Rayman Advance and Rayman 3 Join Wii U and 3DS Virtual Console in North America

Nintendo Expands Virtual Console Library: Rayman Advance and Rayman 3 Now Available for Wii U and 3DS With the ongoing evolution of Nintendo's hardware and services, the Virtual Console platform remains a key avenue for gamers looking to revisit classic titles.

While anticipation surrounds the future of the Nintendo Switch’s retro offerings, users of the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS continue to benefit from a consistently expanding library of beloved games.

In a recent update to its eShop, Nintendo has confirmed the addition of two significant titles for North American players: Rayman Advance and Rayman 3. The Virtual Console service, a cornerstone for digital retro gaming on Nintendo devices, offers both preservation and convenient access to iconic titles.

As of April 21, 2017, North American Nintendo fans have the opportunity to enjoy Rayman Advance, a celebrated Game Boy Advance port of the original Rayman that started its journey on the PlayStation in 1995.

Alongside it, Rayman 3 makes its entrance—a GBA adaptation of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc, first launched by Ubisoft in 2003. Nintendo’s official website recently updated its game listings, detailing the imminent arrival of these Ubisoft-developed classics to the Virtual Console lineup.

The move is a welcome one for fans eager to experience platforming adventures featuring Rayman, the iconic limbless hero known for inventive gameplay and vibrant art direction.

By introducing these games on Wii U and 3DS, Nintendo continues to spotlight its commitment to cultivating a diverse and robust retro gaming catalog. Although details regarding virtual console support on Nintendo Switch remain limited beyond Nintendo's online service promise of monthly retro titles, the ongoing support for Wii U and 3DS Virtual Console ensures that users can continue to access a variety of classic experiences.

The eShop update reflects Nintendo’s ongoing effort to deliver both nostalgia and accessibility, giving a new generation of gamers the chance to play landmark games from Ubisoft’s celebrated Rayman franchise. Gamers eager for authentic platforming action can now find Rayman Advance and Rayman 3 available for download through the Virtual Console on Wii U and 3DS systems.

This latest enhancement to the Virtual Console further solidifies Nintendo’s leadership in digital retro game distribution and underscores its collaborative relationship with esteemed developers like Ubisoft. The addition of these Rayman titles follows a trend of Nintendo spotlighting third-party classics, ensuring that the eShop remains a premier destination for fans of retro and legacy games.

Whether you're revisiting these adventures or experiencing them for the first time, Rayman Advance and Rayman 3 offer essential platforming gameplay now just a download away.

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