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 simply reflect his personal excitement, many interpret it as a subtle hint at a new Super Smash Bros. title.

Automaton reports on Sakurai's post, fueling the excitement. While the post itself offers limited concrete evidence, a series of previous hints and teases further bolster the anticipation. Sakurai's now-dormant YouTube channel, launched in 2022, concluded with a statement about working on a new game slated for future reveal. This, combined with his recent activity, has fans buzzing.

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While no official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game 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 entry 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 shouldn't be discounted, however, as the game already features an incredibly diverse roster including characters from franchises like Final Fantasy VII, Kingdom Hearts, Persona 5, and Minecraft. The anticipation remains high.