"Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled: Fans Frenzy Over New Game Reveal"

The excitement surrounding the potential announcement of a new Super Smash Bros. game has reached a fever pitch after Masahiro Sakurai, the series' creator, re-posted the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct date and time announcement with a simple yet telling "Ooh!" This brief expression of excitement 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 console.

As reported by Automaton, Sakurai shared the Japanese version of Nintendo's announcement that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be fully unveiled on April 2. While his "Ooh!" might simply reflect his own anticipation for the new hardware, the Super Smash Bros. community is buzzing with hope that it hints at a new game in the series.

Although the post itself doesn't confirm anything, it's part of a series of subtle hints and teases that suggest Sakurai might be preparing to reveal another Super Smash Bros. game. In 2022, Sakurai launched his own YouTube channel, which he later wound down after assuring fans that he wasn't finished with game development. His final video on the channel hinted at a new project that could be unveiled "sooner or later."

Despite these teases, no official announcement has been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has previously expressed uncertainty about how the franchise could surpass the monumental success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which not only included a vast roster of Nintendo characters but also featured iconic figures from other franchises like Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7, Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona 5, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft.

However, the likelihood of a new Super Smash Bros. game for the Nintendo Switch 2 seems high, especially considering the phenomenal sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which has sold over 35.88 million copies. It's also worth noting that Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game with each of its consoles since the original debuted on the N64 in 1999.