Overview
- The reports originate from a YouTube account called malo932 and say a brand-new Super Smash Bros. is in development for Nintendo’s next console rather than a port of Ultimate.
- The same account also teased a return of Nintendogs through vague comments that referenced 'barking' and 'cozy' games, stopping short of an explicit title reveal.
- These claims were published on Sept. 5 and have been picked up by multiple outlets, but Nintendo has not confirmed any of the details.
- Malo932’s track record is mixed: the account has posted some accurate items before, including earlier Direct dates and other leaks, yet it is not universally regarded as a top-tier insider.
- The upcoming Nintendo Directs on Sept. 8–9 are the nearest chance for official news, and if true the new Smash could become a Switch 2 flagship while Nintendogs would offer a low-cost nostalgia play that appeals to longtime fans.