After over a decade of silence, a new Rayman game—potentially 3D or a remake—is officially in development, according to fresh Ubisoft job listings.
Happy news, Rayman fans! Ubisoft is finally getting ready to bring the legendary character back to life after years of silence. A recent job posting from Ubisoft Milan confirms that a new Rayman game is in the works. It has been 12 years since Rayman Legends and an amazing 22 years since Rayman 3, the last 3D game in the series.
Last year, Ubisoft said it was “exploring new ideas” for the Rayman franchise, the first sign of a new game. The Milan studio is now hiring a senior game designer to work on the Rayman brand and a 3D gameplay animator for what it calls a “prestigious AAA title“. This means that the ideas seem to be moving into full production.
No longer is this just vague corporate teasing; the job descriptions make it clear that Rayman’s return is real. Ubisoft hasn’t officially told everyone about the game yet, but the company doesn’t seem to want to keep it a secret either.
That brings up the important question: What kind of Rayman game is being made? The list of 3D animators suggests that Ubisoft is working on a brand-new 3D game, but they could also be making another 2D game like Origins and Legends.
It’s also possible that it will be made again. Insider Gaming said last year that Ubisoft was thinking about making a new Rayman game. It could be a modern take on the original 1995 game or even one of its 3D follow-ups, like Rayman 2: The Great Escape or Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc.
It’s too early to say for sure what Rayman’s return will look like because this project could take many different directions. But one thing is for sure: Ubisoft is investing in the character again, which is great news for long-time fans. We’ll be cautiously optimistic about the future for now and maybe even do a celebratory fist pump. The hero without limbs is coming back, whether it’s in 2D, 3D, or a loving remake. It’s high time.
Many discussions have centered on reviving certain classic open-world series; Rayman is one of them that springs to mind. The last game was some time ago, and another platformer in that vein would absolutely be welcomed.
These sorts of games provide a pleasant respite from the typical major budget single-player offerings—something amusing and more casual like Astrobot, Ratchet & Clank, Crash Bandicoot, Sackboy, or Spyro. Rayman fits squarely into that category, as there are many of those more family-friendly, little encounters that individuals appear to miss. Even a comprehensive redo of an earlier entry would be welcomed.
