The excitement surrounding the potential announcement of a new Super Smash Bros. game has reached a fever pitch, fueled by a simple yet electrifying social media post from the series' creator, Masahiro Sakurai. In a re-share of Nintendo's announcement about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, Sakurai's single sound of excitement, "Ooh!", has sent fans into a frenzy, speculating that a new entry in the beloved brawler series could be on the horizon for the next-generation hardware.

While Sakurai's post might seem innocuous on its own, it's part of a broader pattern of hints and teases that suggest he might be gearing up for a new game reveal. After launching his own YouTube channel in 2022, Sakurai wound it down with a promise that he wasn't done making games. His final video hinted at a new project that could be unveiled "sooner or later," adding fuel to the fire of anticipation.

Despite these teasers, no official announcement has been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has previously expressed doubts about how the franchise could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which not only boasted an expansive roster including characters from beyond Nintendo's universe like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft, but also achieved staggering sales of 35.88 million units.

However, given the historical pattern of Nintendo releasing a new Super Smash Bros. game with each new console since the original on the N64 in 1999, and the phenomenal success of Ultimate, it seems highly probable that a new Super Smash Bros. title will grace the Nintendo Switch 2. Fans are eagerly awaiting the April 2 Direct, hoping for confirmation of what could be the next big hit in the iconic fighting series.