Official Next Smash - Speculation & Discussion Thread

[SMAASH! Puppy]

It’s gonna be alright, Gramps. Now let’s get you back to the retirement home.

Back in my day we had actually good Pokémon designs like Trubbish and Cryogonal. Now we've got these awful designs like Brablin and Revavroom. In this essay I'll-

SMAASH! Puppy was never heard from again

 

[Dinoman96]

Also on a side, not gonna lie, i was in the "Smash 6 is not going to happen in a long time and we'll get Ult Deluxe" camp. But after seeing Mario Kart 9 announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, which is also a game i though that we wouldn't seee in another decade minimum, i think Smash 6 is far a more realistic posibility than i previously though.

I guess what it's going to boil down to this: is whatever project Sakurai began working in April 2022 actually Smash Bros., or is it an original project ala KI Uprising or Meteos?

If the former then yeah we'll be seeing Smash 6 sooner than later, likely as 2026's holiday game. If the latter, well, see you in 2028 at the earliest lol. So basically what you thought at first, just without the Smash Ultimate Deluxe part

 

[ninjahmos]

Hello guys!

You'll probably be here awhile before the next Smash game

But seriously, welcome to SmashBoards.

 

[Borskaboska]

You know what everyone is curious to learn about the next smash game? That's right- roster cuts the name.
Here's my prediction for the name of the next game, 100% serious

"THE Super Smash Bros."

Smash has always been very cinematic and took inspiration from movies. A trend in recent movie remake/reboots I've noticed is adding 'the'. The Suicide Squad. The Bat Man. The One Piece. Probably some other stuff, I just looked it up and apparently the joker movie is just 'Joker' and not 'The Joker'. Still, I think my point stands.

It's powerful. You don't have to remember any new synonyms for 'fight'. It's a better name than 'For Wii U'. Again this is my totally sincere prediction.

 

[KneeOfJustice99]

shin super smash bros featuring a hyper-realistic graphical style that's designed to bring the video game characters you love into the real world. working title, "brawl 2". developed in unreal engine 5

 

[HyperSomari64]

You know what everyone is curious to learn about the next smash game? That's right- roster cuts the name.
Here's my prediction for the name of the next game, 100% serious

• Super Smash Bros. GT
• Super Smash Bros. Unleashed
• Dairanto Super Smash Bros. (big note in the Super)

 

[SharkLord]

Actually I think the problem is that Gen Z is very fast approaching not being "kids these days" at all. They're 13-28 years old now so more of them are adults than not, and almost half of them (rounded up) are old enough to drink. That's of course assuming each age has the same number of people, but still.

@Diddy Kong and Gengar84 were actually correct. League of Legends and Minecraft are Gen Z games...But Fortnite isn't because it's too young. Specifically, it's Gen Alpha.

Yeah, that's me. I'm the Gen Z young adult. My nostalgia console the Wii is going on 20 years now. I'm left waiting for the early-mid 2000s to become In The Vogue for nostalgia baiting instead of the same goddamn 80's pop/rock songs Hollywood has a fetish for.

Also Gen Alpha is the designated Kids These Days for now, but it's now proposed that kids born this year will start Generation Beta, meaning in another decade or so we'll have another set of Kids These Days. I hate the unstoppable passage of time

 

[Shinuto]

You know what everyone is curious to learn about the next smash game? That's right- roster cuts the name.
Here's my prediction for the name of the next game, 100% serious

"THE Super Smash Bros."

Smash has always been very cinematic and took inspiration from movies. A trend in recent movie remake/reboots I've noticed is adding 'the'. The Suicide Squad. The Bat Man. The One Piece. Probably some other stuff, I just looked it up and apparently the joker movie is just 'Joker' and not 'The Joker'. Still, I think my point stands.

It's powerful. You don't have to remember any new synonyms for 'fight'. It's a better name than 'For Wii U'. Again this is my totally sincere prediction.

Super Smash Bros. Cataclysm

 

[Kirbeh]

You know what everyone is curious to learn about the next smash game? That's right- roster cuts the name.
Here's my prediction for the name of the next game, 100% serious

"THE Super Smash Bros."

