The Smash Ultimate development team is getting a new name as job openings point to Smash 6
New job postings for game developer Bandai Namco revealed that the company is looking to create a new studio for Nintendo games. This job posting further suggests that a future Smash 6 title could finally be in the works.
The latest Super Smash Bros. game launched in 2018, and Ultimate brought with it new characters, maps, and more. Therefore, fans have been anticipating the announcement of a new Smash title lately. And while confirmation of a new Smash game hasn’t been officially announced yet, recent job postings suggest a new sequel could be on the way.
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As first reported by Source Games On Twitter, Smash developers Bandai Namco have reportedly renamed their Nintendo-based team to Studio 2/Studio S.
According to the report, they have already added “Mario Kart 8 DX, Tour and Smash Ultimate” to the studio. Additionally, the leak also suggested that “Internet sleuths may also notice that they are looking for new hires who have experience with action games, some of which are of the ‘side view’ variety.”
Internet detectives may also notice that they are looking for new employees who have experience with action games, some of which play in the “side view” variety 👀
— Source Gaming (@AllSourceGaming) November 13, 2023
The Job offers contain the following descriptions. At S Studio, you will be responsible for developing consumer games commissioned by Nintendo and BANDAI NAMCO. Studio 2/S Studio is a studio that specializes in contracted development projects within the company.”
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Anyone who knows Bandai Namco and their collaboration with Nintendo naturally immediately thinks of Super Smash Bros. When it comes to action side view games, Super Smash Bros. is the title of choice for many gamers.
With a long history of games, great characters and much more, the franchise has made a name for itself.
However, it’s important to note that Smash Bros. 6 is far from confirmed and these leaks are merely an indication that the game may just be starting early development, if at all. So take the information with a large portion of salt.
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However, we will definitely keep you updated when the new title is announced and there are new details about its development.
