Excitement is rippling through the gaming community as Masahiro Sakurai, the mastermind behind Super Smash Bros., re-shared Nintendo's announcement about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct set for April 2. His simple "Ooh!" in the post has sent fans into a frenzy, sparking speculation about a potential new installment in the beloved Super Smash Bros. series.

While Sakurai's post alone might not confirm anything, it's part of a series of subtle hints that have fans buzzing. Since launching his YouTube channel in 2022, Sakurai has hinted at working on a new project. His final video on the channel suggested that a new game could be revealed "sooner or later," adding fuel to the speculation fire.

Despite the excitement, no official announcement has been made about a new Super Smash Bros. game. Sakurai himself has expressed uncertainty about how the series could surpass the monumental Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Switch, which boasts an expansive roster including iconic characters 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. Additionally, Nintendo has consistently released a new Super Smash Bros. game with each new console since the original debuted on the N64 in 1999. Fans are eagerly awaiting April 2, hoping for more concrete news about the future of this iconic franchise.