Masahiro Sakurai Is Still Working Hard Despite Retirement Thoughts

Masahiro Sakurai recently spoke about his future in the industry during the Famitsu 40th Anniversary Festival. While the creator of Super Smash Bros. and Kirby has mentioned retirement before, he clarified that he is still working at full capacity for now.

Sakurai noted that he constantly monitors his own motivation and physical limits. He explained that as long as there is a clear demand for his creative work and he has the energy to meet that demand, he intends to keep going. He keeps a close eye on his pace to ensure he does not burn out while managing his current projects.

Fans have been curious about his next steps, especially following the release of his final book on game design. For now, Sakurai remains committed to his craft. He will only consider walking away when he feels he can no longer provide the quality fans expect or if the industry no longer requires his specific skills.