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Pastagames

2026-07-03T16:18:45Z

Daniel Nube: added two games to the "notable games" section

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[[File:Pastagames Logo.png|thumb|right]]

'''Pastagames''' is a French computer and video game studio, founded in 2000. They have worked closely with [[Ubisoft]] on many projects, including two of the ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' mobile ports. They were also involved with porting ''[[Rayman Legends#Nintendo Switch (Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition)|Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition]]'' onto the Nintendo Switch.

==Notable games==
* ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
* ''[[Rayman Mini]]''
* ''[[Rayman Legends Definitive Edition]]''
* ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''

==See also==
*[[Ubisoft]]
*[[Gameloft]]

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Ubisoft

2026-07-03T16:17:50Z

Daniel Nube:

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'''Ubisoft Entertainment''' (formerly '''Ubi Soft Entertainment''') is a French computer and video game publisher and developer, founded in 1986 by the Guillemot brothers. Ubisoft has published all the games of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] games, as well as developing most of them internally. The company's first 3D game was ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. [[Michel Ancel]], the creator of [[Rayman]], joined Ubisoft as a graphic artist at the age of 17, and has worked there since. The company also developed and published his critically acclaimed action-adventure game, ''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]''.

==History==
Ubi Soft Entertainment was founded in 1986 by the five Guillemot brothers, who expanded their business into video game publishing after managing a computer mail-order sales company for two years.

After moderate success in that area, Ubisoft's first major hit was [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] in 1995, released at a time when French games were not as popular as those from Japan and the USA, with the game helping the company become more well-known worldwide. In the following years, Ubisoft expanded its reach with more studios in Annecy, Shanghai, Montreal, and Milan, between 1996 and 1998.

Ever since the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] was created, even more iconic Ubisoft franchises were started, such as ''Assassin's Creed'', ''Far Cry'', ''Rainbow Six'', ''Splinter Cell'', ''Just Dance'', and the [[Rabbids (series)|''Rabbids'' series]], the last of which began with the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']] spin-off ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''.

==30th anniversary==
[[File:Ubisoft 30 Rayman gif.gif|thumb|200px|right|An image of [[Rayman]], for when Ubisoft held 30 days of giveaways in 2016.]]

For its 30th anniversary in 2016, Ubisoft held a monthly giveaway where ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was one of the free gifts given for free on Uplay. In December, it held 30 days of giveaways where ''[[Rayman Classic]]'' became free and released an animated image of [[Rayman]].

==40th anniversary==
In July third 2026, a short video celebrating the company's 40 years of history was released, featuring Rayman as the most prominent character. Notably, it utilizes his [[Rayman in the Phantom Show]] design and it's concept arts rather than his [[Rayman Legends Retold]] look, which was his most recent design in the video's release.

==Notable games==
* ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''
* ''[[Rayman 2]]''
* ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''
* ''[[Rayman 3]]''
* ''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]''
* [[Rabbids (series)|The ''Rabbids'' series]]
* ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
* ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
* ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''
* ''[[Rayman Mini]]''
* ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
** ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''

==Logos==
<table>
<td valign="top">[[File:Very old Ubi Soft logo.png|thumb|200px|left|Ubisoft's original logo.]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Ubi Soft old logo.png|thumb|320px|centre|Ubisoft's second logo; used during the period when [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' were developed and published.]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Ubi logo.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Ubisoft's third logo.]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Ubisoft 2017 Logo.png|thumb|320px|left|Ubisoft's fourth and current logo.]]</td>
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==Gallery==
<gallery widths="230px" heights="220px">
Ubisoft25RO.jpg|The Ubisoft 25th anniversary Artwork, in the style of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
Ubisoft NL TikTok.jpg|Promotional image for Ubisoft Nederland's TikTok page that features [[Rayman]].
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Ubisoft's name came from the word "ubiquitous", which represents something that is found everywhere.
* In the credits of ''[[Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time]]'', the first three Ubisoft logos appear in a chronological way by transformation: from the oldest, to the second oldest, to the then present logo.

==See also==
*[[Pastagames]]
*[[Gameloft]]

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Ubisoft

2026-07-03T16:17:29Z

Daniel Nube:

Ubisoft

2026-07-03T16:15:36Z

Daniel Nube: Added the 40th anniversary section

Rayman (series)

2026-03-28T20:28:51Z

Daniel Nube: /* Rayman Mini */ Added more informations, such as the game's delisting.

