Official Next Smash - Speculation & Discussion Thread

[Kirby Dragons]

Aside from Mona, I'd probably say Cynthia from Pokémon. I don't know what it is, but I feel like she's been getting pushed a LOT more in recent years, and I DO think that if Smash Bros. were to ever add a Pokémon CHAMPION as a playable character? Cynthia's almost definitely going to be that champion. Hey, it'd be fun to rampage in a battle as her Garchomp.

I doubt we're getting another Pokemon trainer, but if we did, Cynthia would be my top choice. With Roserade as a lightweight, Garchomp as a heavyweight, and one of her other Pokemon as a midweight.

 

[Gengar84]

I want a pokemon trainer that actually fights on the field themselves and uses Pokemon for their specials like a summoner. I think the idea only works for a select few types of characters like major antagonists or fighting type trainers but it would be cool. I don’t really need another trainer that plays exactly like the one we already have but with different Pokemon.

Something like Lysandre and his Dr. Octopus arms, Lusamine possessed by Nihilego, Robo Sada, or even something simple like Bea mixing it up alongside her Pokemon with her martial arts skills would be fun. I think Jessie, James & Meowth could work well with this idea too if they used various gadgets for Smash attacks and their Pokemon as specials.

 

[Perkilator]

ALSO unrelated (Yup, i'm off-topic mood today lol), I fought the Tempo spirit and his pupet fighter is....Fox? I apreciate the team's creativity but honestly...that's honestly a bit of strech lol. Is there any spirit battles were you think the fighter isn't that fitting or there's a character in the roster that would fit better?

Fox as Rouge’s puppet fighter, even though Bayonetta would’ve made more sense.

 

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

Also .

Terry was also briefly part of Steve's among the fighters Mario was up against.

Sonic, Pac-Man, and Mega Man were also in the group shot at the end of Banjo's.

Well I didn't count Hero because the question was about third parties from another company and Hero and Sephiroth are both Square (even though I know it's not that simple with Square lol).

I did forget about Terry and those three in Banjo's group shot though lol

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

I found some mods for Shadow Mewtwo and Shadow the Hedgehog.

Spoiler: Vids

They're pretty well done for a fan work, though I think Shadow Mewtwo's moveset is slightly overtuned, even considering that his special moves make him take damage, and Shadow's has some odd attack concepts.

Shadow Mewtwo is actually pretty darn good conceptually. His attack changes cause him to exude...well, honestly the kind of power that base Mewtwo should. The only visual thing I don't like here is that his neutral aerial just straight up has worse particle effects, and up smash is harder to read. Psywave having dummy strong hitstun in exchange for taking damage is pretty cool, I just think it has too much knockback. Lucario is pretty light, but dying at 86% seems a bit much, and the extra knockback kinda defeats the purpose of making it more of a combo tool anyway.
Miracle Eye's effect is cooler than Disable's effect, but it seems to also be weaker since it doesn't actually shut down your opponent. I also kind of dislike how it wasn't changed to affect his other special moves like it does in Pokkén Tournament since that was kind of its sole purpose there. To be fair, I don't think it effects Psywave specifically, but I think it would have been better to make something up since Miracle Eye is kind of what makes Shadow Mewtwo so unique.

For Shadow, I think a lot of his attack concepts are either strange or not excecuted in a way that works super well. Most of the issues with his physical attacks are that they just need to be pushed farther; Have his slide kick shove those feet farther and such. I'm not super sold on his red energy attacks since I feel like Shadow is a more physical combattant with his chaos powers serving more to supliment/enable his attacks rather than be his attacks. Also, his down air looks like an up air at the start. It is really cool though, and is definitely something that players could get used to.
His special moves are really cool, but there's too much contextual stuff going on without much apparant reason. His up and down specials are both teleports for some reason, but his down special turns into a dive kick while in the air. His side special acts completely differently whether you charge it or not, and can't be charged in the air and instead looks like the grounded charged version, but acts like Onslaught? I'm into all these attacks individually, but all together they don't make sense.


