Rayman in the Phantom Show
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Rayman in the Phantom Show is the third and final DLC of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, released on August 30, 2023. This DLC takes place after the events of the main story and involves Rayman joining forces with Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach, and Beep-0 in the Space Opera Network and help the Phantom clear the studio of Darkmess.
Plot
Rayman arrives at the Space Opera Network with a rocket after receiving a golden ticket inviting him to the network. However, shortly after arriving, he encounters a Stooge and affirms he had a bad feeling about the invitation, suspecting a Rabbid was behind it. In the lobby, Rayman meets Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach, who he is initially uneasy with until Beep-0 assures him that these particular Rabbids are heroes. The Phantom soon arrives, who Beep-0 and the Rabbids recognize as their enemy from Spooky Trails, although the Phantom claims he was under the Megabug's influence and has now changed for the better. The Phantom requests the heroes' help in getting rid of Darkmess in three studio sets and boosting the network's viewership.
Once the heroes purge the Darkmess from the Western Set, Pirate Set, and Medieval Set, the Phantom invites them to a party in his control room out of gratitude for saving the network. However, the Phantom reveals that he had been plotting revenge for his defeat in Spooky Trails. He used the heroes to get rid of the Darkmess in the studio so he could broadcast it and draw power from the viewership. The heroes enter a final battle with the Phantom, who sings a song at Rayman insulting him for losing his fame to the Rabbids, and then insults Beep-0, Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach. By turning off the stage lights, the heroes eventually defeat the Phantom for good.
Rayman expresses it was nice to fight alongside Rabbids for once, and decides to remain in the Space Opera Network to supervise the Rabbids who are trying to do good, while Beep-0, Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach use a warp portal to return to the Mushroom Kingdom. As they part ways, Rabbid Peach gives Rayman a Mario Cap, while Rayman gives the Rabbids a copy of his hoodie.
Gameplay
Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach play identically to how they do in the main game, although their Skill Trees are shortened to incorporate multiple upgrades in one slot. All Sparks from the main game and The Last Spark Hunter are available from the start, along with two new Sparks Selfie and Cryoquake. Rayman cannot equip Sparks, although he does has two costume abilities which give him exclusive Techniques and enhance his basic attacks. Level 10 is the heroes' maximum level and level 3 is the Sparks' maximum level.
Locations
- Space Opera Network, a TV Studio hosted by the Phantom and the main setting of the DLC.
- Network Reception, the lobby where Rayman meets Rabbid Mario and Rabbid Peach
- Main TV Studio, the network's hub containing lots of smaller sets featuring various characters from the main game.
- Backing Studio, a backstage area with lots of props and a few more smaller sets.
- Western Set, a wild west town used for The Ballad of Plungerhands McMurdy.
- Medieval Set, a castle used for The Double Marriage of the Careless Shepherdess.
- Pirate Set, a pirate ship with a large Kraken prop used for Captain Opera-Beard and the Bumbling Brigands of Toilet Water Bay.
Quests
Main Quests
- Golden Ticket to Fame, a main Quest in which mostly serves as a tutorial for Rayman
- Old Acquaintances, a battle that teaches Rayman's base abilities
- Learning to Glide, a battle that is a tutorial for Rayman's Vortex Outfit
- Rocket Man, a battle that teaches the abilities of Rayman's Rocket Outfit
- Unlikely Team-Up, a battle in which Rayman teams up with Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario
- The Western Set, a main Quest that has the heroes saving the Western Set
- Boastin' Bravadosl a battle where the heroes must defeat all of the Bravados
- The Pirate Set, a main Quest in which the heroes must save the Pirate Set
- All Hands Ahoy!, a battle where the heroes must defeat all of the Sea Stooges
- The Kraken, a boss battle against the Kraken
- The Medieval Set, a main Quest that has the heroes saving the Medieval Set
- Castle Chaos, a battle that has the heroes destroying a Darkmess Gate to infiltrate a castle
- The Dragon that Wasn't, a boss battle against the Giant Flamin' Stooge