*''This article is about the ''Rayman'' series in general. For the character, see [[Rayman]]. For the original game, see [[Rayman 1]].''
[[File:Raymanserie.jpeg|thumb|320px|Notable characters that have appeared in the ''Rayman'' series.]]
The '''''Rayman'' series''' is an action platform video game series. The series was created by French games designer [[Michel Ancel]], and each instalment has been published by [[Ubisoft]]. The protagonist of the games is the heroic [[Rayman]], a character destined to combat the forces of evil and preserve the equilibrium of the universe. The games take place in a fantastical world known as the [[Glade of Dreams]], which was dreamed into existence by the god [[Polokus]] and is sustained by a mystical keystone known as the [[Heart of the World]].

The ''Rayman'' series began in 1995 with the release of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], a 2D sidescrolling platformer set in a region known as [[the valley]]. This was followed in 1999 by ''[[Rayman 2]]'', a 3D platformer sequel. The year 2003 saw the release of another 3D platformer, ''[[Rayman 3]]''. In 2005, Phoenix Interactive attempted to develop a new 3D platformer under the title ''[[Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]''; however, this was cancelled in favour of ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', a different 3D platformer which was being developed by [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]]. However, it was similarly cancelled. Many of its elements were recycled into a spin-off party game, also titled ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', which went on to spawn its own [[Rabbids (series)|series]] of sequels, which bore progressively less resemblance to the ''Rayman'' series. In 2011, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', a side-scrolling 2D platformer sequel, was released. In 2012, a mobile spin-off of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was released, titled ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''. In 2013, a direct sequel of ''[[Rayman Origins|Origins]]'', titled ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', was released. Later in 2013, a mobile spin-off of ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' was released, titled ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''. In 2015, another mobile spin-off of ''[[Rayman Legends|Legends]]'' was released, titled ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''. In 2019, yet another mobile spin-off of ''[[Rayman Legends|Legends]]'' was released, titled ''[[Rayman Mini]]''.

==Backstory==
[[File:Polokus wide shot.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[Polokus]], the creator of the Glade of Dreams.]]
In the beginning, there were only the [[Lum]]s – little beings of pure energy. They came in several coloured varieties, each with their own attributes, but the most important were the one-thousand [[Yellow Lum]]s. One day, the [[Lum]]s focused their energy into thought, and created a god named [[Polokus]] (also known as the Bubble Dreamer). [[Polokus]]'s power was such that his smallest thought or desire became reality. Through his dreams (which were composed of friendly creatures called [[Electoon]]s), he created the [[Glade of Dreams]], the world in which the ''Rayman'' series takes place.

[[The Glade of Dreams]] is a rich and magical world, featuring many diverse environments, from relatively realistic forests and mountains to surreal landscapes of music and art supplies. It has two [[Moon]]s and two [[Sun]]s. [[Polokus]] populated his world with [[Fairy|fairies]], [[Teensie]]s and a plethora of other fantasical creatures. The balance of the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]] is maintained by the [[Heart of the World]], a glowing core of energy composed of the original one-thousand [[Yellow Lum]]s. When [[Polokus]] had completed his world, one task remained: creating time. In order to accomplish this, [[Polokus]] sank into a deep sleep. In his dreams, he left the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]], and travelled to the place where all the gods of all the worlds meet. Together they set about dreaming up the future. Wise men say that, at the dawn of time, a war broke out between the gods for control of the one-thousand [[Yellow Lum]]s. This is commemorated by [[Globox Disc|the Game of the Gods]]. It is also told that the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]] was originally shaped like a flat disc, and only later became a spherical planet.

For a time following [[Polokus]]'s departure, the [[Glade of Dreams]] was blissful and idyllic. However, [[Polokus]]'s nightmares could also take on a life of their own. When [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]], a monstrous being known as [[Jano]] was created. [[Jano]] launched an invasion on the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]] with his spawn, the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], which were the antithesis of the [[Electoon]]s. In order to combat [[Jano]], [[Betilla]] the Fairy and her sisters – a group of benevolent [[nymph]]s – traveled to [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]] and used their magic to create [[Rayman]], a hero who could help to maintain the balance of the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]] and protect it from evil. However, the [[nymph]]s accidentally lost a sack of [[Lum]]s on their way to the ritual, and as a result, [[Rayman]] was born without limbs. In his first adventure – which is referenced but never shown – the young [[Rayman]] put an end to [[Jano]]'s invasion and restored peace to the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]].

