Rayman Legends Retold: Ubisoft Reveals 3D Remake and October 1, 2026 Release
During Sony's State of Play presentation, Ubisoft officially unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a three-dimensional remake of the studio's acclaimed 2013 platformer Rayman Legends.
The announcement confirms a planned release date of October 1, 2026, and lists platforms as PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and a Nintendo platform identified in the announcement as Switch 2.
Background and core changes
Rayman Legends originally launched in 2013 across multiple platforms and earned praise for its hand-crafted 2D visuals, tight platforming and memorable musical chase levels.
Ubisoft's new iteration replaces the original 2D art with fresh 3D visuals while keeping the underlying game structure intact.
Ubisoft described the project during State of Play as a visual reimagining that preserves the series' cooperative gameplay and musical level design.
What remains and what to expect
According to the announcement, Rayman Legends Retold retains four-player local co-op and the roster of playable characters familiar to fans.
The remake will include the franchise's signature musical chase levels, an element that played a central role in the original's critical reception.
A trailer released alongside the announcement showcases the updated 3D look and offers the clearest footage to date of how the remake will present classic levels.
Coverage and hands-on preview
Our site will publish a hands-on preview tomorrow that examines how the 3D conversion affects platforming feel, level flow and character responsiveness.
For readers tracking release information, Ubisoft's October 1, 2026 date and the listed platforms are the publisher's official details from the State of Play stream.
Ubisoft's announcement marks a notable entry in the trend of remaking classic platformers for current-generation hardware.
Rayman Legends Retold will be available on major modern platforms and is positioned to introduce the series' levels and cooperative design to new hardware and audiences while preserving the core elements that defined the 2013 original.
During Sony's State of Play presentation, Ubisoft officially unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a three-dimensional remake of the studio's acclaimed 2013 platformer Rayman Legends.
The announcement confirms a planned release date of October 1, 2026, and lists platforms as PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and a Nintendo platform identified in the announcement as Switch 2.
Background and core changes
Rayman Legends originally launched in 2013 across multiple platforms and earned praise for its hand-crafted 2D visuals, tight platforming and memorable musical chase levels.
Ubisoft's new iteration replaces the original 2D art with fresh 3D visuals while keeping the underlying game structure intact.
Ubisoft described the project during State of Play as a visual reimagining that preserves the series' cooperative gameplay and musical level design.
What remains and what to expect
According to the announcement, Rayman Legends Retold retains four-player local co-op and the roster of playable characters familiar to fans.
The remake will include the franchise's signature musical chase levels, an element that played a central role in the original's critical reception.
A trailer released alongside the announcement showcases the updated 3D look and offers the clearest footage to date of how the remake will present classic levels.
Coverage and hands-on preview
Our site will publish a hands-on preview tomorrow that examines how the 3D conversion affects platforming feel, level flow and character responsiveness.
For readers tracking release information, Ubisoft's October 1, 2026 date and the listed platforms are the publisher's official details from the State of Play stream.
Ubisoft's announcement marks a notable entry in the trend of remaking classic platformers for current-generation hardware.
Rayman Legends Retold will be available on major modern platforms and is positioned to introduce the series' levels and cooperative design to new hardware and audiences while preserving the core elements that defined the 2013 original.