Ubisoft's Rayman Legends Retold is a high-profile remake coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026, and has already drawn attention with early graphics comparison footage that contrasts the new version with the original.
The original Rayman Legends, first released in 2013, was celebrated for its hand-drawn aesthetic; Retold shifts toward a more realistic visual direction while preserving the side-scrolling platforming at the series' core.
Ubisoft has stated the remake will target 60 frames per second on Nintendo Switch 2.
Rewriting notable developer statements: Ubisoft presents Retold as more than a straightforward remake.
The company describes the project as a bold reimagining that adds a brand-new story, fully voiced cinematics, an additional realm, and expanded gameplay content to the familiar Rayman formula.
What Retold includes
- New narrative and cinematics: Rayman Legends Retold adds a fresh story thread and fully voiced cutscenes, supported by an expanded soundtrack that includes work from Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope, who contributed to the game’s musical identity.
- Visual and performance goals: The remake moves away from the original’s hand-drawn look toward a more realistic presentation.
On Nintendo Switch 2, Ubisoft is targeting a 60 FPS experience, and a comparison video between the original release and Retold has already circulated online.
- Expanded content and modes: Retold restores classic levels and adds a sixth realm, four new musical stages, and new challenges such as the Cave of Trials.
The package also includes Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition.
Local multiplayer remains central: the full adventure supports up to four-player couch co-op, and Kung Foot returns with improved controls, power-ups, and customizable rules.
Why this matters
Rayman Legends is one of Ubisoft’s best-regarded platformers, and Retold represents a substantial update intended to bring the franchise to Nintendo’s next console generation.
The inclusion of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition and the promise of new story content and musical stages position Retold as a comprehensive collection for fans and newcomers alike.
Rayman Legends Retold launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026.
The surfaced comparison footage provides the clearest early look at the remake’s visual direction versus the 2013 original.
The original Rayman Legends, first released in 2013, was celebrated for its hand-drawn aesthetic; Retold shifts toward a more realistic visual direction while preserving the side-scrolling platforming at the series' core.
Ubisoft has stated the remake will target 60 frames per second on Nintendo Switch 2.
Rewriting notable developer statements: Ubisoft presents Retold as more than a straightforward remake.
The company describes the project as a bold reimagining that adds a brand-new story, fully voiced cinematics, an additional realm, and expanded gameplay content to the familiar Rayman formula.
What Retold includes
- New narrative and cinematics: Rayman Legends Retold adds a fresh story thread and fully voiced cutscenes, supported by an expanded soundtrack that includes work from Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope, who contributed to the game’s musical identity.
- Visual and performance goals: The remake moves away from the original’s hand-drawn look toward a more realistic presentation.
On Nintendo Switch 2, Ubisoft is targeting a 60 FPS experience, and a comparison video between the original release and Retold has already circulated online.
- Expanded content and modes: Retold restores classic levels and adds a sixth realm, four new musical stages, and new challenges such as the Cave of Trials.
The package also includes Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition.
Local multiplayer remains central: the full adventure supports up to four-player couch co-op, and Kung Foot returns with improved controls, power-ups, and customizable rules.
Why this matters
Rayman Legends is one of Ubisoft’s best-regarded platformers, and Retold represents a substantial update intended to bring the franchise to Nintendo’s next console generation.
The inclusion of Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition and the promise of new story content and musical stages position Retold as a comprehensive collection for fans and newcomers alike.
Rayman Legends Retold launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026.
The surfaced comparison footage provides the clearest early look at the remake’s visual direction versus the 2013 original.
