One of the biggest highlights at last year’s E3 was Ubisoft’s Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. While the title had been long rumored, fans were understandably skeptical. However, the publisher’s enthusiasm combined with strong word-of-mouth from the show floor turned skeptics into believers. This year, Ubisoft managed to actually surprise Nintendo fans with the revelation that their previously announced Switch title, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, would feature an appearance by Fox McCloud!
Starlink certainly appears to be a perfect match for Fox McCloud. The action-adventure title features both third-person and space combat sections, as well as some toys-to-life influence. The latter is optional, but players can customize ship toys, which can mount on the controller where those same custom elements are reflected in-game. Ubisoft will have both a traditional option at the $59.99 price point, and a deluxe set for $74.99, which includes a Fox McCloud figure as well as a replica Arwing! The Switch version will also include Switch-exclusive missions, as well! The title will release October 16.
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Today’s announcement certainly shows just how close Ubisoft and Nintendo have gotten, of late. Could this mean the company will land a representative in Super Smash Bros.? We won’t have to wait long to find out!
Source: E3
How much I care is entirely dependant on to what level the toys part is required. If they’re literally 100% optional in every way, then I’m very much interested. But if they’re even the slightest bit required, then I’m very much out.