All in all, I really like this implimentation of Shadow Mewtwo, and I'd be so down for something like this as a clone, or with less normal attack changes, an Echo Fighter. The Shadow design is a great showcase of just how different Shadow could be from Sonic, and while the special moves need to be workshopped a bit, I think they nailed his style and personality, with most of my other complaints being kinda nitpicky.

 

[GoldenYuiitusin]

Well I didn't count Hero because the question was about third parties from another company and Hero and Sephiroth are both Square (even though I know it's not that simple with Square lol).

I did forget about Terry and those three in Banjo's group shot though lol

Ah, I thought it was third parties in general, my mistake.

 

[Thegameandwatch]

Aside from that, all I can think of from the cinematic ones is Sephiroth's trailer briefly having Richter, Sonic, Banjo, and Bayonetta in it.

Sora’s trailer only having Cloud and Sephiroth if it’s about 3rd party characters. Even the gameplay sections didn’t have 3rd party characters from other companies from what I checked.

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

Just when you think the discussions about getting Ubisoft characters in Smash couldn't get more complicated given their current issues... they got more complicated.

Ubisoft Shareholder Plots Protest Outside Paris HQ, Accuses Company of Failing to Reveal 'Discussions' With Microsoft, EA, and Others Allegedly Interested in Acquiring IPs

 

[Dinoman96]

I've been under the assumption that Nintendo/Sakurai probably have no interest in making any of Ubisoft's series into a playable fighter in Smash Bros., anyways. Sorry, Rayman fans...

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

I think Rayman is one of the more realistic options for a base roster Third Party. He might be a bit lacking in relevance right now, but he's been a solid request since 4 and has gotten pretty solid recognition coming from a license holder without any fighters.

Let's be real, in the timeframe Nintendo would presumably be going to Ubisoft for this deal, they would say yes to practically anything.

Also, Rabbids assist and at least one for Rayman if he isn't playable. Would be sorta like Sukopon now that I think of it.

 

[GoldenYuiitusin]

I've said it before, but Sparks of Hope likely secured at least a collectable for the next Smash, and maybe an Assist role if lucky. But I can't see anything more than that for Ramon.

 

[AreJay25]

As a Rayman fan I am accustomed to the constant feeling of pain and anguish so this news has no effect on me

 

[HyperSomari64]

Ramon

Ramón texto

 

[Gengar84]

I've said it before, but Sparks of Hope likely secured at least a collectable for the next Smash, and maybe an Assist role if lucky. But I can't see anything more than that for Ramon.

Hey yo!

 

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

I've said it before, but Sparks of Hope likely secured at least a collectable for the next Smash, and maybe an Assist role if lucky. But I can't see anything more than that for Ramon.

Yeah I could see one or more of the Rabbids (namely Edge and/or Rabbid Rosalina) being a collectible.

Also frankly, I've said this before but if Ubisoft has had these talks with companies about potentially buying IPs, I wouldn't be entirely shocked if Nintendo considered/is considering the possibility for Rayman and the Rabbids just so they essentially own full rights to the Mario + Rabbids series as opposed to the weird uncertain grey area it becomes if Ubisoft goes under. I dunno if they'd go for it just for that, but I definitely think it's a distinct possibility since it is a Mario series we're talking about at the end of the day lol

 

[MrMcNuts]

I think Rayman is one of the more realistic options for a base roster Third Party. He might be a bit lacking in relevance right now, but he's been a solid request since 4 and has gotten pretty solid recognition coming from a license holder without any fighters.

Let's be real, in the timeframe Nintendo would presumably be going to Ubisoft for this deal, they would say yes to practically anything.

Also, Rabbids assist and at least one for Rayman if he isn't playable. Would be sorta like Sukopon now that I think of it.

Yeah Rayman definitely has definitely kept his momentum going for fan requests and has had a strong fandom even without new games (the board game Kickstarter smashed it's goal in 30 minutes and raised 10 times it's goal), there's just a weird stigma against him sometimes for whatever reasons.

I think his fan requests combined with a Mario game appearance and the fact there's finally a new game in development will give him a better edge this time. His only real hurdle now is lack of Japan popularity so we'll have to see if that rule breaks sooner or later.