Smash has always been very cinematic and took inspiration from movies. A trend in recent movie remake/reboots I've noticed is adding 'the'. The Suicide Squad. The Bat Man. The One Piece. Probably some other stuff, I just looked it up and apparently the joker movie is just 'Joker' and not 'The Joker'. Still, I think my point stands.

It's powerful. You don't have to remember any new synonyms for 'fight'. It's a better name than 'For Wii U'. Again this is my totally sincere prediction.

Honestly I kinda want Sakurai to just call the next Smash, Dragon King: The Fighting Game and offer no explanation whatsoever.

Alternatively, I'm still partial to adopting the Great Fray part from the JP titles.

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

Do the newest Nintendo naming convention and call it Super Smash Bros Ultimate 2.

 

[Kirbeh]

Do the newest Nintendo naming convention and call it Super Smash Bros Ultimate 2.

Nah, drop the Ultimate, just call it Smash 2.

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

Nah, drop the Ultimate, just call it Smash 2.

It's just a port of Melee with the named changed and Wario

 

[ninjahmos]

What if the next game was called Super Smash Bros. Alpha?

Y'know, like Street Fighter Alpha, but it's Super Smash Bros. instead of Street Fighter.

 

[Kirbeh]

It's just a port of Melee with the named changed and Wario

There's no game in the box, just a link to an archive of the Smash 2 poll.

 

[Dukefire]

How about Super Smash Bros......Infinity? If not........unleashed?

Also, the themes for each smash bros title.
64: a child starting their imagination with their toys
Melee: toys to trophies to fight with Crazy Hand added with Master Hand
Brawl: fighting against Taboo while growing up
Smash 4: internal conflict within one's own turmoil before coming into terms and accept who they are.
Ultimate: Light vs Dark with us people caught in the middle. Ended with life starting anew in a new world. Creating a new light.

 

[HyperSomari64]

What if the next game was called Super Smash Bros. Alpha?

Y'know, like Street Fighter Alpha, but it's Super Smash Bros. instead of Street Fighter.

So, an interquel that's between 64 and Melee?

How about Super Smash Bros......Infinity? If not........unleashed?

Nah fam
Super Smash Bros. Colors or Lost World

 

[KingofPhantoms]

Do the newest Nintendo naming convention and call it Super Smash Bros Ultimate 2.

Nah, it needs a more distinct title to make it clear that it's a new game in order to draw in players and make sales.

For that, I propose that the next game be called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2: Electric Boogaloo.

 

[GoldenYuiitusin]

shin super smash bros

I actually like this one.
Shin Super Smash Bros./Shin Dairantou Smash Bros. fits on many levels.

Conveys that the idea of it being a step up from the formula, with translations for "Shin" being among "New", "True", or "Evolved".

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

Nah, it needs a more distinct title to make it clear that it's a new game in order to draw in players and make sales.

For that, I propose that the next game be called Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2: Electric Boogaloo.

Super Smash Bros: Multiversus

What? It's not like anything else is going to be using it

 

[fogbadge]

it's nintendo. they'll call it New Super Smash Bros

 

[BritishGuy54]

Super Smash Bros. Nova has a good ring to it.

 

[Ivander]

I think the name will be on the more simpler side of things this time around. Maybe something like Super Smash Bros. Royale.

 

[ninjahmos]

Super Smash Bros. Nova has a good ring to it.

That actually could work for the next game.

 

[Hypercat-Z]

Yeah! But there might be a character cakked Nova herself in the next Smash Bros.
Shin Super Smash Bros. wouldn't work for people outside of Japan and not familiar with anime. Expecially since "shin" has another meaning in english.
Super Smash Bros. Alpha makes sense, since this new generation of humans is also called Gen Alpha.
However I suspect they will call it with a suffix that could stand out alone, like Crossed Destinies.
How does Super Smash Bros. Crossed Destinies sound like to you?

 

[Perkilator]

Alternatively, I'm still partial to adopting the Great Fray part from the JP titles.

I was just about to say, "Great Fray" would be an excellent name for the next game!

 

[GoldenYuiitusin]

Shin Super Smash Bros. wouldn't work for people outside of Japan and not familiar with anime. Expecially since "shin" has another meaning in english.

