Smash Together, an unofficial dating app designed for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts to connect and socialize, has announced that it received a cease-and-desist letter just before its scheduled open beta launch. The app, which was set to go live on May 15, faced an unexpected halt on May 13 when its official account shared a disheartening Yoshi meme stating, "We got cease and desisted."

We got cease & desisted https://t.co/Zj2J3FNUHL pic.twitter.com/euDbJ3KUiG

— SmashTogether (@SmashTogether) May 14, 2025

Although the developers did not disclose the sender of the cease-and-desist letter, it is widely speculated that Nintendo, the owner of the Super Smash Bros. franchise, is behind the legal action. SmashTogether positioned itself as the "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," promising to help users find their "dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm designed to "connect you with your ideal Smash Partner."

The app's interface included unique features tailored to the Smash Bros. community, such as sections for users to list their preferred character, or "main," along with their notable tournament wins and Smash-themed prompts. An example prompt read, "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major."

The concept of a dating app centered around a game like Super Smash Bros. likely raised concerns not only about intellectual property and copyright infringement but also about the appropriateness of such a platform. As of now, there has been no further communication from the SmashTogether team regarding potential alternative solutions that might not involve the Super Smash Bros. IP. Fans and followers are left waiting to see if the app will find a way to relaunch without infringing on existing copyrights.

In the meantime, the author of this article has commendably refrained from making any puns or jokes about "smashing," showcasing a level of restraint appreciated by readers.