Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope’s Rayman DLC Finally Has A Release Date

The third and final DLC for Mario + Rabbids 2/Sparks of Hope has been announced by Ubisoft and Nintendo. And yes, it’s the one featuring the classic limbless hero Rayman.

Ubisoft’s OG mascot Rayman will be a playable character in the strategy RPG title DLC alongside Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario. The DLC is called Rayman in the Phantom Show and it will launch on 30 August.

“Rayman is back in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope downloadable content “Rayman in the Phantom Show,” launching on August 30 exclusively on Nintendo Switch. In this third and final downloadable content, Rayman will team up with Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach as they face the Phantom, a towering, musically inclined enemy previously featured in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.

In this new adventure, separate from the main game’s story, the Phantom now works as a studio director at the dramatic Space Opera Network, an uncanny TV studio filled with Easter eggs and props. As the studio’s TV ratings hit a new low, the Phantom needs the help of true stars that can help him return to his former glory.

Players will control Rayman, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Mario as they explore brand-new levels with vertical exploration on a variety of TV studio sets. Rayman can use his haircopter ability to bring his fellow Heroes with him as he jumps. Leverage the full power of Rayman’s arsenal, from his aerial traversal skills to his plunger blaster, to open up new tactical possibilities during battles.

The DLC will feature an original soundtrack composed by Christophe Heral of Rayman fame and Grant Kirkhope of Rare games fame. Check out the spiffy trailer below.