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 installment 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 forthcoming Super Smash Bros. title.

Automaton reports on Sakurai's post, fueling the anticipation. While the post itself offers limited concrete evidence, a series of previous hints and teases add fuel to the fire. Sakurai's now-dormant YouTube channel, launched in 2022, concluded with a cryptic message suggesting a new game project nearing completion. This, combined with his recent activity, has led many to believe a reveal is imminent.

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Despite the lack of official announcements, the possibility of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Switch 2 remains strong. Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a title boasting an incredibly diverse roster including iconic characters like Sephiroth, Sora, Joker, and Steve. However, Ultimate's phenomenal sales (over 35.88 million copies) and Nintendo's consistent release of a new Super Smash Bros. game for each console generation since 1999 strongly suggest a Switch 2 entry is highly probable.