Is Sakurai Working on Smash?

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[@CastleRene]

He's busy working on the next generation's childhoods. Let him cook.

[@DragonMaster1818]

We need all the help we can get with the crap that our generations are feeding these kids on the internet

[@RED_MUGEN]

Wym by that exactly?

[@bluehedgehog123]

😂

[@Kipiti]

​​@@RED_MUGEN They mean that SSB is the childhood of many people, and that the game Sakurai's currently working on will be the childhood of the next generation

[@yaboy_syahrizal]

The cycle must continue. Childhoods must evolve in order to preserve its glorious proportions.

[@superbstudiosofficial]

I mean, the switch 2 is backwards compatible so it will have smash ultimate if you have the game card. And as much as I want a new smash, it’s probably gonna be another kid Icarus game. Not only is he working with the same company that worked with him to make uprising, but sakurai also said he wanted to take a break from smash. And also since smash is backwards compatible, there won’t be another for a while since they have that on switch two. So I think it’s gonna be another kid Icarus game. Also to add on, he was working on this project DURING when he was working on the ssbu final dlc. And I highly doubt that he was working on another smash bros when he hasn’t finished the one he was working on. Plus, usually he makes a new smash bros game every new Nintendo console and I don’t think the switch two was in production at that time.

[@daikio420]

Massive W if it’s a new kid Icarus game that shit was fire. And if there is a new Smash game then it’s not gonna have Sakurai be the director. That game really worked him overboard and I’d rather have him work on something he wants to work on rather than what other people want him too

[@jaceventura3203]

Don't do that. Don't give me hope lol.

[@rodentblade]

I dont think the backwards compat is a good reason but if he wants a break then he wants a break

[@relo999]

TBF Sakurai has been stating since melee about he'll quit making smash games and how "this will be my last smash game". Dude's like an addict, saying he'll quit for 2 decades but never actually quitting. Wii and Wii U were both backwards compatible, that didn't stop him last times.

[@bullwrinkle29studiosshow37]

Tbf smash will continue when a new console comes out. Backwards compatible doesn’t mean there isn’t gonna be a smash 6. He kept saying he’s taking a break and then we see a new smash game. It would be a huge W for a new kid Icarus game but smash could still continue on with or without sakurai.

[@HairyShark]

Samurai must be helping out with a kidicuras game and Kirby game.

[@HairyShark]

“Samurai” what is this auto translate I mean Sakurai😂

[@Sleep4r]

Sakurai hasn't been part of the kirby team for like 2 decades bro

[@HairyShark]

@@Sleep4r but Kirby is his adopted child😊

[@duffi5290]

Samurai? Hmm no, Im only familiar with “Mr Hero Soccer Guy” 😂

[@HairyShark]

@@duffi5290 MR HERO Sussy Guy

[@jonadams2741]

I think Sakurai is working on something else, Nintendo doesn't need him for Super Smash Bros so maybe a new series or he's working for a different company all together

[@Randomyesfyhgv]

he made smash bros..I think they need him...

[@jonadams2741]

@Randomyesfyhgv So did Hal labs so I think they don't

[@SonicTheHedgehogX15]

@@jonadams2741he was in hal labs

[@jonadams2741]

@SonicTheHedgehogX15 90% of Brawl was made without Sakurai so if anything, HAL could make Super Smash Bros as it's pretty much a Kirby mod.

[@Pawnnnnn]

Where did you get those numbers

[@truecuckoo]

I think it's safe to assume that he has known the intricate details of the Switch 2 for over the past 3 years.

[@EudaemonYoutube]

I’d imagine if he had plans on retirement he’d be making one more Kirby, but it’s probably a brand new project akin to Meteos

[@EudaemonYoutube]

Though, I will say, an SSBU deluxe is very likely.

[@insertenombreramdom1150]

I think his role will be like Miyamoto's, supervising and suggesting but no longer being part of the development team in such a direct way.

