Super Smash Bros. Boss Teases “Special Finale” for YouTube Series

Super Smash Bros. Boss Teases "Special Finale" for YouTube Series

As a gamer with over two decades of Nintendo fandom under my belt, the latest news about Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube channel has left me both thrilled and apprehensive. The prospect of one more “special finale” episode is like a sweet cherry on top of an already delicious game development cake that he’s been dishing out for years. However, hearing the closure of his channel is bittersweet; it feels like losing a trusted friend who always shared the secrets behind our favorite games.


Masahiro Sakurai, director of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, has consistently been posting videos on his YouTube channel while fans speculate about the potential release of a new Smash Bros. game. However, as we move into summer, Sakurai announced that he was nearing the end of his series. Production is now wrapping up on the remaining episodes, with the final one set to be released in mid-October. Interestingly, Sakurai has recently revealed that he has an additional surprise planned – a special finale – following the conclusion of his current series.

This week, Sakurai shared updates about his YouTube channel through his social media platforms. Previously mentioned plans for closing down the channel were reaffirmed, however, it was newly disclosed that an extra episode will be released following this closure.

He noted earlier that he would be finishing the production of new episodes for his YouTube channel shortly. Currently, it appears the final scheduled episode will drop on Tuesday, October 15th. But, he’s also working on a special finale episode, so keep an eye out for updates!

Hey there, gaming community! Just wanted to give you a heads-up that I’ll be releasing the final regular episode for my YouTube channel next week, tentatively scheduled for October 15th. But wait, there’s more! After that, I’ve got something extra special planned as a finale – so keep those eyes peeled for an exciting conclusion soon!

— ?? ?? / Masahiro Sakurai (@Sora_Sakurai) October 2, 2024

It’s worth noting that our discussion and his responses centered around two popular Nintendo themes: potential games for the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, and speculations about another Super Smash Bros. title being developed. Regarding the former Super Smash Bros. game, Sakurai previously mentioned there were no plans for a sequel to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but fans continue to hope that his stance may evolve over time. In regards to Switch 2 games, many assume that Sakurai’s closure of his channel might mean he is returning to work on a game for the hypothetical Nintendo Switch 2.

If you’re new to this, let me clarify: His YouTube content wasn’t solely dedicated to the Super Smash Bros. series but rather encompassed a broader scope on game creation in general. These videos were particularly enlightening when it came to understanding the game development process and the choices made during production. Even though they weren’t specifically about Super Smash Bros., Sakurai frequently utilized examples from that series to explain development concepts as a whole.

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2024-10-02 20:10