Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Leaked, Smash Fans Excited

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Super Smash Bros., reacted enthusiastically to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, fueling fan speculation about a new installment in the popular fighting game series. Sakurai shared the Japanese announcement on social media with a simple, excited "Ooh!", sparking widespread anticipation.

While the post itself is ambiguous, it adds to a series of subtle hints suggesting Sakurai's involvement in a new Super Smash Bros. project. His recently concluded YouTube channel, which he ended after stating he wasn't finished making games, hinted at a new game reveal in the future.

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Although 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 Bros. 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 haven't dampened fan enthusiasm. The inclusion of numerous third-party characters in Ultimate, such as Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve, further fuels expectations for an even more expansive roster in a potential sequel.