Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope gets new trailer at Ubisoft Forward, playable Rayman as post-launch DLC revealed

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Mario + Rabbids was considered a curious and weird collaboration between publisher Nintendo and developer Ubisoft, even when it launched back in 2017. It still succeeded commercially, enough to spawn a sequel coming next month. Called Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, the title received a brand new trailer at the recent Ubisoft Forward showcase.

The footage highlighted a new boss fight as well as an interesting post-title-launch DLC, which includes a beloved Ubisoft character: Rayman. Here are all the details.

The recent trailer showcases a new planet called Terra Flora, which the game's cast explores to save the Sparks. It is a vibrant, lush planet that has been subjected to a drought, thanks to the malicious Cursa. In the title, players will have to explore and discover new NPCs, solve puzzles, find collectibles, and ultimately reach the top of the volcano. To get there, gamers will have to board the Wiggler Train; this is also where the Wiggler boss fight takes place.

The fight against this massive caterpillar-like creature, which involves battling its weak points while on the train, is spectacular. This also adds unique parameters to the encounter, like beating the boss under a specific number of turns; otherwise, the train gets destroyed. New playable characters like Bowser will allow for unique strategies on the field, which will ensure engagement with the XCOM-inspired gameplay.

The footage highlights not only technical and graphics improvements over the predecessor but also new UI and menus. Players are also offered an insight into the inventory screen, which includes equipable Sparks. These Luma x Rabbids hybrids grant various perks, like increased damage and elemental effects. Players will get to deploy different