Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope releases in October

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During the June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini, Ubisoft confirmed that Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will launch on October 20. The release date was originally leaked ahead of the presentation through Ubisoft’s store.

Ubisoft also announced a showcase to show off the game and provide more information about it on June 29 at 12 PM EST.

The game’s store page shows that it will include a Gold Edition that contains the base game, the season pass, and the Galactic Prestige Pack. The season pass holds upcoming DLC content such as an additional story and new heroes, quests, and battles. The Galactic Prestige Pack has three weapons skins that can be used right away.

Nintendo is airing a mini Direct on June 28 and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is expected to make an appearance there. This October release date reveal is presumably going to be announced during the presentation.

Since this Direct is focusing on third-party content, Ubisoft fits the bill. Nintendo’s fall lineup starts in September with Splatoon 3 and ends with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in November. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope fits snugly between the two in October to keep the Nintendo Switch’s exclusive content pipeline steady. The console already has had an impressive first half of the year, and these upcoming releases will close out 2022 nicely.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is the direct sequel to 2017’s Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In our review, we said, “There are plenty of nuances to find in Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, so long as you’re willing to indulge its playful side.”