Now that Smash Bros. Ultimate has achieved “everyone participating”, the question I’m curious about is “Will there be a next game?”
We will calmly analyze the possibilities of the next game based on Masahiro Sakurai’s comments on his YouTube channel and Nintendo’s hardware development.
Is “everyone participating” no longer possible?
Mr. Sakurai has stated in the past that it is difficult to maintain the scale of SP (everyone participating).
Considering copyright contract renewals and development costs, it is said that there is a high possibility that the next work will involve a major restructuring (replacement) of characters.
Reboot or deluxe version
The following two patterns are expected as the direction of the next work.
- System renewal (reboot):A completely new game with fewer characters and major system changes.
- SP complete version (DX): A ported version that takes advantage of the specifications of the Switch successor, with improved graphics and a few new characters.
Looking at the example of how Mario Kart 8 continued to sell as a “deluxe” game for a long time, the latter is quite possible.
Summary
Although there is no official announcement yet, Smash Bros. is essential for Nintendo hardware. Please wait patiently.