 

[BrawlX10]

I've said it before, but Sparks of Hope likely secured at least a collectable for the next Smash, and maybe an Assist role if lucky. But I can't see anything more than that for Ramon.

Rabbid peach as an assist trophy would be peak fiction.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

I've said it before, but Sparks of Hope likely secured at least a collectable for the next Smash, and maybe an Assist role if lucky. But I can't see anything more than that for Ramon.

I wouldn't mind if Edge made it in to represent the Mario Rabbids games

She was cool.

 

[RileyXY1]

Just when you think the discussions about getting Ubisoft characters in Smash couldn't get more complicated given their current issues... they got more complicated.

Ubisoft Shareholder Plots Protest Outside Paris HQ, Accuses Company of Failing to Reveal 'Discussions' With Microsoft, EA, and Others Allegedly Interested in Acquiring IPs

Yeah. Things aren't looking good for Ubisoft right now.

 

[Megadoomer]

I wonder if Dantes trailer will include Bayonetta.

I feel like it would have to, even if it was just a shot of them taunting or shooting at each other. It's like how Ryu was included in the trailers for Terry or Kazuya, or how Mario was included in Sonic's trailer; it just makes sense.

 

[Jave]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

1 if it's releasing this year, 5 if it's not.

 

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

The most likely scenario in my mind is number 5, but I think number 4/number 3 technically (?) could happen if Sakurai's 2021 project wasn't Smash (which as I've said before I personally don't think it is) and he gets to talk about it briefly in the Direct before ending the segment by saying work has begun on the next Smash as well and "we'll reveal more details at a later date" or something like that.

 

[fogbadge]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

that

 

[SubspaceJigglypuff]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.

This one.

 

[The Stoopid Unikorn]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

I'm with Puppy.

1 if this year and I'll even add that in this case, we'd get at least two newcomer reveals, if not three. There's going be a lot less time to market the characters (or rather, just as much as Ultimate but with more newcomers) so they would definitely need a big headstart.

If not this year, we ain't getting anything so it'd be 5.

 

[Þe 1 → Way]

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

I think anything from 2-5 is possible, although 3 or 4 are the most realistic things to happen imo. Smash is already cracking up to be one of the Switch 2's most anticipated releases, I think they'll at least mention it, as otherwise they're probably gonna be swamped with even more than the usual amount of comments about the series.

 

[CosmicEternity44]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

I would go with either the option said by SMAASH! Puppy , 4 or 5.

 

[GoldenYuiitusin]

Yeah I could see one or more of the Rabbids (namely Edge and/or Rabbid Rosalina) being a collectible.

Also frankly, I've said this before but if Ubisoft has had these talks with companies about potentially buying IPs, I wouldn't be entirely shocked if Nintendo considered/is considering the possibility for Rayman and the Rabbids just so they essentially own full rights to the Mario + Rabbids series as opposed to the weird uncertain grey area it becomes if Ubisoft goes under. I dunno if they'd go for it just for that, but I definitely think it's a distinct possibility since it is a Mario series we're talking about at the end of the day lol

Rabbid peach as an assist trophy would be peak fiction.

I wouldn't mind if Edge made it in to represent the Mario Rabbids games

She was cool.

To be clear, I meant Rayman when I said Ramon lol.
I was using his alt persona from that Laserhawk show.
I do think we're getting more Rabbid stuff in some form for sure like how Kingdom Battle lead to Spirits, but I mean Rayman's appearance as DLC will for sure lead to a collectable but I don't see any more than an Assist at most.

 

[Noipoi]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

4 or 5

 

[Pupp135]

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Unless the next game is a launch or near launch title, options 4 and 5 seem the most probable as there probably wouldn’t be much or any development at the time, and initial announcements seem to be much closer to their release dates now

 

[Zerp]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

I'll bet on 2

This is THE moment where everyone will be watching, there's no better time to reveal it. Doesn't even matter if it releases soon or not imo, it's a way to get eyes on your presentations and make people even more incentivized to pay attention to future directs.

