Rayman Legends Retold Reveals New Musical Levels and 3D Visuals
Rayman Legends Retold is a reimagining of the 2013 platformer, featuring a complete shift to 3D visuals and an expanded story. New musical stages, including levels based on "Macarena" and "Can't Touch This," have been showcased. The game is set to launch on October 1st for multiple platforms, with the Switch 2 version targeting 4K resolution.
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Rayman Legends Retold Showcases its Macarena Musical Level in New Trailer
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Rayman Legends Retold, showcasing a musical level featuring a rendition of the song Macarena. The remake includes new visuals, a new world with new levels, and four new musical stages, including one with MC Hammer's 'Can't Touch This'. Rayman Legends Retold is set to launch on October 1st for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version targeting 60 FPS and 4K resolution when docked, utilizing DLSS technology.
PREVIEW Rayman Legends Retold
Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan are developing Rayman Legends Retold, a reimagining of the 2013 platformer Rayman Legends. Described as "more than a remake," this new version aims to recapture the critical and commercial success of the original.
Rayman Legends Retold aims to put vibrant new paint on familiar platforming magic
Ubisoft is releasing Rayman Legends Retold, a visually updated version of the classic platformer. The game aims to retain the excellent feel of the original while introducing new elements.
Rayman Legends Retold Hands-on Preview – Teensies take flight
Rayman Legends Retold is a reimagined version of the 2013 platformer, featuring updated visuals and new gameplay elements like Dragon Ride sequences and expanded voice acting. The preview highlights the game's continued appeal to a broad audience with its accessible controls and charming humor, while also promising soundtrack additions.
First gameplay footage of Rayman Legends Retold
Ubisoft has released nearly 20 minutes of gameplay footage for Rayman Legends Retold, showcasing updated 3D visuals, a new story, and fully voiced cinematics. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan, the game builds on the original 2013 title with new levels, dragon rides, and musical stages, alongside the return of Kung Foot. Rayman Legends Retold is set to launch for Nintendo Switch on October 1, 2026.
Rayman Legends Retold hands-on preview: first impressions of the platformer remake
Rayman Legends Retold is a remake of the 2013 platformer featuring entirely new 3D visuals, an enhanced story with a new villain, and additional realms. The preview highlights the game's focus on player experimentation for learning mechanics, rewarding time trial levels, and reimagined 3D flight sequences with dragons. The remake aims to capture the spirit of the original while offering a fresh, cinematic experience.
Rayman Legends Retold Preview – A gorgeous 3D remake, but who is it for?
Rayman Legends Retold is a 3D remake of the original 2D platformer, rebuilt in the Snowdrop engine with expanded story elements, new cutscenes, and additional music. While the core gameplay remains faithful and enjoyable, the article questions the necessity of this remake given the original's enduring visual appeal and gameplay quality. New levels, a new world, and dragon-riding sections are included, alongside new compositions from Christophe Herbal and Grant Kirkhope.
Rayman Legends Retold has me struggling to justify its place as a remake, but with platforming this good I can't…
Rayman Legends Retold is a faithful remake of the 2013 platformer, built on the original's level design data and featuring a shift to 3D graphics with new details and four additional musical levels. Ubisoft aims to use this remake to relaunch the Rayman brand and pave the way for future 3D Rayman games. The title is set to release on October 1, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Rayman Legends Retold Is More Than A Remake–It Could Be The Future Of The Series
Rayman Legends Retold is a remake of the 2013 classic, but it goes beyond a simple graphical update. It features a completely new 3D art direction, an expanded story with a new antagonist, and an additional game world with new levels and boss battles. This reimagining could serve as a foundation for the future of the Rayman franchise, blending its 2D roots with 3D visuals. The game is set to release on October 1, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Hands On: Rayman Legends Retold - Somehow, Legends Returned, But...Why?
Rayman Legends Retold is a visually overhauled version of the 2013 platformer, featuring a new seventh world, additional levels, and updated 3D Dragon Ride sequences. Developed using Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine, the game aims to be a foundation for the franchise's future, though its necessity as a remake is questioned given the existing Definitive Edition. The new visual style, while technically impressive, may detract from the original's charm for some players.
Rayman Legends Retold First Preview: A Remake With 3D Art and 2D Action
Rayman Legends Retold is a remake that reimagines the original's 2D art style with denser 3D visuals while retaining its 2D action gameplay. The preview suggests the remake's imaginative approach may be enough to distinguish it from the original game.
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.
Ubisoft have found a surprisingly artful way to improve their classic 2D platformer Rayman Legends – if you look past the fact it's a showering toad
Ubisoft is developing Rayman Legends Retold, a remake of the 2013 2D platformer, transitioning it to 3D animation while largely preserving the original level design. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan, the remake focuses on enhancing the interstitial moments between levels with new cinematics and environmental details, aiming to create a more cohesive and immersive experience. Early impressions suggest the remake successfully builds upon the original's charm with added depth and new gameplay elements like dragon-riding sections.
Tom Henderson says Rayman Legends Retold “looks really impressive”
Leaker Tom Henderson has stated that Ubisoft's upcoming Rayman Legends Retold looks "really impressive." Despite discussions about the necessity of remaking a relatively recent game, Henderson suggests that the remake will surprise players and that gameplay footage may be shown soon, potentially during a State of Play event.
