Mario + Rabbids Creator Reflects on Series' End and New Indie Studio's Ambitions

Davide Soliani discusses his departure from Ubisoft, the challenges of Mario + Rabbids' sequel, and his new studio's creative direction.

Davide Soliani, co-creator of the Mario + Rabbids series, left Ubisoft in 2023 to establish Day 4 Night, an indie studio focused on original projects.
Despite critical acclaim, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope underperformed commercially, which Soliani described as hurtful to the team's morale.
Soliani revealed that the sequel's development faced challenges due to heightened expectations, contrasting with the creative freedom of the first game.
Day 4 Night's debut project is described as a passion-driven original IP blending gameplay and storytelling, with backing from Krafton and other investors.
Soliani expressed openness to future collaborations with Nintendo, citing his positive experiences working with the company during his time at Ubisoft.