Key Points
- Sakurai has written a proposal for a brand new game
- The proposal was completed around July 2021
- Active development likely began around April 2022
- Details about the game are currently under wraps
- Announcement expected "sooner or later" if development proceeds
What Could It Be?
- New Super Smash Bros. for next Nintendo console
- Revival of Kid Icarus franchise
- A completely new IP
- Collaboration with another game studio
Development Timeline
- July 2021: Game proposal completed
- October 2021: Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC work wrapped up
- Nov 2021 - Apr 2022: Team assembly period
- April 2022: Likely start of active development
- October 2024: Public confirmation of new game in works
