At the very end of July, Ubisoft revealed a brand new Rabbids game for Nintendo Switch. Called Rabbids: Adventure Party, the game is a party title that currently looks set to be a China-exclusive release.
It would appear that this could all change if enough players choose to speak up about their desire to play it, however. In an interview published today by IGN Japan, Ubisoft Chungdu studio manager, Jean-Francois Vallee, mentioned that Japanese fans who want to see the game be released in their home country should go ahead and email Yves Guillemot - Ubisoft's CEO.
It seems to have been said in a slightly jokey manner, and we doubt many Rabbids players have Guillemot's contact details at the ready, but the comment definitely suggests that the game could reach other audiences if players are keen enough (translation provided by NintendoSoup):
“If you are a fan who wants to see this game released in Japan, please send an email to Yves Guillemot (haha). It would really help if you do that!”
The game itself supports up to four players and has you taking on a variety of minigames using the Switch's Joy-Con. We were treated to a first look at its gameplay just a couple of weeks ago.
Would you give the game a go if it were to get a western release? Are Rabbids just not your thing? Whatever your thoughts, share them with us below.
[source jp.ign.com, via nintendosoup.com]
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I'm pretty content for China to keep this one, to be honest.
I find it strange strange that an IP as big as Rabbids would have no plan for a broader release. But I guess it happens.
I recall the game has content based on Chinese culture & lore. I find that interesting.
Threatening to release this game in Japan should be seen as an act of war.
Rabbids for wii was one of the most fun multiplayer I have played. Hope this come west.
GOOD LUCK WITH THAT WAIT MY CAPS LOCK IS ON AGAIN
His email is probably this:
[email protected]
(https://forums.ubi.com/showthread.php/996724-Ubisoft-email-addresses-to-tell-execs-how-we-feel-Forums)
@jswhitfield8 Mailtester.com says that: "[email protected]" is a valid email address
Just sent one saying thanks but no thanks
I emailed him about making a new Rayman, Splinter Cell and a sequel to Rabbids Go Home instead.
Are we allowed to email him to say we don’t want it in our country?
Just did, hope this comes to the west
@Varubajia just because you don't like it doesn't mean nobody does
@Aaronnnnn I never said they didn't?
I'd like Steep to launch on my switch.
Well will the Switch be region locked in China?
Other then pandering to the market with an "exclusively for you game" I dont see how this doesn't find a way to the rest of the world. Can't imagine it would cost that much to localize and the rabbids games have done well enough, I'd think, to make it worth the risk.
If it's a Ubisoft title they can keep that trash.
That's a firm no thank you!
@nkarafo
I'm guessing the email ubisoft wants you to send to is an equivalent to "[email protected]"
Rabbids Go Home was fun....
I would be verrrrrrry curious to know the origins of this title, and who all was involved. Very curious, indeed.
@Varubajia what
Cool, but I think I'll stick to Mario + Rabbids for now.
If this is "Rabbids with Chinese characteristics" I could see that being a problem for attaining mass appeal in the west. But I personally think that could make the game more interesting. I hope we get it. I'm not going to claim the Rabbid party games are a hallmark of the gaming industry, but I've always enjoyed then anyway.
I asked for Splinter Cell Blacklist, and R6 Vegas 2 ports.
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