Ubisoft has clarified that the original releases of Rayman Legends will remain available on digital storefronts even as a remake, Rayman Legends Retold, prepares to launch.
The confirmation comes after fans asked whether the new Retold edition would replace existing versions on platforms such as the Nintendo eShop and the Nintendo Switch.
Rayman Legends is a widely praised 2D platformer from Ubisoft, and its Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch earned strong reviews when it arrived on the platform in 2017.
Ubisoft's recent announcement of Rayman Legends Retold — a reimagined edition reportedly including new 3D sequences and additional levels — has prompted questions about the fate of the original digital releases.
In response to a fan inquiry on social media, Ubisoft stated that the original versions of these games will remain available and will not be delisted.
Rewriting that statement in journalistic terms: Ubisoft confirmed that the existing digital editions of Rayman Legends will “stay put” on storefronts, ensuring continued access for players who already own or wish to purchase the game on current platforms.
According to the publisher, Rayman Legends Retold is scheduled to launch for the Switch 2 and other platforms on 1 October 2026.
The company has positioned the release as a refreshed take on the classic, while explicitly maintaining availability of the legacy versions.
For players who have not yet experienced Rayman Legends on Switch, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition remains accessible and continues to be recommended by many critics for its level design and cooperative play—our review gave the Definitive Edition a nine out of ten when it arrived on Nintendo Switch in 2017.
This approach mirrors Ubisoft's handling of other legacy titles.
The publisher has previously stated that remasters and rereleases do not automatically remove original versions from storefronts; Ubisoft likewise confirmed that the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag would remain available when the franchise was revived for a modern rerelease.
For Nintendo Switch owners and eShop shoppers, the takeaway is straightforward: you should be able to purchase or re-download the existing Rayman Legends editions after Retold launches.
Ubisoft's statement removes immediate concerns about delisting and preserves options for players who prefer the classic releases or want to keep them in their digital libraries.
The confirmation comes after fans asked whether the new Retold edition would replace existing versions on platforms such as the Nintendo eShop and the Nintendo Switch.
Rayman Legends is a widely praised 2D platformer from Ubisoft, and its Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch earned strong reviews when it arrived on the platform in 2017.
Ubisoft's recent announcement of Rayman Legends Retold — a reimagined edition reportedly including new 3D sequences and additional levels — has prompted questions about the fate of the original digital releases.
In response to a fan inquiry on social media, Ubisoft stated that the original versions of these games will remain available and will not be delisted.
Rewriting that statement in journalistic terms: Ubisoft confirmed that the existing digital editions of Rayman Legends will “stay put” on storefronts, ensuring continued access for players who already own or wish to purchase the game on current platforms.
According to the publisher, Rayman Legends Retold is scheduled to launch for the Switch 2 and other platforms on 1 October 2026.
The company has positioned the release as a refreshed take on the classic, while explicitly maintaining availability of the legacy versions.
For players who have not yet experienced Rayman Legends on Switch, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition remains accessible and continues to be recommended by many critics for its level design and cooperative play—our review gave the Definitive Edition a nine out of ten when it arrived on Nintendo Switch in 2017.
This approach mirrors Ubisoft's handling of other legacy titles.
The publisher has previously stated that remasters and rereleases do not automatically remove original versions from storefronts; Ubisoft likewise confirmed that the original Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag would remain available when the franchise was revived for a modern rerelease.
For Nintendo Switch owners and eShop shoppers, the takeaway is straightforward: you should be able to purchase or re-download the existing Rayman Legends editions after Retold launches.
Ubisoft's statement removes immediate concerns about delisting and preserves options for players who prefer the classic releases or want to keep them in their digital libraries.