Rayman Pirate-Community

A beta build of Rayman 2 has been found! It features several changes to the final version, including a telescopic fist option, early HUD, early controls and more.

It can be downloaded here.

The Kickstarter campaign for Rayman: The Board Game has begun. It is set to end on October 9.

FLYOS Games have released an official trailer for the Rayman Board Game:

Kickstarter on September 17th!

It feels as though it was yesterday that Pirate-Community celebrated two decades of existence, and yet, here we are as our wonderful crew sails into its 21st birthday already!

This past year has not disappointed in terms of Rayman goodness, with the release of the much-anticipated DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope featuring the limbless hero, Rayman in the Phantom Show. Rayman's appearance in Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix was also welcomed by many as a refreshing if unorthodox take on this iconic character. Moreover, the announcement of Rayman: The Board Game, currently being developed by FLYOS, has us all eager to roll the dice and embark on new tabletop adventures.

However, official content is only the tip of the iceberg! Our community's creative spirit continues to shine brightly, with the second edition of Rayman Alive showcasing an array of impressive fangames, demonstrating the boundless talent within our ranks. A notable release this year was Rayman Expert, a modified version of the original game for those who crave a true test of their platforming skills. Expect devious level design, relentless enemies, and precision platforming that will push you to your limits!

Such talent and creativity are quite outstanding, and what better way to celebrate it—besides playing the games, of course—than to document it as thoroughly and extensively as possible? Enter Rayfanpedia, the wiki for Rayman fanworks, launched less than eight months ago and already boasting 169 articles about a wide array of fan games. Whether you're looking to read about those great projects or to write about your own, Rayfanpedia is the place for this!

Other notable events include SpeedRay 2024, the fourth edition of our annual speedrunning contest, which brought a fresh challenge with Rayman 2 and showcased the incredible skill of our speedrunners. Additionally, the unearthing of 68 prototypes of Rayman 3 for the Game Boy Advance, complete with extensive documentation, offered a fascinating glimpse into the development of a game originally meant to be an adaptation of Rayman 2.

Our community's dedication is reflected in the numbers: 23,125 messages were posted on the forum, adding to a total of 1,394,596: a testament to the lively discussions and shared insights that make our community so special! That's the most since 2019, and a pleasant reversal of the downwards trend endured by online forums across the board. RayWiki also saw healthy growth, with 177 new articles since last year, bringing the total to 6,282 across 8 languages and strengthening it in its mission to ensure that Rayman knowledge is accessible to fans worldwide.

As we mark this 21st birthday, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every member of Pirate-Community. Your passion, creativity, and unwavering support have shaped this community into the incredible space it is today. Here's to another year of shared adventures, exciting discoveries, and boundless enthusiasm for the world of Rayman.

Long live Rayman, long live Pirate-Community!

The FLYOS Games community manager has shared some prototype photos of the Rayman Board Game, and is accepting feedback from users over on the r/Rayman subreddit!

"A few cards for Grand Minimus":


"Tokens on the board":


"Some of the game components":

People have voted between the different proposed dates, and after a month we can officially announce that the 19th Edition of Record Day will be held on August the 17th of 2024!

Bets, games, intense posting... It's a great opportunity to interact between the members of the forum and we're very sure you'll have a lot of fun. Hope to see you around!

Get ready for action, fellas! We're preparing the 19th Edition of Record Day, with the goal of posting as many messages as possible in 24 hours.

Members can choose one of the proposed dates between late July and early September. Let us know when will you be available!

We're sure you won't get disappointed with the experience, it will be a lot of fun

Interested in Rayman 2 HD, the ambitious project to recreate Rayman 2 from scratch using the Unreal Engine? Then be sure to check out their brand new Discord server here!

A new speedrunning contest is out! This time, submit a 100% speedrun of Rayman for the DSi and win up to €300. The contest has slots for both beginners and seasoned speedrunners. Details on how to participate can be found here.

The Java applet game Globber, which has been lost media for years, has recently been found. As there was no access to the game, there was no recorded gameplay until now.