According to one of the [[relic]] mosaics in the PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Rayman]] was originally bald, and once had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] of [[Rayman's species|his own species]]. As the two slept in the forest one night, [[Rayman]] was ambushed by an army of [[Mini-Villus|tiny blonde hair creatures]], which fused themselves to his head. Terrified by this development, [[Rayman]]'s partner chased him with a giant pair of scissors. In an effort to escape, [[Rayman]] fell over a cliff, but was amazed to find that his new hair could act as a [[helicopter]], flying him to safety. Because this backstory conflicts with other stories of [[Rayman]]'s origin, and of how he received the [[helicopter]], it is unclear if it is true.

==''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''==
[[File:RaymanBox.png|thumb|right|250px|The cover of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].]]
[[Rayman 1|The original ''Rayman'']] was released in 1995. At the beginning of the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]], [[Rayman]] is seen frolicking with a group of [[Electoon]]s while they gravitate around the [[Great Protoon]], a glowing orb of energy which seems to be the [[Heart of the World]] under another name. Later, a dark and mysterious villain known as [[Mr Dark]] appears, stealing the [[Great Protoon]] and defeating [[Betilla]] the Fairy as she tries to protect it. When the [[Great Protoon]] is removed from its rightful place, the [[Glade of Dreams]] is cast into imbalance, and nightmarish creatures like [[Antitoon]]s, [[piranha]]s, [[Livingstone]]s and [[hunter]]s begin to proliferate, capturing the scattered [[Electoon]]s and imprisoning them in [[cage]]s. [[The Magician]] calls upon [[Rayman]], asking him to free all of the [[Electoon]]s, defeat [[Mr Dark]] and restore the [[Great Protoon]] to its rightful place. [[Rayman]] receives [[the Magician]]'s call while relaxing in a hammock, giving him the thumbs-up and responding ‘No problem!’ It seems that [[Rayman]] has become lazy, confident and self-assured since defeating [[Jano]]. At this time, [[Rayman]] apparently lives in a house on a beach, though his home is never fully seen (the very first level of the game, [[Pink Plant Woods]], is named the Primordial Forest in the original French edition, suggesting that this is very close to [[Rayman]]'s birthplace). He then travels through [[the valley]]'s six different lands, rescuing [[Electoon]]s and defeating powerful bosses. Along the way, [[Rayman]] meets his creator, [[Betilla]] the Fairy, for the first time; she gives him several powers to help him on his way, and is kidnapped by [[Mr Dark]] for her efforts. [[Rayman]] eventually reaches [[Mr Dark]]'s lair in the [[Candy Château]], where the villain transforms himself into monstrous hybrids of the previous five bosses. Ultimately [[Rayman]] defeats [[Mr Dark]], rescues [[Betilla]] and returns the [[Great Protoon]] to its rightful place, restoring the balance of the [[Glade of Dreams]].

[[File:RaymanJuniorEUcover.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The cover of ''[[Maths and English with Rayman]]''.]]
===''[[Maths and English with Rayman]]''===
From 1996, [[Rayman]] appeared in several educational computer games designed especially for children, notably a game based on [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] in which the player has to solve several reading and mathematics questions throughout modified versions of the original levels. This game had several names, and was released for the Sony PlayStation in 2000 as ''[[Maths and English with Rayman]]'' in Europe and ''[[Maths and English with Rayman|Rayman Brain Games]]'' in North America.

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Other educational ''Rayman'' games include the following:

* ''[[French with Rayman]]''
* ''[[Amazing Learning Games with Rayman]]''
* ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]''
* ''[[Rayman Premier Clics]]''
* ''[[Rayman Dictées]]''
* ''[[Rayman CP]]''
* ''[[Rayman Maternelle]]''

[[File:RaymanGBC.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The cover of [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color adaptation of ''Rayman'']].]]