 

[Perkilator]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

Realistically, I’m thinking 4 since Ultimate was such a best-seller. Aside from Ultimate, Nintendo usually likes to at least announce that they’re making a new Smash game before showing any footage of it.

 

[TheFirstPoppyBro]

To be clear, I meant Rayman when I said Ramon lol.
I was using his alt persona from that Laserhawk show.
I do think we're getting more Rabbid stuff in some form for sure like how Kingdom Battle lead to Spirits, but I mean Rayman's appearance as DLC will for sure lead to a collectable but I don't see any more than an Assist at most.

Oh, I figured from your initial comment you meant more like "Sparks of Hope is gonna get stuff and Rayman being DLC in that game means probably a collectible or Assist at most" so in my head I was like "Yeah I could see like Edge since she's a Sparks of Hope original basically and Rabbid Rosalina was new and Rabbid Mario, Peach, and Kong were collectibles last time" lol

The points kinda disjointed as I was thinking about it since I agree on Rayman lol

 

[Undella2]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

I'm going to guess either 3 straight-up or technically 4 but with people sifting over copyright information, social media posts, etc. enough to determine with a decent degree of certainly whether or not Sakurai and/or the Bandai Namco team that handled smash 4 / ultimate are returning for development.

I don't think the next smash will actually release before next year at the earliest, though.

 

[Depressed Gengar]

Whether a new SSB shows up depends a lot on what exactly the new game even is IMO. If it's a relatively standard affair (probably more cuts than normal but not a particularly large number of cuts), then I could see it getting a mention, maybe with a chance of a full reveal since it'd probably come out not too long after. I still don't think it'd be a launch year title even if it does come "soon" though, especially with Mario Kart 9 already clearly serving as a major multiplayer title.

Now if it's a "reboot" to some degree (using "reboot" fairly loosely here), then no way in hell it's getting an announcement, that's going to take much longer. That's like, Switch 2 year three at the earliest.

And hopefully it's the latter. Partially because SSB has honestly gotten pretty damn stale, but mainly because I don't want to deal with the mass chaos of the fanbase so soon (especially on social media). The world can wait another fifty years before unleashing that toxicity upon us all.

 

[Dukefire]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

I'll go with 4 or 5. I think with Switch 2 not released yet, Nintendo does not want to jump the gun early.

Better to keep the main course prepped well before serving.

 

[Shinuto]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

2 is the most likely.

 

[Wario Bros.]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

I'm leaning towards 4 or 5. It may depend on if Smash is Sakurai's project honestly.

 

[Gengar84]

So, what do you think is happening in the April 2 presentation regarding Smash Bros.?

1.- Full reveal trailer similar to the Brawl and Smash 4 first reveals. Includes cutscenes, gameplay footage, and at least one newcomer. Game title is shown in full.
2.- Teaser trailer similar to the initial Inkling reveal for Ultimate. Only cinema, no gameplay.
3.- Confirmation that new Smash Bros. is in the making along with several details such as Sakurai and Bandai Namco returning. No footage, outside of maybe a piece of artwork.
4.- "Yes, we are making Smash Bros. for Switch 2", and that's all we get.
5.- Nothing. No mentions, not even a hint.

Assuming Smash Bros. is the game Sakurai is working on then I think there's a decent chance of option #2, as the game should be in a state where footage can be shown, although I suppose they could do #3, with #1 being saved for a big reveal in June or later. If the game is not Smash I'm leaning towards #4, since even if Sakurai's game wasn't Smash I doubt Nintendo hasn't done the necessary paperwork to have Smash ready for Switch 2.

That said I'm absolutely setting myself up for option #5, although I hope we get at least #4 so that the Character Support threads can be reopened.

Obviously I have no idea and it’s just a gut feeling but I’m leaning with number 2 myself. We typically get Smash games within the first two years of a console’s life, Sakurai’s mystery project plan started in 2021 and I think there were some hints that he would have some announcement in the direct if I remember right. If all that’s true, things seem to be lining up well for a Smash announcement this year.