Ubisoft has officially unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a complete reimagining of its beloved 2013 platformer that trades the original's 2D sidescrolling style for 3D visuals across both reworked levels and entirely new gameplay sections. The remake made its debut during a PlayStation State of Play presentation, revealing a substantially expanded take on the classic that will arrive October 1 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S at $39.99.
The overhaul runs deeper than just visual polish. Rayman Legends Retold features a reimagined narrative complete with voiced cutscenes, signaling Ubisoft's intent to deepen the franchise's storytelling alongside its mechanical refresh. The musical levels that defined the original's charm will return, though Ubisoft has confirmed all-new tracks will join them, replacing some fan favorites from the 2013 version. The quirky Kung Foot soccer minigame has also made the cut, now loaded with fresh power-ups to experiment with.
Loïc Gounon, Ubisoft's brand producer on the project, framed the remake as an opportunity to honor what players loved while pushing the series forward. "Rayman Legends Retold is our way of revisiting what makes Rayman so special, and re-telling that experience for a new generation of players," Gounon said. "We wanted to preserve everything fans love, and Legends gave us the perfect foundation to expand Rayman's lore, its world logic, and how everything connects together."
The project has been developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the studio historically tied to Rayman's creation. The studio operated under Michel Ancel, the character's original designer, before Ancel departed the company to pursue wildlife conservation work. Despite that loss, Ubisoft appears committed to revitalizing the platformer, which has largely faded from the public eye in recent years.
Crossovers with characters from other properties are planned, including appearances from Astro Bot and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. However, multiplayer functionality will stick to local-only play, contradicting earlier speculation about online support for cooperative sessions.
The Rayman franchise is experiencing a modest revival. Earlier this year Ubisoft launched Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, celebrating three decades of the character. Beyond Legends Retold, Ubisoft has hinted at a completely new Rayman project in development, with Ancel himself contributing input despite his current focus elsewhere. That upcoming title's timeline remains unclear, though Legends Retold should satisfy fans eager for fresh Rayman content.
Author Emily Chen: "This isn't just a prettier coat of paint on an old game, Ubisoft is genuinely attempting to expand what Rayman can be, and that kind of commitment to a dormant franchise is refreshing to see."
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