10 adorable images of Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope

On June 12, Ubisoft revealed the sequel to the hit 2017 tactical roleplaying game, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.

However, the cat was out of the bag several hours before Ubisoft’s E3 2021 showcase. That’s because Nintendo did an oopsie, listing the game on its official site briefly before removing it.

Mario stares thoughtfully at some complex instrumentation.

A shocking turn of events.

Allies unite to kick some butt.

Love this map room’s OG Final Fantasy VII vibes.

Mario gazes into the distance with determination.

Now there’s a sight for sore eyes.

Get that game face on.

Someone’s not impressed.

Look at the fuzzy texture on that plushie! Is this a Switch Pro game?

The trippy, imaginitive approach to level design returns in Sparks of Hope.

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope comes to Nintendo Switch in 2022.

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