Source Gaming is in the process of translations Sakurai’s latest column and it gives much greater insight into the game. The “is it a port or not?” debate will continue to rage on with these latest developments. Here’s a portion of what they have translated and the entire translated can be read here
On June 13th, we unveiled a ton of information about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. I often doubt myself while working on the game, questioning whether we can really release it within the year. The first proposal was completed in December 2015, back while we were still working on DLC for the previous title. It wasn’t until later that I assembled a team and began development on this new title in earnest.
A three-year window for a game of this magnitude is a very small window!
The rest of the article is an amazing read go check it out at Source-Gaming.com they are doing a great job translating and keeping us to date with Super Smash Bros Ultimate news. They requested that the entire translation not be quoted on news sites and I want to respect those wishes.
Source: Source-Gaming.com