Ubisoft is leaning into Rayman's return in 2026, centering attention on Rayman Legends Untold, an ambitious remake of the 2013 platformer built for Nintendo Switch 2.
The publisher has already marked the franchise’s milestone year with multiple releases: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition and Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition appeared earlier in 2026, and Rayman Legends Untold is slated to close out the year on Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Background and platform context
Rayman is one of Ubisoft’s longest-running IPs, with the original Rayman series developed by teams that would become Ubisoft Montpellier.
Rayman Origins (2011) and the critically acclaimed Rayman Legends (first released in 2013 across platforms including Wii U, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360) helped establish the franchise’s 2D platforming identity.
Rayman Legends Untold is positioned as a modernized reimagining for Nintendo Switch 2, with Ubisoft promoting the title as a technical and design update aimed at new hardware capabilities.
Ubisoft’s intentions for the franchise
In a recent interview about the project, production director Alessandro Arndt Mucchi framed Rayman Legends Untold as more than a single release: he described the game as a deliberate relaunch for the franchise that the studio views as a “brand-new start” for Rayman.
Mucchi emphasized that Ubisoft has plans for the character’s future but declined to share concrete details, noting the company is actively considering what comes next while keeping specifics under wraps.
What this means for fans and the Switch ecosystem
For Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 audience, Rayman’s renewed focus signals Ubisoft’s renewed investment in platformers on Nintendo hardware.
The series’ recent retrospective and enhanced editions—together with a Switch 2–focused remake—reflect a strategy of restoring legacy IPs for modern consoles and digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
Rayman Legends Untold aims to leverage Switch 2 hardware improvements while honoring the design roots that made Rayman Legends a standout title in 2013.
As Ubisoft moves forward, the company’s public comments make clear the studio sees 2026 as a reintroduction period for Rayman rather than the end of the story.
Fans and industry watchers should expect additional news from Ubisoft in the months ahead as the publisher outlines post-launch plans and support for the title on Nintendo’s platform.
The publisher has already marked the franchise’s milestone year with multiple releases: Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition and Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition appeared earlier in 2026, and Rayman Legends Untold is slated to close out the year on Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid.
Background and platform context
Rayman is one of Ubisoft’s longest-running IPs, with the original Rayman series developed by teams that would become Ubisoft Montpellier.
Rayman Origins (2011) and the critically acclaimed Rayman Legends (first released in 2013 across platforms including Wii U, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360) helped establish the franchise’s 2D platforming identity.
Rayman Legends Untold is positioned as a modernized reimagining for Nintendo Switch 2, with Ubisoft promoting the title as a technical and design update aimed at new hardware capabilities.
Ubisoft’s intentions for the franchise
In a recent interview about the project, production director Alessandro Arndt Mucchi framed Rayman Legends Untold as more than a single release: he described the game as a deliberate relaunch for the franchise that the studio views as a “brand-new start” for Rayman.
Mucchi emphasized that Ubisoft has plans for the character’s future but declined to share concrete details, noting the company is actively considering what comes next while keeping specifics under wraps.
What this means for fans and the Switch ecosystem
For Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 audience, Rayman’s renewed focus signals Ubisoft’s renewed investment in platformers on Nintendo hardware.
The series’ recent retrospective and enhanced editions—together with a Switch 2–focused remake—reflect a strategy of restoring legacy IPs for modern consoles and digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
Rayman Legends Untold aims to leverage Switch 2 hardware improvements while honoring the design roots that made Rayman Legends a standout title in 2013.
As Ubisoft moves forward, the company’s public comments make clear the studio sees 2026 as a reintroduction period for Rayman rather than the end of the story.
Fans and industry watchers should expect additional news from Ubisoft in the months ahead as the publisher outlines post-launch plans and support for the title on Nintendo’s platform.