A new Super Smash Bros. game is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a potential revival of Nintendogs, according to recent leaks from YouTube commentator malo932. The insider claims Nintendo skipped a port of Ultimate to build an entirely new title, with announcements possibly slated for upcoming September Direct presentations.
Speculation reached a fever pitch after YouTube commentator malo932 correctly signaled the timing of two September Nintendo Direct presentations a full week before the company officially confirmed them, establishing fresh credibility for a series of earlier unverified claims.
Super Smash Bros. Shift Away From Ports
Fighting game enthusiasts parsing YouTube commentary found a direct response concerning a potential upgrade for the previous console generation’s crossover brawler. When asked whether a modernized edition of the original release was heading to the upcoming hardware, the account stated firmly, No, a new Smash is in the works, according to coverage from YouTube.
That direction aligns with the realities of game development cycles. Series creator Masahiro Sakurai and his team shipped Kirby Air Riders in November 2025, leaving the director free to turn attention toward the party brawler franchise, as noted by Notebookcheck. Building an entirely new entry from scratch takes years, meaning players will likely need patience before a formal reveal, though industry observers suggest early chatter indicates development may be further along than expected.
Although it’s backward compatible with the new console, developers can enhance the visuals or add characters. Yet, Nintendo could opt to add a new chapter to the Masahiro Sakurai franchise instead. In May 2026, insider Reece “Kiwi Talkz” Reilly also reported that a fresh Super Smash Bros. game was planned. Yet, he later cautioned that it may not be a new title. Malo specifically claimed that Nintendo is not working on a Switch 2 edition of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and is instead focusing on an entirely new game. No, a new Smash is in the works,
Malo said in response to a user asking about an Ultimate port.
Nintendogs Teased for Touchscreen Hardware
Alongside competitive brawling, the leak pool points toward the resurrection of a dormant portable simulation series.
Cozy weird games are strong in Nintendo, and maybe another “forgotten” cozy weird Nintendo series is coming back, barking. Wink wink, woof woof
malo932, via YouTube
While the comment did not explicitly name the franchise, the canine clues point straight to Nintendogs, a phenomenon that launched on the Nintendo DS in 2005. That original pet simulator sold over 23 million copies, making it the second best-selling game on the platform behind only New Super Mario Bros, according to data detailed by ComicBook.com.
The series saw only one sequel—Nintendogs + Cats—which came out in 2011 for the Nintendo 3DS. And it may be the only ever sequel because it failed to replicate the massive success. It sold four million copies, which is respectable, but way down from the first game. It was also worse received by critics. To this end, it got a 71 on Metacritic, where the first game got an 83. It’s been 15 years since we last saw the series. When the Nintendo Switch was revealed to be a handheld hybrid, many assumed it might return, but it didn’t. The DS is officially nostalgic, and it’s a logical play for the publisher.
Track Record and 2027 Software Roadmap
The leaker’s growing footprint extends beyond fighters and puppies. In March 2026, the same account posted a list of upcoming projects that accurately anticipated the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and a classic Star Fox entry ahead of prominent industry tipsters like NateTheHate, as reported by Nintendo Everything.
malo932 previously shared the following as well: Star Fox “adventure” game coming; Super Metroid remake is close; New Wario Land title coming (possibly 2027); New 3D Mario game likely in 2027. DanielRPK says that the first trailer for The Legend of Zelda’s live action movie will be released next week. As the gaming community awaits official word during the September presentations, industry analysts urge caution until Nintendo validates the pipeline.