===[[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|''Rayman'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
The [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color adaptation of ''Rayman'']] was released in 2000, and features a simplified version of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]'s story. In this game, the [[Ting]]s reveal themselves to be tiny [[Fairy|fairies]] encased in glassy spheres. They act as guides, helping [[Rayman]] to find his way and explaining the story to him. [[Rayman]] is told that the evil [[Mr Dark]] has kidnapped the [[Electoon|Toons]] in order to steal their magical energy for his own use, so [[Rayman]] sets out to stop him and restore peace to [[Glade of Dreams|his world]]. The aforementioned characters are the only ones who appear in the game, which is notable for featuring a climactic battle between [[Rayman]] and [[Mr Dark]] in the [[Rocky Peaks]]; this contrasts with [[Rayman 1|the original game]], where [[Mr Dark]] shape-shifts in various hybrids of the previous bosses during the final battle.

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==''[[Rayman 2]]''==
[[File:Rayman 2 - Box Art.png|thumb|right|250px|The cover of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.]]
[[Rayman]]'s next adventure, ''[[Rayman 2]]'', features a darker story and somewhat more realistic environments. Prior to the opening of the game, the [[Glade of Dreams]] is invaded by an army of [[Robo-Pirate]]s from space, led by the diabolical [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]]. The [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] enslave tens of thousands of innocent creatures, imprisoning them on their colossal flying ship, the ''[[Buccaneer]]''. [[Rayman]] joins a resistance movement, and travels with his friend [[Globox]] to [[the Great Forest]], where the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] are massing. In the middle of a fight, [[Rayman]]'s powers suddenly disappear – he receives a telepathic message from [[Ly]] the Fairy, who tells him that the [[Robo-Pirate]]s have just smashed the [[Heart of the World]], scattering the one-thousand [[Yellow Lum]]s across the [[Glade of Dreams]], destroying the cosmic balance and stripping [[Rayman]] and [[Ly]] of their magical powers. As [[Rayman]] is captured by the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]], he tells a frightened [[Globox]] to run and find [[Ly]] for help. [[Rayman]] is imprisoned in a jail cell on board the ''[[Buccaneer]]'', and it seems that the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]]'s last hope has been lost. However, [[Globox]] gives himself up to the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] in order to be reunited with [[Rayman]]. [[Globox]] gives him a [[Silver Lum]], which he received from [[Ly]] and smuggled into the ship. The [[Silver Lum]] restores [[Rayman]]'s ability to shoot with his [[magic fist]], allowing him to smash into a vent and escape. [[Globox]] accidentally knocks [[Rayman]] off the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' and they both fall to the ground.

On his journey to find [[Ly]] the Fairy, [[Rayman]] meets [[Murfy]] (a helpful [[greenbottle]]) and the [[Grand Minimus]] (the king of the [[Teensie]]s) for the first time. When [[Rayman]] finds [[Ly]], she asks him if he has heard of [[Polokus]], and he tells her that he has not. [[Ly]] informs [[Rayman]] that [[Polokus]]'s power is immense, and that he is their only hope of defeating the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, but that he has been sleeping for many years. In order to reawaken [[Polokus]] and enlist his help, [[Rayman]] must track down the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] – ancient artefacts that the god hid around the [[Glade of Dreams]], and which, when reunited, could bring him back. In order to do this, [[Rayman]] must defeat the masks' remaining Guardians, whose personalities range from reasonable to insane. Each time he finds a [[Four Masks of Polokus|Mask]], [[Rayman]] is briefly transported to [[Polokus]]'s resting place, where he meets the ancient god for the first time and gives him [[Four Masks of Polokus|his Masks]], one by one. [[Rayman]] must also collect all one-thousand [[Yellow Lum]]s scattered throughout the game to repair the [[Heart of the World]], and free dozens of friendly creatures that the pirates have imprisoned in [[cage]]s. Along the way, [[Rayman]] carries out many tasks, rescuing his friends [[Ssssam]] the Watersnake, [[Carmen]] the Whale, [[Globox]], and [[Globox]]'s [[Baby Globox|650 babies]]. At one point, while searching for an [[Elixir of Life]] to cure his friend [[Clark]] the Giant, [[Rayman]] encounters his first foe, [[Jano]], the monster whom he was created to defeat. [[Jano]] is now the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], a subterranean grotto where [[Polokus]]'s nightmares are imprisoned. Although they have a protracted battle, [[Rayman]] defeats [[Jano]], who apparently comes to respect [[Rayman]] when he chooses the [[Elixir of Life]] for his friend rather than a mountain of gold. They part on good terms. Eventually, [[Rayman]] collects all [[Four Masks of Polokus|four Masks]], reawakening [[Polokus]], who uses his power to destroy almost every [[Robo-Pirate]] in the [[Glade of Dreams]]. However, [[Polokus]]'s power does not extent into the air, so he cannot take down [[Razorbeard]] and his prison-ship, the ''[[Buccaneer]]''. [[Rayman]] travels to the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' to free its prisoners and defeat [[Razorbeard]] himself. After a long battle, [[Razorbeard]] flies away in his escape pod and blows up the ''[[Buccaneer]]'' with [[Rayman]] inside. [[Rayman]] was believed by his friends to have died in the explosion, the only thing left of him being his [[Crazy Shoe|left shoe]]. At his funeral, [[Rayman]] arrives safe and sound and is reunited with his foot. After his long and difficult adventure, he is told that the [[Robo-Pirate]]s are gone and the [[Heart of the World]] is back together. [[Rayman]] is then told to rest, as it is unknown what challenges tomorrow will bring.