[@EudaemonYoutube]

@@insertenombreramdom1150 He would likely work on his own projects from time to time sure but he likely will be more like a freelance Itoi if that makes sense, the way he sort of overlooked the development of a lot of games. For example, the way itoi helped get two regions into Gen 2 or helped with EarthBound. Think his KZbin channel but like a freelance co-director / director.

[@mariustan9275]

@EudaemonKZbin How? What else would it add? And what's the point since the Switch 2's compatibility means you can just play SSBU on it?

[@EudaemonYoutube]

@ I mean if Mario Kart 8 could get DLC I think Smash is more than likely lmao, it’s quick and easy money, promote first party series by adding in some new characters, slap a new label, it’s easy money and worth it tbh :/ if we could go over a decade without a new Mario Kart, we could definitely see a deluxe port and just price drop some of Nintendo’s older games

[@shadstewart9253]

you can't really think 3+ years for ultimate deluxe ? doubt if that game comes it has much of his direct involvement. I hope its a new game honestly because if anyone is to replace Miyamoto in the future Sakurai seem a top contender for the role.

[@CastleRene]

Bro's working on Super Smash Bro's Ultimate Deluxe 3D.

[@XxRaceRCxX]

@CastleRene For Switch 2

[@crodojoe]

@CastleRene honestly smash but 3D seems interesting you can probably implement that and have nothing cut. except for game and watch lol

[@shadstewart9253]

@CastleRene I thought that was what melee was going to be before the reveal. But it's a game that found the right niche in fighting game to stand alone and thr formula stayed the same. If it went 3d it would have to follow in powerstones foot steps and as fun as it was it would be hard to work out as a tournament fighter otherwise the soulcaliber root or Marvel V Capcom tag team. And 1v1 battles only.

[@SuperGamerxl]

I honestly don’t think we get Smash Ultimate Deluxe we’re getting a new smash probably in year 3 or 4 of Switch 2s life. Plus getting all the third party’s to have all their content included again including Disney, would be way too much for a port of Smash Ultimate when at that point just make a new smash.

[@ivenstorm]

Or alternately he creates a Smash-Like concept via a sports or collaboration game. Like a Nintendoland but with characters from various franchises.

[@HabitsRabbits]

I think he might be working on a couple projects simultaneously. Maybe heading this new project for release during the Switch 2 Launch Year while the next Smash starts early development. Either that or he's already working knee deep on the next game.

[@Unexpected_Content404]

I think it’s gonna be “New Super Smash Bros” and it’ll keep it’s usual returning ips but give them a modern move set and I think that it most of the roster will contain mostly newer characters from more modern games Ps: I know there’s no possibility of this but I would love if base or DLC, Jin Sakai from ghost of Tsushima made it in

[@XxRaceRCxX]

Sam Porter Bridges from Death Stranding for smash

[@Anonymous-rz6zn]

MGS Raiden for Smash

[@AlphaXXI]

I think the thing he wanted to get made is either a new project or, yeah, something close to his heart like a new Kid Icarus. It wouldn't make sense for him to be pitching what is ultimately (no pun intended) an inavitability, such as a new smash gamer, and a simple port wouldn't be something he'd be that excited about. It seems plausible to me that a new Smash is indeed in development, but that he entrusted other people to lead this project. Maybe it'd be some sort of reboot ? As in, a game that rethinks some standards of the series, like historical characters being included from the get go if they're not really relevant culturaly anymore (like jigglypuff), or have a base roster with characters people asked for when there was the vote, or plays a bit differently. It'd for sure be a risk though.

[@mariustan9275]

Yeah a new Smash is an inevitability. It always happens and it's always a giant moneymaker with hype from all over the internet. It would be like pitching to build a toilet in a house.

[@givlupi2686]

At this point cutting characters that aren't widely hated is PR suicide. And no way Jigglypuff isn't relevant.

[@SuperGamerxl]

I honestly feel the next Smash will be a new entry and a reboot of the series where maybe old characters get new moves and fully expect cuts to the roster like every new fighting game does.

