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Rayman Legends Retold interview: developer on origins, engine, new content, Kung Foot’s big return, and more
Ubisoft Milan production director Alessandro Arndt Mucchi and realization/animation director Marco Renso discuss Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D remake of the 2013 game. The remake features a graphical overhaul, new content including dragon rides and musical stages, and an evolved version of Kung Foot. The project began in late 2023, with development starting in early 2024, and aims to set a new starting point for the Rayman franchise. The game is targeting 60 FPS on Nintendo Switch and will utilize both the Snowdrop engine and the UbiArt Framework.
Ubisoft explains why it’s remaking Rayman Legends
Ubisoft is remaking Rayman Legends, with production director Alessandro Arndt Mucchi stating it serves as a starting point for the future of the Rayman franchise. The remake will leverage 3D to enhance immersion and character presence in the Glade of Dreams. Rayman Legends Retold is slated for release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026.
The Rayman Legends remake has brought on Banjo Kazooie and DK64 composer Grant Kirkhope, who can apparently spin up gold…
Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D remake of the 2013 platformer, has been announced and will feature a new soundtrack by original composer Christophe Héral and industry veteran Grant Kirkhope. Kirkhope, known for his work on Banjo Kazooie and Donkey Kong 64, is praised for his ability to match the game's humorous tone and his rapid composition speed. The remake was revealed during a PlayStation State of Play event.
Rayman Legends was a timeless 2D platformer with beautiful art, but I'll grudgingly admit that its remake is an improvement
Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the 2013 2D platformer, is discussed as an improvement over the original. While the core level design remains faithful, the remake by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan introduces new 3D animated assets, enhanced hub worlds, and new gameplay elements like dragon rides, enriching the interstitial moments and boss encounters.
I played 3 hours of the Rayman Legends 3D remake—and while I miss the 2D artstyle, boy is it still pretty
Ubisoft is developing Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D remake of the 2013 platformer Rayman Legends, with Ubisoft Milan and Montpellier handling development. The remake features a top-to-bottom recreation of the original game, adding voice acting, cutscenes, and overworld maps to create a more cohesive world. Rayman Legends Retold is scheduled for release on October 1 and will include a new sixth world, "The Land of the Livid Dead," with new platforming mechanics and dragon riding segments.
