Mysterious Future Date in Decades-Old Smash Bros. Manual Sparks Speculation of Hidden Content
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Today's date, February 1st, 2023, appears in the Super Smash Bros. Melee manual from 2001, mysteriously referencing a date 23 years in the future.
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The date is shown as an example timestamp for completing the 100 Man Melee challenge in the game - "02/01/2024 at 124733".
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It's unclear why creators would set the internal GameCube clock so far into the future just for the manual example.
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Some speculate it could hint at unlockable content, prompting players to explore the game on this date.
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Players are encouraged to revisit Melee on the referenced date in case there are any irregularities or hidden surprises programmed to occur.