Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Update Teases Switch 2

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of Nintendo fandom under my belt, I must admit that the recent developments surrounding Super Smash Bros. have me both excited and puzzled. The unexpected advertisement for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2024, coupled with Masahiro Sakurai’s cryptic hints about his next project, has sparked a fire of speculation within the gaming community.


The latest moves from Nintendo have ignited discussions about the potential future of the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ franchise, particularly in relation to the rumored Switch 2 console. It’s intriguing because a new version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was launched in 2018, but an unusual advertisement for this game resurfaced in 2024, which is quite unexpected given its age. This action hints that Nintendo might be planning to keep the ‘Smash Bros.’ franchise relevant and popular.

Furthermore, fueling excitement, ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ has just been updated, and its creator, Masahiro Sakurai, hinted that a new project he’s been working on since 2022 might be unveiled soon. Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed whether this next project is another ‘Smash’ game, the timeframe suggests that Sakurai could have finished work on ‘Ultimate’ in 2021.

There’s some speculation about where a potential ‘Super Smash Bros.’ game for the Switch 2 might head if it ever gets developed. The latest installment, ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’, was expansive, boasting all past characters and stages. It’s possible that Nintendo could opt to slim down the roster, add fresh characters, or perhaps even remake ‘Ultimate’ specifically for the new console.

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We’re aware that Nintendo often launches new consoles along with popular games. For instance, Zelda: Breath of the Wild was unveiled with the Switch. Given that Tears of the Kingdom came out in 2023, it seems unlikely that another Zelda game would be introduced alongside the Switch 2. Instead, it could be a different console-exclusive title like Super Smash Bros. that might make its debut on the Switch 2.

It’s obvious that ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ isn’t going to be the last game in this series. The franchise’s widespread popularity and financial success guarantee its future. Some clues about what’s next might already be seen in Nintendo’s recent activities, with further details possibly revealed in 2025.

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2024-11-18 06:43