This is absolute bull**** when we have the likes of Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Godzilla.
The latter, I may add, was potentially going to be localized as "Godzilla Resurgence" but was ultimately kept under the original name at the insistence of Toho likely due to the significance behind the name reflecting what the product actually is.

And even if. Even IF using "Shin" would confuse 8 year old Little Timmy, there's literally translating it into English as "Super Smash Bros. Evolution" or whatever.
Conveys the exact same principle.

 

[SharkLord]

I doubt Nintendo would actually go for it, but I had the idea that if Master Hand was just some kid playing with his toys, what happens if the kid grows up? They need to work a job, they don't have time to play anymore, and eventually the trophies go forgotten. Years later, "Master Hand" rummages through a bunch of his old stuff and finds all his old figures lying around. He brings them out just like old times, but the creative spark has faded. it's just not the same. His child takes interest in the toys, though, so he leaves them out for her.

Skip forward a bit, we find the child hasn't really been playing with the toys either... But she does use them as an art reference, keeping the creative spirit alive in a new way. This also facilitates a soft reboot, with a more stylized art style and a new "Master" boss. I guess that would be, like, Master Artist? Master Pencil? We should definitely keep the Hands as around as hidden bonus boss, of course, just not center stage like they used to be.

...Yeah, when you lay it out like that it does sound a bit fanfic-y, doesn't it. I thought it was cool, at least

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

I doubt Nintendo would actually go for it, but I had the idea that if Master Hand was just some kid playing with his toys, what happens if the kid grows up? They need to work a job, they don't have time to play anymore, and eventually the trophies go forgotten. Years later, "Master Hand" rummages through a bunch of his old stuff and finds all his old figures lying around. He brings them out just like old times, but the creative spark has faded. it's just not the same. His child takes interest in the toys, though, so he leaves them out for her.

Skip forward a bit, we find the child hasn't really been playing with the toys either... But she does use them as an art reference, keeping the creative spirit alive in a new way. This also facilitates a soft reboot, with a more stylized art style and a new "Master" boss. I guess that would be, like, Master Artist? Master Pencil? We should definitely keep the Hands as around as hidden bonus boss, of course, just not center stage like they used to be.

...Yeah, when you lay it out like that it does sound a bit fanfic-y, doesn't it. I thought it was cool, at least

"Smash Bros by way of a young artist" could also make for some really interesting singles modes/events matches done in a unique art style/aesthetic. Stuff like "vs. Giga Bowser in watercolors" probably wouldn't be worth the time and resources needed to do it, but damn if it wouldn't be interesting.

 

[Perkilator]

I doubt Nintendo would actually go for it, but I had the idea that if Master Hand was just some kid playing with his toys, what happens if the kid grows up? They need to work a job, they don't have time to play anymore, and eventually the trophies go forgotten. Years later, "Master Hand" rummages through a bunch of his old stuff and finds all his old figures lying around. He brings them out just like old times, but the creative spark has faded. it's just not the same. His child takes interest in the toys, though, so he leaves them out for her.

Skip forward a bit, we find the child hasn't really been playing with the toys either... But she does use them as an art reference, keeping the creative spirit alive in a new way. This also facilitates a soft reboot, with a more stylized art style and a new "Master" boss. I guess that would be, like, Master Artist? Master Pencil? We should definitely keep the Hands as around as hidden bonus boss, of course, just not center stage like they used to be.

...Yeah, when you lay it out like that it does sound a bit fanfic-y, doesn't it. I thought it was cool, at least

"Smash Bros by way of a young artist" could also make for some really interesting singles modes/events matches done in a unique art style/aesthetic. Stuff like "vs. Giga Bowser in watercolors" probably wouldn't be worth the time and resources needed to do it, but damn if it wouldn't be interesting.

Maybe not exactly in that fashion, but I do think an Adventure Mode villain based on an artist sounds like something you can take a lot of creative liberties with.

 

[BrawlX10]

This is absolute bull**** when we have the likes of Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Godzilla.
The latter, I may add, was potentially going to be localized as "Godzilla Resurgence" but was ultimately kept under the original name at the insistence of Toho likely due to the significance behind the name reflecting what the product actually is.

