From Mario to machine guns: how Ubisoft Paris made Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Tactics

Source: guardianTech October 15, 2026 · 02:00
From Mario to machine guns: how Ubisoft Paris made Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Tactics
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The studio is swapping the Mushroom Kingdom’s vivid palette for the blood-soaked grit of military action seriesWhere do you go after Mario? It’s a question the team at Ubisoft Paris found itself pondering three years ago after wrapping up work on the charming turn-based tactics adventure, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, sequel to its unexpected crossover hit, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. By melding a rather specialist genre with video gaming’s biggest household name, the developer introduced chin-stroking strategic play to a whole new audience. “Having the opportunity to work with the Mario franchise was a privilege, and it’s still something I’m very proud of,” says level designer director, Julien Vial. “I still remember seeing the first prototype and being blown away by all the possi…
Capital
Paris
Region
Europe & Central Asia
Income level
High income
ISO code
FRA
Data: World Bank

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