Mario + Rabbids Director Wants to Reunite with Nintendo

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Summary

  • Soliani expressed interest in collaborating with Nintendo again.
  • The Mario + Rabbids director reminisced on his time working with Nintendo and his passion for the company.

Davide Soliani, the director behind the popular crossover games “Mario + Rabbids” produced by Ubisoft, has shown a desire to work with Nintendo once more. Originally an Italian veteran in the gaming industry, currently leading his independent studio Day 4 Night, Soliani spent over two decades at Ubisoft and is best known for launching games like “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle” and “Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope”.

Following an eventful period at Ubisoft, Soliani departed in July 2024 to explore new opportunities in other pastures. This decision was made approximately nine months after the final DLC for the 2022 release of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope hit the market. The sequel, while critically acclaimed like its 2017 predecessor, did not meet sales expectations set by Ubisoft at launch. Notably, both situations provided Soliani, a long-time fan of Nintendo, with chances to collaborate with the creator of Mario on exclusive crossover projects for the Nintendo Switch. More recently, the former Ubisoft developer has been looking back fondly on his collaboration with the titan of the Japanese gaming industry and hinted at the possibility of a future reunion.

As a fervent supporter, I’d express it like this: Reflecting on my experiences, the 11 years I spent working with Nintendo hold a special place in my heart. It was not only an emotionally significant chapter but also a time of immense learning and collaboration for me. If given the opportunity, my current independent studio and I, alongside my partner Christian Cantamessa, would enthusiastically welcome a chance to work together with Nintendo again. Just as we did on the first Mario + Rabbids game, which was more than just a project for us – it was a heartfelt homage to the console titan that Nintendo is. If they were to knock on our door someday, I can confidently say that my partner and I would be eager to answer.

Mario + Rabbids Lead Leaves the Door Open for Nintendo

Soliani’s recent remarks strongly hint that he would be delighted if there was indeed a potential collaboration with Nintendo. This sentiment might not shock longtime fans of the game “_Mario + Rabbids_,” who recall Ubisoft alumnus Soliani becoming emotional when Nintendo legend Miyamoto introduced his game in the past. When queried about why Nintendo hadn’t hired him yet, Soliani humorously replied to the source, “You should direct that question to Nintendo!

Currently, the director of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is dedicated to his personal venture at his recently founded studio, Day 4 Night, established in October 2024. Details about their initial game are scarce, but it’s been hinted as an entirely unique creation, offering a welcome departure for Soliani following consecutive collaborative projects. As the year progresses, we might learn more about this project as it evolves and becomes more tangible.

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2025-02-27 01:35