[@arkiromi_is_awsome216]

imagine if he made a new ice climbers game or helped make a new F Zero or a new ip entirely

[@Medbread]

Give the man a break... Let him be done with Smash if he wants.

[@XenoSBN]

Agreed, he’s in his 50s

[@ShadowHawk180]

He can be done if he wants, but every time in the past that he's been done with the series he's ended up changing his mind because he just loves it too much to pass up an opportunity to work on it. He should retire if he wants to, but if Nintendo wants to make another Smash game and he wants in, they better let him do what he loves.

[@Sayoriplier]

Nintendo will make a new smash with or without him eventually.

[@acomfychair]

I still cannot believe that this man is 50 years old

[@amigomorton5193]

I hope Sakurai is making something, he really wants to make, something original, that will be his passion project.

[@theeggthatsurvivedhowtobas778]

I could see us getting Ultimate on the switch 2, like "Ultimate DX", but with a few upgrades and overhauls, comes with ALL previous dlc, and then maybe they announce more DLC waves? If I had to guess it will be another 2 wave dlc plan If i had to guess, Shadow, Waluigi, Master Hand, maybe another FF character, definitely another Fire Emblem etc etc

[@theninjustice138]

Watch the Ultimate port be the call back to all the previous Smash games????

[@KLIMBORB]

I would be happy with an uprising port!

[@7F0X7]

If you believe Sakurai wasn't filled in about the switch 2's capabilities in detail from the earliest possible time and he didn't see the switch 2 until the rest of us then... here's your sign

[@colleagueloyal7269]

honestly im praying for a new kid icarus game

[@generalowen4344]

Of course he is, why tf would anyone buy the device otherwise? I’d be bamboozled if they managed to somehow not be working on it.

[@conman1374]

Sakurai never wants to take a break....

[@5-orbital]

NEW ICE CLIMBERS GAME

[@cedgamer2009]

I think he’ll work on Smash after a few weeks once he’s done with his next game.

[@gokuuzumaki70]

Ultimate deluxe with a dedicated story/adventure mode like subspace emissary. I'd buy

[@heisnolo]

I think Sakurai has one more in him 😤

[@Aztorak_1]

The next iteration will be locked at 0.25% speed with audio scaling to make every character sound like Barry White. Its release title will be “Silly Smush Buddies”.

[@landminenetworks]

Anything "smash"-related will always be up to Nintendo and not to Sakurai.

[@Muddyphoenix]

I really want the next smash bros game to be honest

[@ignitables2890]

All i want for a future smash game, even if its just a deluxe is more final fantasy representation, by that i mean games other than 7, they are just as important to gaming as 7 is, i would absolutely love to see other iconic locations such as the sunleth waterscape, balaamb garden, and even besaid or zanarkand coming to the game as stages, i dont think we need any characters.

[@volbound1700]

I honestly would prefer a deluxe version over a new Smash. I feel like they need more than just characters/stages though. Bring back more single-player like game modes. Frankly, I would be totally happy with just a new SSE and no other content. I doubt he is working on Smash though. I would love to see him jump back into Kirby and do a Kirby title again. I loved Forgotten World, my daughter and I play it all the time.

[@dannyohare3645]

Oh I hope so. A Smash Bros 6 with a story mode that’s just as good as Brawl’s Subspace Emissary.

[@Zr-lo5bo]

I think it’s smash the man obviously doesn’t wanna let it go it’s been almost 3 years and you think it’s kid icuris or Kirby get real and if he isn’t in a lead role he will still be heavily involved anyways as that’s the way Japanese work culture is out east

[@Maroz4106]

we won't get another smash, he's making another game he wanted to do.

[@EyeofKoruption]

My safe bet is it's something surprising and unexpected.

[@MJ-oi6ul]

Did he not say there will be no more smash bros games?

[@0ff0667]

Deluxes Ult with all of those IPs involved... I don't think that is happening any time soon.

