Sakurai says Smash Ultimate sequel is “impossible” without disappointing players
Masahiro Sakurai believes that a sequel to Smash Ultimate is in some ways “impossible” according to a November 2 interview. But, that doesn’t mean that it won’t happen.
Smash Ultimate revealed its final DLC fighter,Sora, in early October. This signaled the end,in some ways, to the game’s storied progress and development. But, as one door closes, another one tends to open. At least that’s what fans are hoping for when it comes to more of the Nintendo platform fighter. The Smash community, however, may want to tamper their expectations a bit in light of Sakurai’s latest comments on the matter.
Will there be a Smash Ultimate sequel?
Much of the interview was translated to English bySiliconera. According to their translation, Sakurai apparently said, “Impossible!” when asked if he can create a Smash Ultimate sequel. “I am not thinking of a sequel,” said Sakurai, “However, I can’t say with certainty that this would be the end ofSmash.” “I need to think whether I must release a Smash game or not, even if I have to do something that would disappoint users,” he added.
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It seems clear that Sakurai was an integral piece of the puzzle that is Smash Bros, and the game’s future would be unclear if he were to officially step away. Leaks about what is to come of the Smash director have begun to surface, with some interpreting that he may be headed to work on other projects after a brief hiatus.
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My interpretation:
Sakurai will begin his next project sometime in the future or he may have already started it. It will take some time before it is actually announced/we get some sort of update. Don’t worry. [3/3] — PushSusIn (@PushDustIn)August 23, 2025
In the event that we receive a full translation of the interview, we will continue to provide updates on this story. Until then, be sure to check out Dexerto’s otherSmashcoverage, including news, guides, and rumors!
