Mario + Rabbids Creator Davide Soliani Reveals New Platformer Bradley the Badger
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Mario + Rabbids creator Davide Soliani has announced Bradley the Badger, a new platformer featuring a meta-narrative, writing talent from Red Dead Redemption, and voice work by Evan Peters.
Davide Soliani, the creative mind behind the beloved Mario + Rabbids series, has officially unveiled his next big project. Announced at The Game Awards 2025 and originally reported by IGN South Africa, Bradley the Badger marks Soliani's first new venture since departing Ubisoft to form an independent studio. For this ambitious platformer, he is teaming up with the lead designer and writer behind Red Dead Redemption, bringing serious industry talent together for a totally fresh IP.
The debut trailer introduced a clever, meta-narrative premise where players must guide the titular mascot through a series of chaotic, unfinished worlds created by the game developer. Alongside the classic platforming mechanics, the reveal showcased overt nods to massive titles like Bloodborne, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Last of Us. In a surprising casting twist, Marvel star Evan Peters is lending his voice to Bradley, instantly giving the project major mainstream crossover appeal.
For platformer fans and followers of Soliani's distinct creative style, this announcement is easily one of the most exciting takeaways from the winter showcase. Blending nostalgic genre tropes with sharp meta-commentary on the game development process itself, Bradley the Badger is shaping up to be a unique title to watch as it heads toward release.
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Original article: IGN South Africa