[@Willchannel90]

Huge I knew what secret from last DLC says but miss, "We'll come for you to Smash. Key chosen". Myself went, "Organization 13 along Master? Before most Final fantasy characters along Cloud's friends then others what match? Cool". :)

[@inmor9874]

what the fuck did I just read

[@Willchannel90]

Lots may think deeper, but reveals with sad sigh. The staff reveals updates are big next the Smash bros, after Sora the last DLCs.

[@emodude-k3q]

no... he is playing smash ultimate and eating snacks

[@candyman02]

Shadow, silver, blaze and Amy for new smash bros

[@spugnoxngubcux9801]

I don't think he's working on Smash _or_ Kid Icarus. I think he's working on something completely different. Either reviving a long-dead and obscure series that's close to his heart (like he once did with Kid Icarus), or making something brand new we've never seen before (like he did with Meteos).

[@brantleytypes9028]

I hope so

[@IANDURBECK]

Sakurai stated he would not work on a new smash bros, so I have my doubts about that. The poor man wants to rest. So if anything, Nintendo will just update and create a port for Ultimate. As for what he is working on, most likely a new franchise altogether, either a fighting game, or something new entirely

[@carlosmarte2938]

I’m 100% sure they know the only two games that keep Nintendo alive are smash and zelda.

[@takodacorliss5838]

That "assuming we're able to get it made" alone confirms it isn't Smash. And given the console is launching with Mario Kart, I highly doubt Sakurai is working on Smash at the moment. Smash might be in early development, but given Ultimate is gonna be backwards compatible, and is likely untoppable according to Sakurai himself, I see Smash being saved for after Sakurai is done with his current project, because I doubt Nintendo wouldn't want a new Smash game made for the next console, but saving it for closer to the middle of the console's lifespan feels like the best call in my opinion, that way their fatigue of not having a new Smash really kicks in and the game gets more hype and thus more sales.

[@manders0929]

The fatigue of not having a new smash is already here. This is the longest we've ever gone since smash 64 without a new smash game. Mind you it doesn't feel quite as long because of dlc.

[@Htiy]

@@manders0929I dont feel fatigue with ult at all cuz its just so big with so many fighters still

[@TripleSakaTrip]

I think you are too readily taking Sakurai’s words at face value. He is always exceedingly humble and never gasses something up until after all the work is finished. With that in mind, I think him saying he’s unsure if they’ll be able to get the game made is no different from him saying he won’t be able to make a next Smash game (he’s said this like 80 times over the past 20 years). I have very little doubt that Smash 6 is launching either 2026 or 2027, there’s been other signs pointing to it aside from what Sakurai’s said.

[@takodacorliss5838]

@@manders0929 nah not actually since Brawl and Melee had a 7 year gap and that was with no DLC. So why not wait longer?

[@takodacorliss5838]

@@TripleSakaTrip he’s also not nearly as pessimistic in his wording towards Smash iirc. Last I checked in 2016, the last time we did not know what he was working on (but assumed and correctly it was Smash) he was a bit more optimistic. Not braggadochious, but not “if this game gets finished” pessimistic. Add on top of that the renewed interest Ultimate will inevitably receive on Switch 2, and I feel like it’s a new game. Use a new Smash as a mid-system trump card to help sales.

[@Shadow-Joop-157]

a Smash Bros Ultimate deluxe is literally impossible, the reason is because it will be almost impossible to keep all third party characters in the game, the legal and copyright deals all have to be extended which is easier said than done, especially for characters like Sora, smash bros ultimates point is everyone is here what is just not possible for a second game, even for a remaster/deluxe version

[@sunpit7601]

Didn't he say he was tired of working on smash and wanted to make Ultimate the last one?

[@dailyflowerstyle1383]

i hope for this mans wellbeing that they just port smash ultimate but add a dlc where you can watch steve vanish into dust, would totally buy it

[@doncho]

I’m pretty sure they will make like mario kart. A smah bros ultimate deluxe, with few more characters and fixing problems

[@limpfordrisky6290]

Since Ultimate will be playable on the Switch 2 I would honestly just take a few added modes like break the target and a few new Characters. I don’t even need out of this World choices Ray-Man, Crash Bandicoot and Lara Croft

[@Applespider12]

Ultimate felt like his last hooray And that’s fine. Honestly I don’t see what good a new Smash game would do. Mainly for the fact there’s a high possibility of cuts And cuts when the previous game had everyone? Wouldn’t work. I’d imagine a Deluxe style like Mario kart, update the graphics with some new characters and that’ll be fine

[@FarawayBrawlHacks]

It's a Smash movie

[@Jacksontrooper777]

That's a good answer... Also how do you Mor brawl play Smash infinite or universe?

