Smash Together, an innovative unofficial dating app designed specifically for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts, faced a significant setback just before its scheduled open beta launch on May 15. The app, which aimed to connect like-minded players for both gaming and romantic partnerships, announced on May 13 via a poignant Yoshi meme on their official Twitter account that they had received a cease-and-desist letter.
We got cease & desisted https://t.co/Zj2J3FNUHL pic.twitter.com/euDbJ3KUiG
— SmashTogether (@SmashTogether) May 14, 2025
While the developers did not disclose the sender of the cease-and-desist letter, speculation points towards Nintendo, given the app's direct association with the Super Smash Bros. franchise. The app promised to be a "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," featuring a unique matchmaking algorithm to help users find their "dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)." The app's interface included sections for users to list their preferred character, or "main," alongside notable achievements and Smash Bros.-themed prompts such as "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major."
The concept of a dating app centered around a popular game like Super Smash Bros. likely raised concerns not only about intellectual property and copyright infringement but also about the appropriateness of such a platform. As of now, there has been no further communication from the SmashTogether team regarding potential plans to pivot away from the Smash Bros. theme and explore alternative solutions.
In the meantime, the developers and their community await further developments, hoping for a resolution that might allow the app to move forward in some capacity. [ttpp]
