Future-Proofing: Ubisoft's Ambitious Vision for Switch 2 Console

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot discussed plans to bring Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope to the next version of the Nintendo Switch. This came after Guillemot shared a piece of advice he received from Nintendo regarding the highly anticipated Switch 2.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a video game that builds upon the success of its predecessor, Kingdom Battle. However, despite its improvements, the game struggled to achieve strong sales, ultimately contributing to a significant decline in Ubisoft's stock in 2022. While the company initially expressed surprise at this outcome, Guillemot later admitted that there were some mistakes made in the game's release.

Yves Guillemot addressed this particular mistake in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, where he discussed advice received from Nintendo. He acknowledged that Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope would have been better suited for release on the successor to the Nintendo Switch. According to Guillemot, Nintendo advised Ubisoft to focus on one iteration of the game for each console, as they had already released a similar Mario Rabbids title on the Switch. He admitted that they were a bit premature with the release and should have waited for the next console. This statement may raise concerns among players who have been anticipating the release of a Switch 2 for some time.

The rumored release of the next iteration of the Nintendo Switch has sparked speculation about the development of the console's successor. Ubisoft's CEO, Guillemot, further fueled these rumors by suggesting that the game "Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope" would be updated for the new machine that is expected to come in the future. This update could potentially include all the downloadable content released thus far, including the recently launched Tower of Doooom DLC. If a Switch 2 were to be released, it would likely feature improved system specifications to cater to the demands of the current gaming industry. As a result, fans of Nintendo might be enticed to purchase this hypothetical version of the game due to its enhanced graphics. While there has been no official confirmation from either Nintendo or Ubisoft regarding this rumored console, some players speculate that "Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope" could potentially be a launch title for the new system.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is now available on Nintendo Switch.

Source: GamesIndustry.biz