Smash Bros. Dating App Receives Cease-and-Desist Order

Smash Together, an innovative dating platform designed specifically for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts, announced it has been hit with a cease-and-desist letter just before its planned open beta launch. The app, which was set to go live on May 15 following months of development, shared the news via a disheartened Yoshi meme on their official X (formerly Twitter) account on May 13, stating simply: "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 have not disclosed who issued the cease-and-desist, many believe it to be Nintendo, given the app's direct association with 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."

The app's interface included unique features tailored to the Smash Bros. community, such as sections for users to list their main character and notable tournament achievements. The prompts mirrored those found in other dating apps but with a Super Smash Bros. flair, like "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 red flags for potential IP and copyright issues, prompting the cease-and-desist action. As of now, there has been no further communication from SmashTogether regarding future plans or alternative solutions that might not rely on the Super Smash Bros. brand.

While we await further developments, it's worth acknowledging the restraint shown in this report by avoiding any puns or jokes about "smashing."