Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Shooting onto Switch

After lots and lots of rumors, the sequel to Mario + Rabbids is finally here! Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is exactly the kind of news we needed for the Nintendo Switch, because it shows that a third-party handling of Nintendo property can not only be seen as a positive but also deserving of a second chance!

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About Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Mario, Rabbid Peach and their friends are back for a new adventure of cosmic scale! Cursa, a mysterious and malevolent entity seeks out energy to further its nefarious plans, plunging the galaxy into chaos. Twisting the planets with its evil influence, it’s determined to consume all the energy of the Sparks, uncanny creatures formed by the fusion of Lumas & Rabbids, and destroy all who stand in its way. To bring order back to the galaxy and save the Sparks, Mario and friends team up with Rabbids heroes in a journey through mysterious and ever-surprising planets.

Join them on their adventure to take on Cursa and its dangerous minions while exploring a variety of planets filled with strange inhabitants and hilarious secrets. Outwit enemies in an innovative combat system mixing turn-based tactics and real time action. When this unlikely team combines forces with the Sparks’ immense energy, anything is possible…for better OR worse!

Only the most extravagant team of Heroes can rekindle the sparks of hope across the galaxy!

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will be available for Nintendo Switch on 2022.

Key Features

AN EXTRAVAGANT TEAM GALORE!

• Meet Mario & the Rabbids Heroes and build your dream team with three Heroes among an eclectic roster of nine, including all-time favourites Rabbid Peach, Luigi, Rabbid Mario, Princess Peach and some unexpected newcomers.
• Take advantage of Heroes’ special abilities to outwit even the strongest enemies in battle.

TACTICAL MEETS ACTION

• Use your Heroes’ skills in an innovative combat system, mixing turn-based tactics and real time action.
• Take control of your Heroes to dash your enemies, team jump on your allies, hide behind cover…and make the best out of your turn.
• Specialize your Heroes with the Sparks you choose. Use all the exotic powers and tools at your disposal to craft your own strategies and prevail against all odds.

A GALACTIC ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER

• Embark on an epic journey through the galaxy with your spaceship to help bring order back to the galaxy
• Free each planet you cross from Cursa’s evil influence. Explore each one of them, meet their curious inhabitants to uncover mysterious secrets.
• Face surprising bosses, familiar enemies from the Nintendo universe and exceptional Rabbids enemies in your cosmic quest!

SAVE THE SPARKS TO EARN THEIR HELP & POWERS!

• Rescue the uncanny Sparks, born when Lumas and Rabbids merged, before Cursa gets a hold of them!
• Use their special abilities and powers in battle, ranging from energy barriers to fire rain to gain the upper hand in combat
• Each Spark has a distinct power and personality. There are dozens of Sparks throughout the galaxy to locate, save and join your journey.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is only the beginning to your cosmic adventure as more content will come in post launch.

Look forward to Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope when it launches on the Nintendo Switch in 2022. We will be sure to share more information on the game as the details come through.

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