Rayman in the Phantom Show

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.

After the first completion of a Quest battle past the "Golden Ticket to Fame" main Quest (with the exceptions of the "Space Opera Network Drifting Gateway" Quest and the battle with the Phantom), a ratings cutscene will play, in which the Phantom observes and comments on increased ratings for the Space Opera Network. The ratings meter on the right side of the screen will increase with each battle won. After all possible battles have been cleared, the meter will reach its peak, and the ratings for the Space Opera Network will reach their full potential. After the Phantom's defeat, Rayman takes his place instead.

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.

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

Spark Quests
Unlike other Spark Quests in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, completion of these Quests will award Gold Prisms instead of Sparks.

New characters
Below is a list of all the new characters exclusively in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC, as well as the Space Opera Network.

New enemies
Only one new enemy is introduced in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC, being the Bravado.

Bosses
There are a total of three bosses in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC. The Phantom has three forms during battle.

New Sparks
Two Sparks are obtained in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC. Quiz Host and Movie Director are not listed, as they do not join the heroes.

Memories
Below is a list of all 14 Memories that can be obtained in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC. Due to JEANIE's absence, Beep-0 reads their descriptions instead.

Weapon Skins
Below is a list of all of the Weapon Skins that can be obtained in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC.