Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Surge as Smash Creator's Tease Fuels Fan Frenzy

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., reacted enthusiastically to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, fueling speculation about a new installment in the popular fighting game franchise. Sakurai's simple "Ooh!" accompanying the Japanese announcement of the April 2nd Switch 2 reveal has sent fans into a frenzy. While the post itself is ambiguous, it adds to a series of subtle hints suggesting a new Super Smash Bros. game is in the works.

Sakurai's 2022 YouTube channel, subsequently closed, hinted at a new project, stating a reveal was forthcoming. This, coupled with his recent reaction, has intensified fan anticipation.

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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 history of releasing a new Smash title for each console strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. Sakurai's previous comments about the difficulty of surpassing Ultimate's scope haven't dampened fan enthusiasm. The inclusion of numerous third-party characters in Ultimate, such as Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve, further fuels the anticipation for what a new game might offer.