"Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Sells 3 Million Units in a Year"

Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids sequel, Sparks of Hope, has sold nearly three million copies, performing similarly to its predecessor despite initial disappointment. The game's sales momentum, partly aided by discounts on the Nintendo eShop, has changed the outlook for a title previously labeled a flop. Ubisoft had expressed surprise at its underperformance, with CEO Yves Guillemot suggesting it may have been better suited for the successor to the Nintendo Switch. Despite initial commercial disappointment, the studio remains confident in the game's long-term success and is already planning another "big, compelling" game beyond their current project.