And even if. Even IF using "Shin" would confuse 8 year old Little Timmy, there's literally translating it into English as "Super Smash Bros. Evolution" or whatever.
Conveys the exact same principle.

I personally don't think the new Smash Bros. game begin called "Shin Super Smash Bros." would be an issue either.
People are going to want to buy the next game regardless how it's called, little timmy included, i personally think it's more important that the game sub-title is "catchy" or sounds good at least rather than people knowing what it means, like remember that plenty of non-english speakers had no idea what "Brawl" meant either.
Also look at Tales of Vesperia for example, it was very popular jrpg back in the xbox60 era even through most people probably don't know what the word "Vesperia" even means, but Tales of Vesperia sounds and looks cool.

 

[Gengar84]

Hello guys!

I see a League of Legends character is begin discussed. I'm honestly not sure what to think about the chances of a LoL rep. On one hand, it makes perfect sense as LoL is probably one of the most played games of all time (or it was at some point at least). But on the other hand 2XKO, the LoL Fighting game exists now. Tencent might not want a LoL character in Smash to take away the spoilight from 2XKO, it sounds dumb...but this is Tencent what we're talking about.
But also 2XKO is coming in 2025 and Smash 6 is probably a 2026+ release, so maybe the release date of each game is distant enough for Tencent to be more leinent.
As for the LoL rep, i think it's going to be either Ahri or Jinx. I think after the sucess of Arcane, i think i'll give Jinx the edge. Her desgin, moveset and personality also would fit well with Smash's chaotic nature as well.

Also on a side, not gonna lie, i was in the "Smash 6 is not going to happen in a long time and we'll get Ult Deluxe" camp. But after seeing Mario Kart 9 announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, which is also a game i though that we wouldn't seee in another decade minimum, i think Smash 6 is far a more realistic posibility than i previously though.

Hi, welcome to Smashboards! I hope you enjoy your time here. I feel like my personal bias might be causing me to overestimate Jinx’s chances a bit but I feel like she’s actually got. Pretty decent chance. Arcane has been a pretty massive hit and has really helped extend the reach of the characters well beyond the core game. I dont think 2XKO is a dealbreaker. We did get Ryu, Ken, Terry, and Kazuya so I dont think being in a fighting game really hurts. If anything, it helps a lot with moveset inspiration. Still, League is a Western property that is mainly on PC though they do have spinoffs on the Switch.

I absolutely loved Arcane despite never playing the mainline game and Jinx quickly became one of my favorite game characters ever thanks to the show. So I’ll admit my bias is probably clouding my vision but here’s my line of thinking: Right now, Jinx is in a really similar spot to Joker pre-Ultimate. Both characters were breakout pop culture favorites whose direct connection to Nintendo only existed through smaller spinoff titles. Jinx also has a very similar rebellious energy to Joker and seems like the type of character Sakurai would gravitate towards. Arcane came out in 2021, which is the same year of Sakurai’s project plan for his current unannounced project. I could see her fill a similar spot to Joker as the first huge surprise DLC character. Arcane season 2 has kept her relevant today too.

 

[SharkLord]

"Smash Bros by way of a young artist" could also make for some really interesting singles modes/events matches done in a unique art style/aesthetic. Stuff like "vs. Giga Bowser in watercolors" probably wouldn't be worth the time and resources needed to do it, but damn if it wouldn't be interesting.

I think a while back people also discussed replacing Stickers with unique, Smash-original artwork, avoiding the issue of modeling all the Trophies while still giving us something unique for collectables. Now that I think of it, that could easily work with the "SSB through an artist's lens" concept

 

[cashregister9]

"Smash Bros by way of a young artist" could also make for some really interesting singles modes/events matches done in a unique art style/aesthetic. Stuff like "vs. Giga Bowser in watercolors" probably wouldn't be worth the time and resources needed to do it, but damn if it wouldn't be interesting.

Every game should aspire to be more like Rakugaki Showtime

 

[ninjahmos]

I've decided to make another mini moveset, but this time it's for an SNK character who goes by the name…Geese Howard. And this time I'm also including taunts and winposes. Just a fair warning though, some of the inputs may be a little confusing.

