Speculation Surrounds Super Smash Bros. on Switch 2
A recent move by Nintendo to promote Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has sparked speculation about the company's plans for the franchise on the upcoming Switch 2 console.
A Pattern of Releases for New Consoles
Historically, Nintendo has released new 3D Super Mario games, Mario Kart titles, and Super Smash Bros. entries for each new console. The Nintendo Switch followed this pattern, with Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate all launching within its first two years. With the Switch 2 on the horizon, fans are wondering what games will be in store, and a new Super Smash Bros. is now a possibility.
A New Ad for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
As pointed out by Event Hubs, Nintendo recently released a new ad for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a move that has raised eyebrows given the game's 2018 launch. Although the game remains extremely popular with tens of millions of units sold, it's unusual to see Nintendo spotlighting it in 2024.
Implications for a New Super Smash Bros. Entry
The timing of this ad may suggest that Nintendo wants to keep Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in the minds of fans, potentially to pave the way for a new entry in the franchise. This new game could be unveiled alongside the Switch 2 console, and a recent update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, combined with director Masahiro Sakurai's hints about his next project, adds credence to this theory.
The Nature of a New Super Smash Bros. Entry
If a new Super Smash Bros. game is in development, the biggest question is how it will follow up on the ultimate version of the franchise. Possibilities include:
- Slimming down the roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and introducing new characters
- Remastering Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Switch 2 to keep it relevant
The Future of Super Smash Bros.
Regardless of the truth behind this speculation, it's unlikely that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will mark the end of the beloved franchise. The series is too popular and profitable for Nintendo to abandon it. Whether or not this new ad is a teaser for what's to come remains to be seen, but we may learn more in 2025.