- The Control Room, a main Quest that has the heroes defeat the Phantom
- Spectral Swing, a boss battle against Swingin' Phantom
- Burnin' Rock, a boss battle against Rockin' Phantom
- Operatic Showdown, a boss battle against Final Phantom
Side Quests
| Name | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
 A Bridge to Love |
A hidden quest that has the heroes retrieving a box full of letters to activate a switch that causes a gate to open, allowing access to a treasure chest. | In the Main TV Studio, by the Pirate and Western Sets. |
 Art at Stake |
A Darkmess Puddle battle that has the heroes defeating at least eight enemies. | In the Backing Studio, at Gerspard's set. |
 Atop the Pirate Watchtower |
A hidden Quest that has the heroes climb a watchtower to reach a treasure chest located behind a cracked wall. | In the Pirate Set. |
 Behind the Counter |
A hidden Quest that has the heroes go behind a reception desk to open a treasure chest. | In the Network Reception. |
 Cooking with Alkementor |
A Quest that has the heroes find and throw all three ingredients into Alkementor's cauldron. | In the Main TV Studio, at Alkementor's set. |
 Couple Affinity |
A Darkmess Puddle battle that has Rayman and Rabbid Peach defeating all of the Armored Goombas. Completion of the battle awards the "Buccaneer's Triple Troll" Weapon Skin for Rabbid Peach. | In the Medieval Set. |
 Cutout Bandits' Treasure |
A hidden Quest in which the heroes must unlock a gate to gain access to a treasure chest. | In the Western Set. |
 Darkmess Waves |
A Darkmess Puddle battle in which the heroes must destroy all of the Darkmess Eyes. | In the Main TV Studio, at DJ Cheep Tuna's set. |
 Fantasy Loot |
A hidden Quest that has the heroes to punch a switch to open a gate blocking a treasure chest. | In the Medieval Set, on the left side. |
 Green Screen Scene |
A hidden Quest that has the heroes opening a treasure chest. | In the Backing Studio, close to Gerspard's set. |
 Main Studio Blue Key Challenge |
A Blue Key Ring Quest in the Main TV Studio. | In Main TV Studio. |
 Pirate Set Blue Key Challenge |
A Blue Key Ring Quest that is found in the Pirate Set. | In the Pirate Set, on the beach. |
 Punch Pals |
A Darkmess Puddle battle that has Rayman and Rabbid Mario to defeat all of the enemies. Completion of the battle awards the "The Operatic Dukes" Weapon Skin for Rabbid Mario. | In the Pirate Set, on the beach. |
 Royal Pain |
A battle against a level 9 Squashette, who is guarding a treasure chest containing the "Operatic Nlaster" Weapon Skin for Rayman. The heroes must survive for six turns against strong enemies. | In the Western Set, on the far left side. |
 Space Opera Network Drifting Gateway |
Madame Bwahstrella's Gateway Challenge. The heroes must defeat all of the enemies to win. Completion of the Quest will award the heroes with a Skill Prism. | In the Backing Studio, at Madame Bwahstrella's set. |
 Space Opera Network Invitational |
A challenge by Victor. The heroes must punch as many bandit cardboard cutouts within the time limit. If at least twelve are destroyed, the Quest is complete, but if at least sixteen are destroyed, then the heroes are awarded a Star Potion. | In the Western Set near the entrance. The "The Western Set" main Quest must be completed before Victor can appear. |
 Train Wreck |
A Darkmess Puddle battle that has the heroes to destroy all of the Darkmess Eyes. | In the Backing Studio, at Sullivan's set. |
 Western Set Blue Key Challenge |
A Blue Key Ring Quest in the Western Set. | In the Western Set. |
Spark Quests
Unlike other Spark Quests in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, completion of these Quests will award Gold Prisms instead of Sparks.
| Name | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
 Quiz Show!!! |
A Spark Quest that has the heroes participate in a trivia contest. | In the Main TV Studio, at Quiz Host's set. |
 Boxing Ring |
A Spark Quest that has the heroes help the Movie Director with setting up its film. | In the Backing Studio, at the boxing ring set. |
Gallery
The ending of the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC
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Key artwork of Rayman using Vortex Pull for Rayman in the Phantom Show
Key artwork of Rayman using Rocket Ride for Rayman in the Phantom Show
Key artwork of Rayman gliding for Rayman in the Phantom Show
Trivia
- After the player clears any optional battles that were not cleared prior to defeating the Phantom, Rayman replaces the Phantom when showing the viewership boosts.
