Ubisoft explains choice to remake Rayman Legends
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Giovanni Colantonio · Polygon
AI-generated summary based on Polygon · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- Ubisoft is remaking Rayman Legends instead of an older title to relaunch the franchise.
- The decision was based on the game's completeness and potential to attract both fans and new players.
- Rayman Legends Retold will use Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine and introduce updated art and new content.
- The remake is part of a broader strategy to modernize the Rayman series and start a new era.
- The team wanted to avoid remaking the first Rayman game to focus on a broader cast and richer world.
Ubisoft has revealed its reasoning for remaking Rayman Legends instead of an older title in the series. According to brand manager Loïc Gounon, the decision was based on strategic goals to relaunch the franchise and expand its audience. The remake, titled Rayman Legends Retold, aims to modernize the game using Ubisoft's Snowdrop engine and introduce new content. The choice was driven by the game's completeness and rich world-building, which the team believes will appeal to both longtime fans and new players. The project is part of a broader effort to start a 'new era' for the Rayman series.
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