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Smash 6 announcement
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The gist
A leaker claims a new Super Smash Bros. game is in development for Switch 2, not a port. The claim is unverified, so fans should wait for Nintendo's official announcement.
Background
The Super Smash Bros. series has had no new entry since Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2018, making an 8-year wait for fans. A leaker named malo932, who previously predicted Nintendo Directs, claims a new Smash Bros. is in development for the Switch 2, but this is not confirmed by Nintendo.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Leaker malo932 posts comments on YouTube claiming a new Super Smash Bros. and Nintendogs are in development for Switch 2.
- Sep 6, 2026VICE and other outlets report on the leak, noting it should be taken with a grain of salt.
- Sep 7, 2026Nintendo Life and VGC cover the leak, noting malo932's past accurate predictions but emphasizing no official announcement.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Nintendo has not made any official announcement regarding a new Super Smash Bros. game.
- Analysts
- Analysts suggest a formal announcement is more likely in 2027, given Nintendo's tendency to space out flagship reveals.
- Public
- Some fans are excited by the leak, while others are skeptical, noting that leakers need to prove themselves.
Still unverified
The existence of a new Super Smash Bros. game is based solely on a leaker's claims and has not been confirmed by Nintendo.