Today, Ubisoft^® announced that Mario + Rabbids^® Kingdom Battle is now available exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle follows the most famous video game character, Mario, and the chaotic Rabbids on an unexpected journey to save the Mushroom Kingdom from a mysterious vortex. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is rated E10+ and is available for the suggested retail price of $59.99.

“Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is truly a passion project from the development team and we can’t wait for players to get their hands on the game,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of marketing, Ubisoft. “The response from fans has been tremendous and we believe the game is a must-have for Nintendo Switch owners.”

Developed by Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Paris*, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle sees Mario and his friends engage in a turn-based combat adventure across four iconic worlds. The Mushroom Kingdom’s heroes will have access to a collection of more than 250 unique weapons with distinct statistics to take down enemies. Players will form a team of three heroes from a roster of eight diverse characters, each with their own unique personalities and skill sets ensuring that matches play out differently with each team combination.

The game’s additional co-op challenges, available in three levels of difficulty, allow players to join forces with a friend in local multiplayer and engage in the same thrilling strategic gameplay as a team. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle takes full advantage of the play anywhere, anytime ability of the Nintendo Switch. In addition, players will be able to unlock new in-game features with their unique amiibo™ figures.

Collect all of the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle figurines! Designed by Ubi Collectibles and inspired by the game’s characters, these figurines bring the Rabbids to a new universe.  Each figurine comes in 3’’ or 6’’ sizes, and showcase the Rabbids as their Mario universe counterparts. Collect all four Rabbids Heroes: Rabbids Mario, Rabbids Luigi, Rabbids Peach, and Rabbids Yoshi.  All figurines are available now for purchase at http://store.ubi.com/us/ubi-workshop/our-brands/featured/mario-rabbids-kingdoms-battle/.

For more information on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle visit: www.mario-rabbids.com

*In collaboration with Ubisoft Bucharest and Ubisoft Montpellier.