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

Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai's enthusiastic reaction 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 be mere personal excitement, the gaming community is buzzing with anticipation.

As reported by Automaton, this seemingly small gesture adds fuel to existing rumors. Sakurai's recent YouTube activities, including the closure of his channel after hinting at an unannounced project, further fuel the speculation. His final video alluded to a new game's imminent reveal.

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While no official announcement has been made, the immense success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (over 35.88 million copies sold) and Nintendo's tradition 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 scope, which already boasts a roster including iconic characters from outside the Nintendo universe (Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, Steve, etc.), haven't dampened fan enthusiasm. The April 2nd Nintendo Direct could hold the answer.