Rayman Legends Retold is a collaborative remake by Ubisoft Milan and Ubisoft Montpellier that expands the original into a more cohesive adventure with new content and a transition to 3D/2.5D visuals.

The remake employs a dual-engine approach, using Snowdrop for visuals while preserving core feel with the UbiArt Framework to retain the franchise’s familiar flavor and enable enhanced lighting like ray tracing.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version targets 60 FPS with content parity across platforms, though exact resolutions and features haven’t been disclosed.

Key features include rhythm-driven stages, enhanced visuals, a sixth realm, four new musical stages, dragon rides, a Cave of Trials, voiced cinematics, and an expanded soundtrack by Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope.

The game supports up to four-player local co-op, with improved controls for Kung Foot and customizable rules, alongside collecting Lums and Teensy.

3D immersion was chosen to enhance perspective shifts and cutscenes, while translating 2D art to 3D posed challenges for character articulation and consistency.

Hands-on impressions from Summer Games Fest describe Switch 2 visuals as beautiful and smooth, with cooperative play showcasing dragon-riding levels and a music level.

Rayman Legends Retold is slated to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026, with additional hands-on coverage available elsewhere.

Choosing 3D aimed to improve immersion and expressive cutscenes, while preserving some original level design and art style.

Michel Ancel was consulted at the project’s inception but is not involved in ongoing development, which is led by Milan and Montpellier.

The project seeks to relaunch Rayman to broader audiences and longtime fans, incorporating new characters and an expanded universe narrated by Bubble Dreamer.

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