[@timetravelingoldman6839]

If we get a Super Smash Bro's Ultimate Deluxe I won't be buying a Switch 2.

[@LukaPuma22]

As much as I would love a new smash game, I would much rather have a new kid icarus game or a port from the 3ds, uprising was so underrated

[@Hex_Hub_Plus]

Magolor for Smash please!

[@infinitoknight6577]

Let the man rest 😢😢😢😅

[@themushroom1]

Also will there be a Super Smash Bros. 6? The Next Super Smash Bros. Title is Renewed or Cancelled?

[@mariustan9275]

Like everyone said let him work on the next generation's kid's childhood games. I personally want to see a new Kid Icarus over a new smash bros game.

[@awa0927]

Melee 2 for the Switch2…. Just throwing out ideas

[@BrotherOfTheTemplars1312]

If they do make a new smash Bros add another sonic character for heavens sake.

[@BennyGee77]

yeah i think he is. the sakurai channel videos were recorded months in advance iirc

[@southlagoon]

I'd love to see a new smash bros with less characters and different more unique movesets

[@Sirfish.E]

the switch 2 is basically an upgraded switch. You should be able to play smash ultimate already.

[@Base_Bass_Forte]

wth another smash.? but he said he was retireing from making smash games.... wth.? :/

[@scottriddell3514]

I really should be honest deluxe smash ultimate is likely to be smash 6

[@NoHandle44]

I'd much rather have this project be a completely new IP, like with Splatoon, made by Sakurai than just a new Smash Bros.

[@SushiGhost97]

Plz just do a smash deluxe or something so he can do literally anything else!

[@LordTchernobog]

Plottwist: it is just Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Deluxe 😂 with enchanced graphics 🤣

[@lol_unknownguy]

Waluigi for Smash

[@KeyBladeWill]

Smash Ultimate port with more Echo Fighters

[@theriddled214]

Freddy Fazbear for Smash

[@kayden2119]

Its clear the way he is talking that its not smash lol (not to say a smash game is not in the works) it sounds like something he is passionate about but could be hard to get made. Smash is a no brainer and would not be news if it were being made. Probably another Kid Icarus or a new game he wants to make.

[@imprudentdev1503]

I see no reason for a Smash port since you can already play Ultimate on the Switch 2, if they really want to do that just release 2 new fighters passes

[@Novae69]

Hopefully not, he needs a break.

[@TrueReverse74]

Let it be Kid icarus please... I need another game!

[@AreteG]

Yes.

[@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee9531]

Ultimate is the last smash game. Unfortunately. I hope we get new patches that FIX the game's input system to make the game more reactionary compared to whatever we got going on here and fixes multiple hit moves. People falling out of multiple hit moves gets really annoying. It wasn't too much of an issue in the last titles. And for it to be an issue in what supposed to be the best and final smash game irks me to no end.

[@TheOGRokma]

BBBBBBB HUH?!!!!

[@electroelysium2281]

I want a Melee 2. I don't want a Brawl/Smash4/Ultimate clone. PLEASE... FFS

[@cycopede]

Probably so

[@jeremyzapsmash]

I hope they finally add Mario.

[@Egg-u9r]

yeah it's been ages of asking and we still never got him

[@videochat2362]

HE'S TOO OBSCURE, IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.

