Why Mario isn't playable in the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Rayman DLC

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Why Mario isn't playable in the Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Rayman DLC

Do you think that Mario and Rayman are actually going to meet in Rayman In The Phantom Show? I surely hope so : r/mariorabbids

If you were to choose who to be in the Rayman DLC over Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario, who would you choose? Here's mine; : r/mariorabbids