Nintendo Switch Online has steadily been growing in value, with the main draw being the ability to play online and access to a growing catalog of classic NES and SNES games. An upcoming sequel, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, is scheduled to be released on October 20, so this trial makes sense to boost awareness for the series prior to launch. Mario and his friends must team up with these new Rabbid companions in a turn-based tactical shooter similar to the XCOM series. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a major departure from the typical Mario title, in which the Mushroom Kingdom has been invaded by Rabbids from the Rayman universe. To restore order, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi must team up with a whole new crew: four Rabbids heroes! Together, they will battle with weapons through four worlds filled with combat, puzzles, and unpredictable enemies.Īnd for those awaiting the sequel, you can check out the latest trailer from last month’s mini Nintendo Direct below and get even more details in our coverage right here.If players wish to purchase the full game during this trial period, the game will be discounted to $10 and all progress will carry over. The Mushroom Kingdom has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex, transporting the chaotic Rabbids into this once-peaceful land. Here’s a quick rundown of the Ubisoft x Nintendo collaboration for those unfmniliar:

This is the full version of the game and you can roll your progress and save data from the free trial period over to a purchased copy of the game thereafter (it is scheduled to drop to $10 on the eShop at the same time as the freebie goes live).

You’ll need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member (12-month subscriptions still marked down to $18.50 on Amazon) to gain access to the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle freebie, but providing you are, the trial period will kick off later today at 10:00 a.m.

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