Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope announced for Nintendo Switch, coming in 2022
At today's Ubisoft Forward stream event, Ubisoft formally announced Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, set to release in 2022 for Nintendo Switch. This once-unlikely crossover sequel builds on the turn-based tactical combat of the original Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle with more real-time movements.
Trailers, a press release, and screenshots can be found below. The official website is here.
Cinematic World Premiere Trailer
Gameplay Sneak Peek Trailer
Today at Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft announced that Mario, Rabbid Peach and their friends are back in a cosmic adventure in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Players will embark on an epic journey to restore order as Cursa, a mysterious and malevolent entity, twists the planets with its evil influence. They will explore incredible worlds and fight enemies in innovative combats mixing turn-based tactics and real-time movements with their extravagant team of heroes. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be available worldwide for Nintendo SwitchTM in 2022.
Join Mario and the Rabbids Heroes as they take on Cursa and its dangerous minions. Cursa is inflicting chaos on the planets and their quirky inhabitants while seeking to consume all the energy of the Sparks, uncanny creatures formed by the fusion of Lumas and Rabbids.
On your adventure, travel and explore a variety of planets filled with strange inhabitants and hilarious secrets. Outwit enemies along the way in an innovative combat system mixing turn-based tactics and real-time action. Take control of your Heroes to dash enemies, team jump on allies, hide behind cover… and make the most out of each turn in tactical and dynamic fights.
Players will create their dream team of three Heroes from an eclectic roster of nine to face surprising bosses, familiar enemies from the Mario universe and exceptional Rabbids enemies in their cosmic quest! There are dozens of Sparks throughout the galaxy to locate, rescue and join the journey. Each Spark has a distinct power and personality, and heroes can use their special abilities in battle to gain the upper hand in combat. When this unlikely team combines forces with the Sparks’ immense energy, anything is possible … for better OR worse!
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope builds on the fantasy of the publicly and critically acclaimed game Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle to offer a new gameplay experience and an epic journey through an endangered galaxy. As of today, more than 7,5 million players had the opportunity to play Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle globally.
