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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Is it a Direct Sequel
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Mario Rabbids 2) is a sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle but is yet to be confirmed if it takes place after the events of the first game. Read on to learn if Sparks of Hope is a direct sequel, its connections to the first game and if you need to play the first game beforehand!

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Is Sparks of Hope is a Direct Sequel?

Not Confirmed if the Story is Connected

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle released in 2017 but is yet to be confirmed if it takes place after the events of the first game.

However, it can be speculated that it potentially picks up after the events of the first game seeing that the trailer opens with the main characters at Princess Peach's castle as they meet Starburst, one of the many Sparks they will save throughout this new adventure.

Travel Across Space and Explore New Worlds

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Heading to Space

With the first game giving focus to locations similar to Super Mario worlds like Lava Pit, which draws inspiration from Bowser's Castle, Sparks of Hope aims to take players to different kinds of worlds and locations as the game places a heavy emphasis on space travel.

Do You Need to Play the First Game?

No Need to Play the First Game

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Mario and Rabbid Peach

Despite Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope being a sequel, there is no need to play the first game as both of the games can be enjoyed on their own, with each having self-contained stories.

However, playing the first game can be of great help in order to familiarize players with the game's mechanics as well as pick up minor nods and references that might arise from the sequel.

Connections to Kingdom Battle

Returning Playable Heroes

All Returning Playable Heroes
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - MarioMario Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - LuigiLuigi Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - PeachPrincess Peach
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Rabbid MarioRabbid Mario Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Rabbid LuigiRabbid Luigi Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Rabbid PeachRabbid Peach

Six of the main playable Heroes from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle return, namely Mario, Luigi, Princes Peach, and their respective Rabbid counterparts.

All New and Returning Features

Beep-0 Joins Mario and Friends Once More

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Beep-0

Beep-0, one of the main characters that made its debut in the first game joins Mario and friends once more for Sparks of Hope.

While unconfirmed, it is speculated that Beep-0 may play an integral part as to knowing whether or not Sparks of Hope is directly connected with Kingdom Battle in terms of story.

Yoshi is Not Part of the Roster

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Not Available in the Current Lineup

Image is from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.

Though one of the main playable Heroes in the previous game, Yoshi is not part of the initial roster for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.

It is speculated, however, that Yoshi can find its way to the sequel through DLCs.

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