A few years ago, especially 2017A joint work by Nintendo and UbisoftWhich sounded like a bad joke at the time, but in E3 We didn’t meet anyone else that year Mario + Rabbids: Battle of the Kingdoms. The project which, although it seemed very crazy, turned out to be delightful fun for those who tried it at the time, and this game and its sequel 2022A spark of hopeDirected by Creative David Soliani.
However, nothing lasts forever, and that’s exactly what happened to the story’s creator RaymanMichelle Ansel, It’s left the company to embark on a new path, and the latest DLC could be the reason A spark of hope And now with the vacancy he would have left the company.
Hi all people. After 25 years, 11 of which were spent working beautifully with Nintendo on Mario+Rabbits with our incredible community of players, I’ve decided to leave Ubisoft to embark on a new adventure. I can’t say more now. Thanks a lot for everything, really 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/nafgBC2bu8
— David Soliani (@David Soliani) July 24, 2024
Hello all friends. After 25 years, 11 of which were spent working wonderfully with Nintendo on Mario+Rabbits alongside our incredible community of players, I’ve decided to leave Ubisoft to embark on a new adventure. I can’t say more now. Thank you very much for everything, really.
Here is the description of the creative:
Davide Soliani is an Italian video game designer best known for his work at Ubisoft. He is particularly recognized as the creative director of the critically acclaimed game “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle”, a unique crossover between Nintendo’s Mario franchise and Ubisoft’s Rabbids series.
Soliani has a long history in the gaming industry, having contributed to several other projects, including titles in the “Rayman” series, before his notable work on “Mario + Rabbids” in the late 1990s. and “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.”
His passion for video games and innovative approach to game design has earned him a respected place in the industry. Soliani’s work on “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle” was particularly praised for its creativity, humor and engaging gameplay, which successfully combined elements of the Mario and Rabbids universes.
Note that both games in the franchise are available Nintendo Switch.
Through: Eurogamer
Author’s Note: It’s sad to know that someone who dared to take such a bold step as this franchise is leaving. With that in mind, we won’t be seeing these games again, especially since the sequel didn’t sell well, according to the company.