Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., reacted enthusiastically to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, sparking intense 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, excited "Ooh!" While this could be mere enthusiasm, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation.
This seemingly small gesture fuels existing rumors and hints suggesting Sakurai's involvement in a new Super Smash Bros. title. His 2022 YouTube channel, subsequently closed, hinted at a new project, promising a future reveal.
AnswerSee ResultsWhile no official announcement has been made, the immense 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 strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing Ultimate's impressive roster, which includes iconic characters from beyond Nintendo's own franchises. However, the anticipation remains high.
