Rabbids

Rabbids are a fictional species of chaotic, rabbit-like creatures created by Ubisoft. They first appeared as a group of antagonists in Rayman 2: The Great Escape (1999), where they disrupt the game’s world with slapstick humor and gibberish speech. They later became the focus of their own spin-off series after the release of Rayman Raving Rabbids (2006), a party game that shifted emphasis from traditional platforming to microgames and comedic skits.

The Rabbids are typically depicted as small, white rabbit-like beings with oversized eyes and unpredictable, improvisational behavior. They communicate in playful gibberish and are driven more by curiosity and mischief than malice. In their games, they are usually portrayed as a collective of chaotic tricksters who disrupt the player’s plans rather than forming a single antagonist with a clear goal.

Beyond video games, the Rabbids have expanded into other media, including a CGI animated television series, Rabbids Invasion, which adapted their mischievous antics for a broader audience. They have also crossed over into Nintendo’s universe in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (2017) and its 2022 sequel Sparks of Hope, pairing the Rabbids with Mario characters in a tactical combat setting.

Reception to the franchise has been mixed in critical terms but generally commercially successful, with the spin-off games contributing to Ubisoft’s portfolio of casual and family-oriented titles. The Rabbids remain recognizable mascots for Ubisoft and continue to appear in various projects and media, sustaining their place in contemporary pop culture.