Nintendo Switch Online Teases Smash Bros. for N64

Nintendo fans are scrutinizing an official video promoting the Nintendo Switch Online catalog (the same one that revealed the Switch 2-exclusive CRT filter), convinced they've spotted blurred box art for the N64 classic Super Smash Bros.

This discovery has sparked speculation that the beloved fighter might be returning through backwards compatibility soon – prompting enthusiasts to examine other obscured artwork for clues.

A community investigation led by X/Twitter user ImakuniVT has fans experimenting with blur techniques to recreate the distortion level seen in Nintendo's official footage, then comparing results to identify potential matches. While not exactly scientific, this detective work has already yielded theories about other N64 classics possibly joining the service.

Along with Super Smash Bros., notable candidates include Donkey Kong 64 (which would perfectly coincide with the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza event), Ubisoft's platformer Ratman 2, retro FPS Forsaken, and the eccentric platformer Glover.

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The potential return of Super Smash Bros. raises exciting questions about multiplayer possibilities—could Nintendo potentially implement online play features? While fans eagerly await news about the inevitable Switch 2 iteration of Smash Bros. (as series director Masahiro Sakurai focuses on developing a new Kirby title), this discovery provides engaging speculation.

Recently, Super Mario Strikers joined the Switch 2-exclusive Nintendo Switch Online catalog of GameCube titles, expanding the initial lineup that includes The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Soulcalibur 2. Other confirmed upcoming additions to the service feature Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.