B: Reppuken

• Double Reppuken ( + or )
• In air, this special becomes Shippuken

Side+B: Jaei Ken ( + or )

Up+B: Hishou Nichiringan ( + or )

Down+B: Atemi Nage

• Joudan Atemi Nage (Tap )
• Chuudan Atemi Nage (Hold )

Gedan Atemi Nage: + or )

Shinkuu Nage: + or )

Raimei Gouha Nage: While Opponent is Down + Grab

Raging Storm: + or )

Deadly Rave: + or )

Final Smash: Deadly Storm
Geese starts off with Deadly Rave and finishes with Raging Storm.

Taunts
Up: "Come on!"
Side: "You repulse me!"
Down: "Die, yabo!"

Winposes
1. "You're not worth my disgust!"
2. "You cannot escape from death!"
3. "Give in to your fears!"

So what do you think?

 

[GoldenYuiitusin]

I've decided to make another mini moveset, but this time it's for an SNK character who goes by the name…Geese Howard. And this time I'm also including taunts and winposes. Just a fair warning though, some of the inputs may be a little confusing.

B: Reppuken

• Double Reppuken ( + or )
• In air, this special becomes Shippuken

Side+B: Jaei Ken ( + or )

Up+B: Hishou Nichiringan ( + or )

Down+B: Atemi Nage

• Joudan Atemi Nage (Tap )
• Chuudan Atemi Nage (Hold )

Gedan Atemi Nage: + or )

Shinkuu Nage: + or )

Raimei Gouha Nage: While Opponent is Down + Grab

Raging Storm: + or )

Deadly Rave: + or )

Final Smash: Deadly Storm
Geese starts off with Deadly Rave and finishes with Raging Storm.

Taunts
Up: "Come on!"
Side: "You repulse me!"
Down: "Die, yabo!"

Winposes
1. "You're not worth my disgust!"
2. "You cannot escape from death!"
3. "Give in to your fears!"

So what do you think?

People who complain about inputs will tremble with fear over the pretzel.

 

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

I've decided to make another mini moveset, but this time it's for an SNK character who goes by the name…Geese Howard. And this time I'm also including taunts and winposes. Just a fair warning though, some of the inputs may be a little confusing.

B: Reppuken

• Double Reppuken ( + or )
• In air, this special becomes Shippuken

Side+B: Jaei Ken ( + or )

Up+B: Hishou Nichiringan ( + or )

Down+B: Atemi Nage

• Joudan Atemi Nage (Tap )
• Chuudan Atemi Nage (Hold )

Gedan Atemi Nage: + or )

Shinkuu Nage: + or )

Raimei Gouha Nage: While Opponent is Down + Grab

Raging Storm: + or )

Deadly Rave: + or )

Final Smash: Deadly Storm
Geese starts off with Deadly Rave and finishes with Raging Storm.

Taunts
Up: "Come on!"
Side: "You repulse me!"
Down: "Die, yabo!"

Winposes
1. "You're not worth my disgust!"
2. "You cannot escape from death!"
3. "Give in to your fears!"

So what do you think?

I don't know anything about SNK or Geese really, but I'd really want one of his taunts to have him say "PREDICTABO!" lol

 

[ninjahmos]

I don't know anything about SNK or Geese really, but I'd really want one of his taunts to have him say "PREDICTABO!" lol

He'll actually say that if Atemi Nage lands. Either that or "Perceptible", "Pathetic" or "TOO EASY!"

 

[GoldenYuiitusin]

I don't know anything about SNK or Geese really, but I'd really want one of his taunts to have him say "PREDICTABO!" lol

So his counter throw is a taunt?

How deliciously evil.

 

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

So his counter throw is a taunt?

How deliciously evil.

I mean like I said, I don't know anything about SNK or Geese, so I didn't know that was for a counter throw.

HOWEVER

If Kazuya's side taunt can be a four-hit multi-hit, I don't see why not. Imagine the absolute level of flexing to taunt on your opponent because you KNOW they're gonna hit you.

PREDICTABO indeed.

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

Completely down for Geese but ONLY if his free fall is this: