"Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Unveiled by Super Smash Bros. Creator, Fans Excited for New Game"

Excitement is brewing among fans of the Super Smash Bros. series as Masahiro Sakurai, the franchise's creator, re-posted Nintendo's announcement about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. The event is scheduled for April 2, and Sakurai's simple "Ooh!" in his post has sparked speculation about the possibility of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the next-generation console. While this single sound of excitement might seem minor, it's enough to fuel fan theories, especially given the history of the series and Sakurai's recent activities.

Sakurai's actions over the past few years have added to the anticipation. After launching his own YouTube channel in 2022, he hinted at working on a new game before winding down the channel. His final video promised that he wasn't done with game development, and he teased that a new project might be revealed "sooner or later." These hints, combined with his reaction to the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, have fans eagerly anticipating the possibility of a new Super Smash Bros. entry.

Despite the excitement, no official announcement has been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has expressed doubts about how the series could evolve beyond the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which boasts a roster featuring characters from beyond Nintendo's universe, including Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft, among others.

However, the likelihood of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Nintendo Switch 2 remains high, especially considering the sales success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with over 35.88 million copies sold. Additionally, Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game for each of its consoles since the original debuted on the N64 in 1999. As the gaming community awaits the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the anticipation for what could be next for this beloved franchise continues to grow.