Super Smash Bros 4's release date may finally be revealed on April 8 at 6p.m. as the next installment of Nintendo Direct will be dedicated entirely to the game.

So far rumors have bounced around at the game being launched in the late spring. Another rumor had the game coming out for July, but as of now Nintendo has been tight lipped about the whole situation.

In today's Pic of the Day, Masahiro Sakurai posted an image of Animal Crossing character, Isabelle!

"Pic of the day. Hello fighters! I'll assist you with fresh-picked fruit from my town!?" Sakurai posted in the Nintendo Miiverse forum. "Congratulations on your appearance Isabelle!" See the picture here.

It was here that the game director also announced the the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

"I also have another important announcement. On 4/8, at 3 PM PST (8/4 11 PM UK time), we'll be airing a Super Smash Bros. Direct!! There will be all kinds of info about the new Smash Bros. games on this simultaneous global stream that will be delivered "directly" to you, so don't miss it! You'll be able to watch the stream from the official site (www.smashbros.com)," he posted.

The characters confirmed for the game so far are: Mario, Luigi, Link, Samus, Kirby, Fox, Pikachu, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Pit, Olimar, Toon Link, Princess Peach, Sonic the Hedgehog, MegaMan, Wii Fit Trainer, Rosalina, Zelda, the Villager, King Dedede, Lucario, Little Mac, and Diddy Kong.

The game will be released on the Wii U and 3DS.