Ubisoft producer Loic Gounon has confirmed that a full remake of Rayman 1 is unlikely, even as the franchise receives renewed attention with recent releases and anniversary compilations.
The comments came in the wake of the announcement of Rayman Legends Retold and ahead of the release of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, as Ubisoft continues to support the series across contemporary platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop.
Rayman is one of Ubisoft’s best-known platforming franchises, originating in 1995 with the original Rayman on multiple platforms.
Over the years the series has evolved through entries like Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends.
With the 30th anniversary celebrations under way, Ubisoft has put several Rayman titles back in the spotlight; Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is available on Nintendo Switch, and Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition is scheduled to release on October 1.
Speaking to GamesRadar, Gounon — credited as a brand producer at Ubisoft — outlined why the studio views remaking Rayman 1 as a major technical and design challenge.
He explained that the original game's pacing and old-school design present difficulties when attempting a modern remake, and that altering those core metrics would effectively create a different game.
Ubisoft’s internal view, he said, is that Rayman Origins already functions as a kind of reboot that captures the spirit of the original while updating the gameplay for contemporary audiences.
Summarizing Gounon’s position in journalistic terms: Ubisoft has evaluated the idea of remaking the first Rayman and found it problematic due to the original’s dated speed and design.
The studio believes Rayman Origins serves as a faithful modern reinterpretation, and attempting to rework Rayman 1 without losing its essential character would be extremely difficult — near “mission impossible,” in Gounon’s words.
For fans, the takeaway is that while a direct Rayman 1 remake is not currently on Ubisoft’s agenda, the company is actively celebrating the series.
Rayman Legends Retold is the latest announcement, Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition launches October 1, and the Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition remains available on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
These releases ensure the franchise remains accessible on modern hardware without reconstructing the original title from the ground up.
The comments came in the wake of the announcement of Rayman Legends Retold and ahead of the release of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, as Ubisoft continues to support the series across contemporary platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo eShop.
Rayman is one of Ubisoft’s best-known platforming franchises, originating in 1995 with the original Rayman on multiple platforms.
Over the years the series has evolved through entries like Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends.
With the 30th anniversary celebrations under way, Ubisoft has put several Rayman titles back in the spotlight; Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is available on Nintendo Switch, and Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition is scheduled to release on October 1.
Speaking to GamesRadar, Gounon — credited as a brand producer at Ubisoft — outlined why the studio views remaking Rayman 1 as a major technical and design challenge.
He explained that the original game's pacing and old-school design present difficulties when attempting a modern remake, and that altering those core metrics would effectively create a different game.
Ubisoft’s internal view, he said, is that Rayman Origins already functions as a kind of reboot that captures the spirit of the original while updating the gameplay for contemporary audiences.
Summarizing Gounon’s position in journalistic terms: Ubisoft has evaluated the idea of remaking the first Rayman and found it problematic due to the original’s dated speed and design.
The studio believes Rayman Origins serves as a faithful modern reinterpretation, and attempting to rework Rayman 1 without losing its essential character would be extremely difficult — near “mission impossible,” in Gounon’s words.
For fans, the takeaway is that while a direct Rayman 1 remake is not currently on Ubisoft’s agenda, the company is actively celebrating the series.
Rayman Legends Retold is the latest announcement, Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition launches October 1, and the Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition remains available on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
These releases ensure the franchise remains accessible on modern hardware without reconstructing the original title from the ground up.