Do you think Smash 4 will be the last Smash?

[Mwauthzyx]

Because of balance patches, DLC characters, and quite possibly DLC modes, I don't think a new Smash will come out. I don't see what else they could do with it without changing the game entirely.

 

[DrizzyDrew]

No way, this series makes too much money for them to stop. They will continue with or without Sakuari which is a sad thought.

 

[AreJay25]

No. It's practically one of Nintendo's biggest franchises.

Now, whether or not it's Sakurai's last Smash is another question.

 

[Wyzill]

Most definitely not,but probably sakurai's last...

It's too popular + the next one will be next console... I think

 

[Schnee117]

It makes so much money for Nintendo plus it allows for greater amiibo integration if Nintendo keep those around. And amiibo makes them money too.
Probably looks like this with the executives.

 

[chuckthesmashlover]

We'll probably get a new Smash with the next system like always.

 

[Jon_14]

It's a series that pops up on every new system since the N64. So it wouldn't be too far-fetched to get another one 5-10 years from now.

 

[Kurri ★]

Because of balance patches, DLC characters, and quite possibly DLC modes, I don't think a new Smash will come out. I don't see what else they could do with it without changing the game entirely.

Other games get those things and they still get sequels.

 

[Khao]

Doubt it.

Maybe this one is Sakurai's last Smash, but no way it's the last Smash period.

 

[ZeldaMaster]

Why? if anything, Smash may get a reboot next installment.

 

[Quillion]

If we're going by Sakurai's other baby, Kirby...

It could take about 16 years for another Smash to be made of Sakurai is sticking with his decision to retire from the series. It took 16 years for HAL Laboratory to make a proper successor to Kirby Super Star's gameplay and Sakurai had left in that time.

(Kirby 64 doesn't count because it's a Dark Matter Trilogy game, and Amazing Mirror and Squeak Squad don't count because they're more successors to the Adventure remake Nightmare in Dreamland)

 

[Jon_14]

Then there's Kid Icarus Uprising...

*quietly sobs*

 

[Untamed]

There is always new characters to add, new stages, new moves, hell they could even rework entire characters to make things fresh. I hope Sakurai will change his mind from retiring, but even if he doesn't, they will continue with the franchise, it makes way to much money. In addition, the fan base will demand another game, no matter what they decide, which will result in them eventually coming out with another. Granted, the next smash may come out a long time from now, but it will come, that is inevitable.

 

[Ze Diglett]

Sakurai or no Sakurai, Smash isn't gonna die any time soon. It's one of Nintendo's most popular (and lucrative) series, and there's always gonna be fresh, new series to represent in Smash as long as Nintendo's alive (or some new retro characters).

 

[Wario Bros.]

Last one by Masahiro Sakurai? Most likely yes

Last one ever? Absolutely not

 

[CrabLeg]

You need to remember, Nintendo is a business and at the end of the day, they're trying to make money. Smash Bros brings in millions for the company. Regardless of Sakurai's involvement, they won't end the series so soon.

 

[sinlesszero]

I don't think it will the last smash but with DLC and updates there may be a while before another smash bros is announced

 

[Kurri ★]

I don't think it will the last smash but with DLC and updates there may be a while before another smash bros is announced

It'll only be a while so long as the next Nintendo console takes a while, and assuming the NX is the next big thing, it may not be a while. At least not as long as Brawl to Smash 4.

 

[Solar~Beam]

No way, this series makes too much money

 

[ozydandias]

To echo everyone else, it makes a lot of money for Nintendo.

A fresh face would be good, though, if Sakurai does leave. Especially if the new person recognizes how big of a following Melee has and does something with that (a new game with similar mechanics, a graphic overhaul with online capabilities).

 

[Blue Warrior]

Only if this is the last console Nintendo ever makes.

Otherwise, it's going to keep going, Sakurai or no Sakurai.

 

[Rexcalibr]

It will not be the last... I doubt that. It will be a long time though until a new one comes out. Probably 4 years at least if I had to guess.

 

[Mwauthzyx]

If it isn't the last, I really hope that the next person to direct Smash development notices the Melee following and add things to cater to them as well as add things to cater to people who like the other Smash games. I dunno. Maybe different physics modes? Faster paced option? Just wanted to see your opinions haha.

 

[Kurri ★]

If it isn't the last, I really hope that the next person to direct Smash development notices the Melee following and add things to cater to them as well as add things to cater to people who like the other Smash games. I dunno. Maybe different physics modes? Faster paced option? Just wanted to see your opinions haha.

Making the next game closer in line with Melee sounds like a decent idea so long as they avoid one of Melee's horrid game design flaws (L-Cancel; everything else is okay). But having different game modes to appeal to the different playerbases just seems awkward. "This game mode has Light-Shield, this one doesn't" Why would someone choose the mode with less options? (inb4 "Why would someone play Smash 4 when it has less options than Melee").

 

[Mysteltainn]

As long as Smash Bros. remains as popular as it currently is now, I don't see it stopping any time soon. There'll be one on the next console just as there always has been I'd say. Whether Sakurai will continue is something I'm more willing to debate.

 

[Deleted member 269706]

Even if Nintendo decides to stop with this line of games for whatever reason, someone else will feel the need to carry on and create their own version of Smash5.

 

[Heroine of Winds]

Smash prints money, so seeing the series end isn't gonna happen.

 

[Tino]

Sm4sh could very well be Sakurai's last game. Whether or not there will be a Smash 5 with a new director remains to be seen. We just gotta wait like 5-7 years or so to see what happens.

 

[CrazyPerson]

I don't see them discontinuing the series.

With that said, it probably won't happen until a bit into the next console generation... which is good.

 

[_gold_]

Because of balance patches, DLC characters, and quite possibly DLC modes, I don't think a new Smash will come out. I don't see what else they could do with it without changing the game entirely.

Your argument doesn't make sense. That could be said for every game nowadays. Smash Bros is as iconic of a franchise for Nintendo, just like Mario Kart. As long as these games are selling money, they will make sequels with or without Sakurai.

 

[Ze Diglett]

Your argument doesn't make sense. That could be said for every game nowadays. Smash Bros is as iconic of a franchise for Nintendo, just like Mario Kart. As long as these games are selling money, they will make sequels with or without Sakurai.

That, and you can only really get away with the whole "keep one game on life support with DLC indefinitely" thing with PC titles since they won't need to come out with new versions of that game for the new console generation anyway.

 

[Ze Diglett]

EDIT: Accidental double post

 

[C3CC]

Last in the series? No way. This franchise is a money-making machine. Sakurai's last? I think (and hope) so.

 

[LancerStaff]

I doubt this'll be Sakurai's last, even. He'll probably turn over a bunch of the work so he can focus on what he wants to focus on, be it the characters, the balance or the extras.

Really, even if Sakurai croaked today, Nintendo would be sure not to let the next game become more like Melee. If anything, future Sakurai-less games are more likely to be more like Brawl because it was Sakurai's idea entirely to adjust the pace of the game.

 

[bigbro2233]

Why? if anything, Smash may get a reboot next installment.

A reboot? You mean a dark and gritty reboot that changes everything we know about Smash?

Spoiler

 

[#HBC | Red Ryu]

I doubt it.

Why stop one of they biggest titles and what might be one of their most money making titles on the 3DS and WiiU.