Ubisoft Reveals Why It's Remaking the Most Recent Rayman Game Instead of an Older One
- Ubisoft announced Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D remake of the 2013 classic, launching October 1 on PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows.
- Developed by Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Montpellier over three years, the remake utilizes the Snowdrop engine to transform the original 2D platformer into a 3D experience while preserving core gameplay mechanics.
- The reimagined title features voiced cutscenes, an expanded narrative, and new 3D Dragon Ride levels, while retaining the original's 2D platforming action and musical stages from 2013.
- "Rayman Legends Retold is our way of revisiting what makes Rayman so special," said Ubisoft brand producer Loïc Gounon, noting that remakes help new teams learn the franchise before creating original titles.
- Ubisoft confirmed a Rayman project was in an "exploration phase" at its studios, signaling a potential new era for the series beyond this remake, with series creator Michel Ancel consulting on future development.
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Ubisoft reveals why it's remaking the most recent Rayman game instead of an older one
That was a complex bit of calculus for Ubisoft. In an interview with Polygon ahead of Retold’s reveal, brand manager Loïc Gounon explained exactly why the team chose to remake Legends rather than the series’ very first game. It came down to multiple factors that make more sense from a developer's standpoint than the player's.
Rayman Legends Retold Shows Great 2D Action Platforming Stands the Test of Time
Thinking back to the original release of Rayman Legends back in 2013, there isn’t much I would change about it. Slick 2D action platforming with a good mix of heady puzzles and shmup sequences – when executed well, those kinds of things can hold up over time. And Ubisoft would agree, because after getting my hands on the upcoming remake in Rayman Legends Retold, I know first-hand that it plays exactly as you’d expect since the core gameplay hasn…
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technewstube.comRayman Legends Retold is a confusing remake, but at least it's more of one of the best platformers of all time
I went hands-on with Rayman Legends Retold, and while I don't understand any better than you do why it exists, I'm excited to play more of one of the best 2D platformers of all time.
Rayman is finally going to return all the way back as the leaks pointed out with Rayman Legends Retold, a reinterpretation of the acclaimed platforms that promises to recover all the magic of the original while bringing new features for players. Ubisoft has taken advantage of the latest State of Play to show a first look at the project and confirm its release. This new version looks like it will seek to go beyond a simple remastering, betting fo…
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