October 22nd 2024.
It's hard to say for sure, but the latest buzz from Masahiro Sakurai doesn't quite match up with anything we've seen in the world of Smash Bros. Sakurai, the renowned creator of the beloved fighting game franchise, recently announced that he's been working on a new project since 2022. This news has sparked speculation among fans that a new installment of Smash Bros. could be in the works for the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Of course, nothing is ever set in stone with Nintendo, so it's best not to jump to conclusions just yet. But considering the recent leaks that suggest the Switch 2 will closely resemble its predecessor, it wouldn't be a shock if the main launch game turned out to be a Super Mario title. After all, it's been a while since we've seen a new Mario game, and there have been multiple leaks hinting at a potential Donkey Kong crossover.
But beyond these tidbits, we really don't know much about the upcoming console or its games. That is, except for one intriguing detail: there's a good chance that Sakurai's next game will be on the Switch 2. And let's be honest, that alone is enough to get any gamer excited.
For those who may not be familiar with Sakurai, he's a bit of an enigma. At 54 years old, he looks like he could pass for a 24-year-old, and his dedication to his work is unparalleled. In fact, he was so committed to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that he even showed up to work with an IV drip attached to his arm. But despite his workaholic tendencies, he's also known for constantly talking about retirement and claiming that each Smash Bros. game will be his last.
After wrapping up work on Ultimate in 2021, Sakurai seemed to have entered into a semi-retirement. But now, he's revealed that he actually started working on a new game almost immediately after finishing Ultimate. He made the announcement at the end of his popular YouTube series about game development, explaining that he submitted a game proposal to Nintendo in 2021, which was quickly approved. However, it took some time to put together the development team he needed, which is why he started the YouTube channel in the interim.
While Sakurai couldn't reveal too many details about his new project, he did mention that it will be announced "sooner or later" if everything goes according to plan. Naturally, fans are assuming that it's another Smash Bros. game, but Sakurai's comments seem to suggest otherwise. If he's to be believed, it doesn't sound like Nintendo had to convince him to make a new Smash Bros. game – in fact, it seems like he had to pitch his idea to them. Plus, he implies that the game will require some unfamiliar talent, which wouldn't be necessary if it were another installment of Smash Bros.
But really, it's anyone's guess at this point. Sakurai has worked on a variety of games throughout his career, including Kirby spin-offs, puzzle games, and Kid Icarus: Uprising for the 3DS. So, it's hard to say what his next move will be. Which means that we're back to square one – knowing virtually nothing about the Nintendo Switch 2 or its games.
One thing that we can all agree on, though, is that a remaster of Kid Icarus: Uprising would be a welcome addition to the Switch's library. While the game didn't work so well on the 3DS, it would be an absolute hit on the Switch. But for now, all we can do is speculate and wait for more information to be revealed.
In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned for updates on the Nintendo Switch 2 and all the latest gaming news. And hey, if you have any thoughts or opinions on Sakurai's new project, feel free to send us an email, leave a comment, or follow us on Twitter. And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all the exclusive content and latest releases. Thanks for reading!
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