Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope was announced last year, to be a sequel to the excellent Kingdom Battle that kicked off in 2017.
Nintendo has now confirmed that Sparks of Hope will launch on October 20, 2022, with the sequel now available for pre-order via the Nintendo Switch Online Store.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about the Mario + Rabbids sequel.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will launch on October 20 for the Nintendo Switch.
price
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is available to pre-order for £49.99 on the Nintendo Switch online store now.
There is also a ‘Gold Edition’ that includes a ‘Galactic Prestige Bundle’ as well as three DLC packs planned for 2023 and 2024. The Gold Edition is available to pre-order for £74.99.
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Nintendo has revealed Sparks of Hope for the first time with the trailer below:
Nintendo has also released a trailer that offers a sneak peek into the gameplay.
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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope appears to use the same tactical turn-based gameplay as its predecessors, guiding the likes of Mario, Luigi, and Rabbid Peach across the battlefield. You can shoot enemies from a distance and unleash super powerful abilities, although you’ll want to make sure your characters have enough cover before your turn is over.
For this sequel, Ubisoft has revealed that Bowser will join your crew and be playable. Another new spin to the game includes the addition of ‘Sparks’. Your goal is to collect and protect these strange little creatures, and it rewards you with new abilities ranging from energy shields to elemental attacks.
Since Spark of Hope will be set in space, you will also be able to travel to different different planets, each with their own unique environments. You will also be able to level up and customize each character on your list.
That’s all we know so far, but be sure to follow the trusted reviews back in October to check out our review.