Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition landed on the Nintendo Switch in 2017, bringing Ubisoft Montpellier's acclaimed platformer to Nintendo's hybrid console.
Originally developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and first released in 2013 on multiple systems, Rayman Legends established itself as a critically praised entry in the Rayman franchise.
The Definitive Edition packaged the game's core content for the Nintendo Switch audience and was released both digitally on the Nintendo eShop and as a physical retail edition.
Announcement and official wording
Nintendo of America announced the Switch version on April 12, 2017 via its official Twitter account, describing the Switch release as the definitive iteration of the award-winning game.
That message positioned the Switch version as the most complete release for Nintendo’s platform, a point reiterated in promotional materials at the time.
Release details and platform history
Rayman Legends originally debuted in 2013 and was later made available across a number of platforms.
The Switch-specific Definitive Edition was released on August 29, 2017.
Ubisoft Montpellier, the studio behind the Rayman series, developed the original title and supported subsequent ports, with Ubisoft publishing the Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch.
Availability and where to buy
The Definitive Edition was offered both through the Nintendo eShop for digital download and through traditional retail channels as a boxed release.
The Switch version preserved the core cooperative platforming, music-driven levels, and art style that characterized earlier releases while providing the portability and local multiplayer benefits of the Nintendo Switch hardware.
Developer credentials and context
Ubisoft Montpellier is the long-standing studio responsible for the Rayman franchise, with a history of producing Rayman titles and platforming experiences.
Rayman Legends built on that legacy with gameplay that received strong critical attention at launch and through subsequent re-releases.
Why this matters for Switch owners
For Nintendo Switch players, Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition offers a well-regarded platforming package adapted for handheld and docked play.
The combination of Ubisoft Montpellier's development pedigree and the Switch's flexible hardware made the Definitive Edition a notable third-party release in 2017.
For further coverage
This announcement was one of several third-party highlights for the Switch during 2017, and Nintendo of America’s April 12, 2017 message remains the official public record of the Definitive Edition announcement for Nintendo’s platform.
Originally developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and first released in 2013 on multiple systems, Rayman Legends established itself as a critically praised entry in the Rayman franchise.
The Definitive Edition packaged the game's core content for the Nintendo Switch audience and was released both digitally on the Nintendo eShop and as a physical retail edition.
Announcement and official wording
Nintendo of America announced the Switch version on April 12, 2017 via its official Twitter account, describing the Switch release as the definitive iteration of the award-winning game.
That message positioned the Switch version as the most complete release for Nintendo’s platform, a point reiterated in promotional materials at the time.
Release details and platform history
Rayman Legends originally debuted in 2013 and was later made available across a number of platforms.
The Switch-specific Definitive Edition was released on August 29, 2017.
Ubisoft Montpellier, the studio behind the Rayman series, developed the original title and supported subsequent ports, with Ubisoft publishing the Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch.
Availability and where to buy
The Definitive Edition was offered both through the Nintendo eShop for digital download and through traditional retail channels as a boxed release.
The Switch version preserved the core cooperative platforming, music-driven levels, and art style that characterized earlier releases while providing the portability and local multiplayer benefits of the Nintendo Switch hardware.
Developer credentials and context
Ubisoft Montpellier is the long-standing studio responsible for the Rayman franchise, with a history of producing Rayman titles and platforming experiences.
Rayman Legends built on that legacy with gameplay that received strong critical attention at launch and through subsequent re-releases.
Why this matters for Switch owners
For Nintendo Switch players, Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition offers a well-regarded platforming package adapted for handheld and docked play.
The combination of Ubisoft Montpellier's development pedigree and the Switch's flexible hardware made the Definitive Edition a notable third-party release in 2017.
For further coverage
This announcement was one of several third-party highlights for the Switch during 2017, and Nintendo of America’s April 12, 2017 message remains the official public record of the Definitive Edition announcement for Nintendo’s platform.
