buzzing with speculation that it might include a reveal for a new entry in the beloved fighting game series. While Sakurai's post alone isn't definitive proof, it's adding fuel to the fire of rumors and hopes among the Super Smash Bros. community.

There have been several hints that Sakurai might be gearing up for a big reveal. After launching his own YouTube channel in 2022, he hinted at working on a new project before winding down the channel. His final video promised that he wasn't done making games and teased a reveal "sooner or later." These breadcrumbs have fans eagerly anticipating what could be a new Super Smash Bros. game tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2's advanced hardware.

Despite the excitement, no official announcement has been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has expressed uncertainty about how the series could surpass the monumental 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, especially considering the phenomenal sales success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has sold over 35.88 million copies. Additionally, Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game with each of its consoles since the original debuted on the N64 in 1999. As fans eagerly await the April 2 Direct, the possibility of a new Super Smash Bros. announcement continues to stir excitement and speculation across the gaming community.