Smash Together, an unofficial dating app designed for like-minded Super Smash Bros. players to connect and socialize, announced it has been hit with a cease-and-desist order just before its scheduled open beta launch. The app, which had been in development for several months, was set to enter its open beta phase on May 15. However, the developers took to social media on May 13 to share the news using a poignant Yoshi meme with the caption: "We got cease and desisted."
We got cease & desisted https://t.co/Zj2J3FNUHL pic.twitter.com/euDbJ3KUiG
— SmashTogether (@SmashTogether) May 14, 2025
While the developers did not explicitly name the sender of the cease-and-desist letter, the general consensus points to Nintendo, given the app's focus on the Super Smash Bros. franchise. SmashTogether marketed itself as the "premium dating site for Super Smash Bros. enjoyers of all kinds," promising to help users find their "dream Doubles partner (in and out of Smash)" through a specialized matchmaking algorithm designed to "connect you with your ideal Smash Partner."
Screenshots of the app showcased unique features tailored to the Smash Bros. community, such as sections for users to list their preferred character, or "main," along with their notable tournament wins and personalized prompts. These prompts echoed those found on other dating platforms but with a distinct Smash Bros. flair, 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 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 alternative solutions that might not involve the Super Smash Bros. franchise. The community awaits further updates while appreciating the developers' restraint in not making any "smashing" puns in their announcements.
