Mario and Rabbids Sparks of Hope release date: Pre-order, trailer and news
Mario and Rabbids 2 will be here before you know it.
Nintendo has gone ahead and confirmed the Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope release date, allowing fans of this fun sub-franchise to get themselves mentally and physically prepared ahead of time.
We now know that this game, otherwise known as Mario and Rabbids 2, will be launching this coming autumn. It's time to start wishing the summer away, then!
The sequel to Mario and Rabbids: Kingdom Battle comes to us from Ubisoft, in collaboration with Nintendo, and it will once again serve up a blend of iconic Nintendo characters and tactical turn-based gameplay. Keep on reading and we'll run you through the key details.
Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope release date?
The Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope release date is Thursday, 20th October 2022. You can already pre-order your copy from the likes of Amazon.
Prior to that, Nintendo Switch Online members can try out the previous game in this series (Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle) with a limited-time game trial.
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What platforms can I get Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope on?
The sight of our favourite moustachioed Italian plumber should be all you need to see to know what you can play this on.
The Nintendo Switch, and only the Nintendo Switch will be home to Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, and you have more chance of Bowser wanting a nighttime snuggle with Mario than of a port being released elsewhere.
Can I pre-order Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope?
Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope pre-orders have indeed begun with GAME having the title ready to add to your basket for £49.99.
Don't forget that when you pre-order, you will get it at the lowest price it drops to between now and release - if it drops at all, that is.
If you're not a fan of physical copies, you can also download the game straight from the Nintendo eShop.
Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope story and gameplay
Story-wise, here is the official synopsis for what to expect with Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope:
"An entity named Cursa has been seeking out the energy of the titular Sparks, creatures formed by the fusion of Lumas and Rabbids, and while doing so has plunged the galaxy into chaos. Mario and his friends must travel to different worlds to restore peace to the galaxy, save the Sparks, and defeat Cursa."
As for the gameplay, well, it will be familiar to those of you who are well-versed in Kingdom Battle. You can take a look at the video above to see some Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope gameplay in action.
Turn-based tactical combat is what you will be getting into, with the aim of rescuing as many sparks as you can get your hands on. There are 9 players you can choose from and they include Bowser, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, Rabbid Mario. There are new characters too, including Rabbid Rosalina!
Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope trailer
Behold the Mario and Rabbids: Sparks of Hope trailer in all its bright and colourful glory!
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