Smash Together, an unofficial dating app designed for Super Smash Bros. enthusiasts to connect and socialize, announced that it received a cease-and-desist letter just before its planned open beta launch. The app, which was set to enter its open beta phase on May 15 following several months of development, shared the news on May 13 through a poignant Yoshi meme on its official account, 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 did not explicitly state who issued the cease-and-desist, the general assumption points toward Nintendo, given that the app revolves around their 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 sections where users could list their preferred character or "main," as well as highlight their notable wins and respond to prompts with a distinct Smash Bros. flair. For instance, one prompt read, "I'm looking for... Someone who can make it out of pools at a major."

Beyond potential issues with intellectual property and copyright infringement, the concept of a dating app centered around a game like Super Smash Bros. may have been a significant factor in the decision to send the cease-and-desist. There has been no further communication from the SmashTogether team regarding future plans or potential rebranding efforts to distance the app from the Super Smash Bros. franchise. As we await further developments, it's worth noting the restraint shown in this article by avoiding any puns or jokes about "smashing."