[@Mordecoolio76]

Oh please, he hasn't been relevant in decades

[@Ramon_olivares0105]

yes with less character than ultimate and Non DLC

[@XentinelSB]

melee port im calling it

[@jiyucy]

I hope not. he's been intentionally making Smash games bad since Brawl

[@Catloveruuwu]

I hope not. The smash community is leagues worse than COD, Dark Souls, Pokemon, WoW, Fortnite, without contest. The smash community praises confirmed felons such as Nairo all because he’s “goated at the game”. Other smash content creators such as Hungrybox supported his return, which by itself is just sickening. Disagreeing with one’s playstyle in any games is natural, and people will favor one over the other, but letting confirmed PDFiles back in the scene, for any community for that matter, not just smash, is a whole other level of pathetic. However, should there be a new smash game, there should be a law for public humiliation for these lifeforms representing people such as Nairo should they even think about playing it. Keep them out of it for the safety of the people.

[@Giggles_iJest]

Let's not start pestering the man, yeah? Things will come when they come. That includes the new Smash game.

[@silikihimini]

or he could do a smash bros version with disney pixar

[@colleagueloyal7269]

no way in hell could that happen when Disney didn't even let Nintendo use their ip for the sora dlc

[@DarkPrince777]

Off topic but I want to say something that you should go over and this is Smash related. Smash rumors are actually back yet again after so long. The information I’m about to explain is from a source so PLEASE TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. Apparently Super Smash Brothers for the Switch 2 was already in the works from a company named Kyoto-based gaming company. Smash 6 is not only going to play its original mode, but there is going to be a *3D Fighting Arcade Style* . And the characters in this next installment look different. Everyone from Ultimate is back, with some Characters having re works. The new game is going to have major overhauls and changes for the likes of Link, Samus, Cloud, Ganondorf, Ryu and Ken, Kazuma, Bayonetta, and Donkey Kong (which the design is based off of Mario Kart). Also most characters in the game will have reworks of their movesets. Link and Ganon from TotK for an example. Trophies are returning as well. The rumor alleges they have detailed descriptions and are dished out for completing missions, playing Arcade mode, and other random tasks. The leak mentions an Adventure mode, which is said to be like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s world map and Spirit fights, but with Subspace Emissary story and cutscenes. To this end, there is supposedly over an hour of cutscenes like Super Smash Brawl. There will also be new characters: Waluigi, Toon Zelda, Noah and Mio from the Xenoblade Chronicles series, Armorouge and Ceruledge from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sol Badguy from Guilty Gear. It’s added that Paper Mario is being planned as the first DLC character for day one buyers like Piranha Plant was for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It is set to release around Summer of next year. (2026)

[@jugofbeans]

What is the source? Is there a link?

[@DarkPrince777]

@ Yeah it’s from comic book.

[@tylerhughes9090]

Poor guy cannot catch a break !

[@JalenJennings-it4xd]

Yes he is. Isn’t it obvious?

[@CyberFoxy87]

Smash Ultimate Deluxe :p :v

[@diobrandon8649]

Answer : yes

[@ZackFireX]

Honestly, I don’t want a new Smash Bros unless it’s a vast departure from what’s already been made (3D Smash or something.) Ultimate was the perfect send-off for the series, and I want Sakurai to rest.

[@Cursed-0]

but its been like 8 years since the last smash game , although it was perfect and a really fun game i dont think that anyone wants the series to end

[@ZackFireX]

Oh yeah, I get that - I don’t want the series to end either. I just don’t see the point in remaking 80+ characters for the next game when Ultimate already has optimized gameplay and backwards-compatibility with the Switch 2. The next Smash game either needs to be something completely different, or Ultimate should just get more DLCs to save everyone’s time and money

[@Htiy]

@@Cursed-08? Its been 6 years

[@Cursed-0]

@@Htiy tbh i lost track of time

[@wagiqwq]

My favourite employee in Nintendo

[@lennydickson8845]

Uhh no. The Switch 2 was *Just* announced a week ago, and even Ultimate was like 2 years after switch 1. It’s way too soon

[@-ATARI2600-]

My man is sooo overworked after smash, let him rest brothers 😅

[@Xmd-Sweaty]

Just Port melee on switch 2 bruh

[@heroicpinoy]

no