The gameplay deep dive of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope from Ubisoft Forward has now been followed up by more details given at the Nintendo Direct, including more gameplay footage. The trailer first shows off exploration gameplay in which players can freely explore the game’s different worlds, each one full of different secrets and discoveries to be made. There are some RPG-lite elements as well, as battle rewards earn experience and coins that can be used to make Mario and his friends stronger.
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The next detail that is revealed is about the different Sparks in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, which are hybrid species of Luma and Rabbids that act as companion characters that can add different buffs and bonuses to Mario’s team during battle. The trailer shows off some of these Sparks and how their skills can help players be victorious in battle.
The end of the trailer is devoted to detailing the Gold Edition of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. The Gold Edition, along with the base game, includes the Megabug Collection, which looks to be a collection of skins for the main characters’ main weapons. Also, the Gold Edition will include access to the Season Pass for the game, which players are sure to be excited about amid news of a Rayman-themed DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope being confirmed.
With just a little over a month left before launch, fans are surely excited to play the sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, the hit Nintendo/Ubisoft crossover game that started it all. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope promises better enemy variety, more gameplay features, new exploration mechanics, and much more overall content than the first game, though, so players will have plenty to sink their teeth into when the game releases.
Crossover games are often great fun for fans, especially because they tend to bring players from different communities together under one roof to talk about and play games that they all love. Hopefully, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope continues that trend and players are able to unite and take on the challenges that are in store.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope releases for Nintendo Switch on October 20.
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