A Super Smash Bros fan app that described itself as “the premium dating app for Smashers” has been blocked from release, its creator has said.
SmashTogether was first announced nearly a year ago, back in June 2024, and had this week been edging towards a beta release.
24 hours from launch, Nintendo now appears to have stepped in, as SmashTogether’s creator has suddenly reported receiving a notice demanding they cease and desist what they’re doing (thanks, Automaton).
We got cease & desisted https://t.co/Zj2J3FNUHL pic.twitter.com/euDbJ3KUiG
— SmashTogether (@SmashTogether) May 14, 2025
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There are lots of reasons why Nintendo likely thought SmashTogether – an app designed to pair up fans of its colourful fighting game filled with kid-friendly characters – was a terrible idea, probable copyright infringement being just one.
Still, there will be some out there who were looking forward to SmashTogether being a thing. Indeed, earlier this week the app’s creator announced they had already secured 400 pre-registrations from fans keen to play Smash with other Smash Bros aficionados, and then play smash with them after.