Ubisoft confirms Edward Kenway skin for Rayman Legends Retold on Switch 2
Ubisoft has confirmed that an Edward Kenway character skin from Assassin's Creed will be included in Rayman Legends Retold, the studio's forthcoming reimagining of the Rayman platformer franchise.
Rayman Legends Retold is scheduled to launch for Nintendo's next system, the Switch 2, on 1 October 2026.
The release is positioned as a substantial overhaul, featuring new 3D visuals, an original storyline, an expanded sixth realm, and updated gameplay systems developed by Ubisoft Montpellier.
Background and release details
Rayman Legends first debuted in 2013 from Ubisoft Montpellier and has since been one of Ubisoft's best-regarded 2D/2.5D platformers across multiple platforms.
Rayman Legends Retold is presented as a modernized entry that retains the series' platforming roots while introducing 3D elements and a new narrative.
Ubisoft has set the release date as 1 October 2026 for the Switch 2, and the title is expected to be a first-party release for that platform.
Paraphrased company statement
In journalistic terms, Ubisoft has stated that the Edward Kenway outfit—originally associated with Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag—will be revived as a themed cosmetic in Rayman Legends Retold.
This cross-franchise inclusion follows the recent resurfacing of Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and availability
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced returned earlier this week as a refreshed version of the franchise entry.
Ubisoft has not announced plans to bring Black Flag Resynced to the Switch 2; however, the publisher confirmed the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag will remain available.
On the current Nintendo Switch, the game is accessible through The Rebel Collection, where players can purchase or download the title via the Nintendo eShop.
What this means for players and collectors
For Nintendo-focused players, Rayman Legends Retold represents a high-profile third-party release for the Switch 2 with cross-franchise cosmetics that will likely attract fans of both Rayman and Assassin's Creed.
With a confirmed launch date and concrete feature list—3D visuals, a brand-new story, a new sixth realm, and gameplay improvements—Ubisoft Montpellier is positioning Retold as a definitive next-gen iteration of the classic platformer.
Further information on pre-orders, editions, and eShop availability is expected as Ubisoft releases additional details in the run-up to the 1 October 2026 launch.
Ubisoft has confirmed that an Edward Kenway character skin from Assassin's Creed will be included in Rayman Legends Retold, the studio's forthcoming reimagining of the Rayman platformer franchise.
Rayman Legends Retold is scheduled to launch for Nintendo's next system, the Switch 2, on 1 October 2026.
The release is positioned as a substantial overhaul, featuring new 3D visuals, an original storyline, an expanded sixth realm, and updated gameplay systems developed by Ubisoft Montpellier.
Background and release details
Rayman Legends first debuted in 2013 from Ubisoft Montpellier and has since been one of Ubisoft's best-regarded 2D/2.5D platformers across multiple platforms.
Rayman Legends Retold is presented as a modernized entry that retains the series' platforming roots while introducing 3D elements and a new narrative.
Ubisoft has set the release date as 1 October 2026 for the Switch 2, and the title is expected to be a first-party release for that platform.
Paraphrased company statement
In journalistic terms, Ubisoft has stated that the Edward Kenway outfit—originally associated with Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag—will be revived as a themed cosmetic in Rayman Legends Retold.
This cross-franchise inclusion follows the recent resurfacing of Edward Kenway in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and availability
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced returned earlier this week as a refreshed version of the franchise entry.
Ubisoft has not announced plans to bring Black Flag Resynced to the Switch 2; however, the publisher confirmed the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag will remain available.
On the current Nintendo Switch, the game is accessible through The Rebel Collection, where players can purchase or download the title via the Nintendo eShop.
What this means for players and collectors
For Nintendo-focused players, Rayman Legends Retold represents a high-profile third-party release for the Switch 2 with cross-franchise cosmetics that will likely attract fans of both Rayman and Assassin's Creed.
With a confirmed launch date and concrete feature list—3D visuals, a brand-new story, a new sixth realm, and gameplay improvements—Ubisoft Montpellier is positioning Retold as a definitive next-gen iteration of the classic platformer.
Further information on pre-orders, editions, and eShop availability is expected as Ubisoft releases additional details in the run-up to the 1 October 2026 launch.
