During today’s Ubisoft Forward (10), the first game to gain news was Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, which received a generous snippet of gameplay showing more of the exploration mechanics, adventure world, characters and even combat.

The video begins by showing more details of the setting, which now has passages and hidden items that encourage player exploration. In the combat part, we see new abilities of the characters and even special battles, such as the sector of the train in which there is a boss with special mechanics. We also see several elements of combat that will be more interactive, ensuring a greater connection between the scenarios and the powers of Mario and his gang. Check out:

For those unfamiliar with the franchise, it’s a strategy game similar to XCOM, but with Nintendo and Ubisoft characters collaborating together. One of the novelties of the sequel is the addition of Sparks, unpublished characters that will help in combat and participate in the plot.

3 free DLCs in the future (one of them with Rayman)

One last news revealed at the event is that Ubisoft already has plans for additional content for Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, which includes 3 free DLCs, one of which will feature Rayman’s cameo.

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope comes exclusively to Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2022.