Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope kicked off Ubisoft Forward 2022 with a bang, showing off a new world and quest from the upcoming game. The new footage begins with a sweeping tour of the verdant world of Terra Flora, a once-picturesque destination now plagued by drought. That said, there are still many different paths in Terra Flora for players to follow. Every region in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope will now feature more open and dense environments filled with secrets, collectibles, and puzzles.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Details
Ubisoft also showed a new slive of combat during the presentation, featuring a hectic battle on the back of a moving train. Mario, Rabbid Rosalina, and Bowser must fend off waves of enemy soldiers while trying to stop a raging Wiggler from destroying the train.
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The footage provided a first look at the Spark and character equipment screens, as well as Bowser and Rabbid Rosalina in combat. This includes Bowser’s damage-dealing landing ability and Rabbid Rosalina’s unique skill that lets her temporarily stun enemies. Players can also move and activate certain abilities before moving again to gain a more tactical position in battle.
Post-Launch Adventures
Series director Davide Soliani closed out the reveal by announcing that Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope will also receive post-launch support in the form of three DLC packs. The final pack will also bring a brand new adventure to the game starring one of Ubisoft’s most enduring icons: Rayman! No details were provided about the other two packs, but it does seem like they’ll also be fairly substantial additions.
Fans of the series don’t have much longer to wait, as Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope launches on October 20th, 2022 for the Nintendo Switch. Anyone who pre-orders the game will also receive the Mega-Bug weapon collection, which serves as a nod to the original game.
