Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Leaked: Fans Erupt in Excitement for New Game Announcement

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 Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, adding a simple but significant "Ooh!" While this could simply reflect his personal excitement, many interpret it as a subtle hint at a new Super Smash Bros. title for the upcoming console.

This speculation is fueled by a series of previous hints. Sakurai launched a personal YouTube channel in 2022, later concluding it with a statement that he wasn't finished creating games, and that a new project could be unveiled in the future.

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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 Bros. title for each console generation strongly suggest a Switch 2 iteration is highly probable. Sakurai himself previously expressed uncertainty about surpassing the scale and quality of Ultimate, which featured a diverse roster including characters from franchises like Final Fantasy VII, Kingdom Hearts, Persona 5, and Minecraft. However, the anticipation remains high.