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In a surprising twist, Ubisoft is resurrecting one of its beloved iconic characters with Rayman Legends Retold. As you might have guessed from the name, this is indeed a remake of the 2013 title, featuring a new 2.5D art style, an expanded story with voice acting, and hours of bonus content. This might not be a brand-new Rayman game, but I’ll take it.I recently went hands-on with Rayman Legends Retold to see what it has in store. During my session, I played through some of the introductory levels and even checked out some of the new segments. If you’ve played the original, it's like an enhanced version of what you loved. If you’re new to the game or series, this will feel like a brand-new 2026 title.Anyone who is a fan of Rayman games or challenging platformers with a quirky art style is in for a treat when Rayman Legends Retold releases on October 1. Here are my initial impressions.
(Image credit: Ubisoft)Ubisoft has remade Rayman Legends Retold from the ground up on the Frostbite Engine—the same one The Division games run on. Instead of adopting a realistic art style, Legends Retold retains the bright, colorful, and whimsical look of the original, now rendered in 3D. It makes for a visually interesting game, though I’m still partial to the original’s cartoonish style.All the levels you remember from the original are here, along with many others. One interesting thing is that all the levels are interconnected, making the world feel more cohesive. Don’t expect a full-on open world experience, however.Speaking of new content, Rayman Legends Retold features several levels where you ride on the back of a dragon. These on-rail segments are reminiscent of Star Fox or Panzer Dragoon and nicely complement the core sidescrolling gameplay. I miss on-rail shooters, so I’m glad Ubisoft added these to the game.Lastly, you get an expanded story featuring a new villain and a whole new endgame sequence. On top of that, all the main characters are fully voiced, which is definitely a nice touch. The next sections alone make the $39 asking price all the sweeter.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Rayman Legends Retold: Hands-on