[[File:Raymandvdf.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''.]]
===''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]''===
Produced in 1999, ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'' was a short-lived television series with little connection to the games. In the first episode, [[Rigatoni]], the villainous boss of an intergalactic circus, captures [[Rayman]] and takes him to his circus. [[Rayman]], however, does not take this and jokes around with [[Razorbeard]], who is now portrayed as [[Rigatoni]]'s servant. [[Rayman]] finds out how badly the other circus freaks are being treated and helps them escape. Angered, [[Rigatoni]] phones [[Inspector Grub]] and tells him to find [[Rayman]] and his new friends and bring them back. Meanwhile, outside the vast city of [[Aeropolis]], [[Rayman]] and the gang see an old man struggling to fix a car. The man promises he will let them have the car if they can fix it and [[Cookie]] (one of the other fugitives) successfully manages to do so. After evading [[Inspector Grub]], they seek refuge in what seems to be the detective's house.

[[File:Rayman2 forever gbc box front eu.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The cover of ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]''.]]
===[[Rayman 2 Forever|''Rayman 2 Forever'' (Game Boy Color)]]===
''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', also known simply as ''Rayman 2'' in North America, follows the same gameplay style as seen in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the previous Game Boy Color game]]. The story is similar to that of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', but with far less characters and plot elements. All of the levels are based on ''[[Rayman 2]]'', though they still play in 2D. The game reuses assets and music from [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the previous Game Boy Color game]]. It is the first handheld ''Rayman'' game to include a save system other than through passwords, this time utilizing the cartridges battery save.

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[[File:Rayman M Box.png|thumb|right|250px|The cover of ''[[Rayman M]]''.]]
===''[[Rayman M]]''===
In ''[[Rayman M]]'', a multiplayer spin-off game, [[Rayman]], as well as both friends and foes from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', return for a competition. This surprising biathlon contains two parts: racing and battle, with the Sony PlayStation version only having the racing. The game includes the ability to play as several different characters, as well as changing costumes which are unlocked throughout the course of the game. A multiplayer mode is available as well as a single player mode. In the single player mode there are different challenges to complete for both the racing and battle courses.

The events of this game do not seem to be connected to those of the main series. The game was released as ''[[Rayman Arena]]'' in North America and as ''[[Rayman Rush]]'' on the Sony PlayStation.

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==''[[Rayman 3]]''==
[[File:Rayman3Box.png|thumb|right|250px|The cover of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.]]
At the beginning of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[Rayman]] and his best friend [[Globox]] are sleeping in a forest in the [[Glade of Dreams]]. Nearby, a [[Red Lum]] sees something so terrifying that it transforms into a malevolent [[Black Lum]] known as [[André]]. [[André]] converts other [[Red Lum]]s to [[Black Lum]]s simply by touching them. By stripping the wool from animals, the [[Black Lum]]s weave costumes for themselves, becoming new enemies known as [[Hoodlum]]s. [[André]] schemes to infect the [[Heart of the World]], using its energy to create an unstoppable [[Hoodlum]] army.

Eager in his intents, he storms through the doors of [[the Fairy Council]], unaware that, with the help of [[Murfy]], [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] had already arrived there, frantically searching for him. [[Globox]], standing in a hallway, screams and accidentally swallows [[André]], where [[André]] soon decides to reside. On the advice of the [[Grand Minimus]], [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] travel across the [[Glade of Dreams]] and visit three different [[Teensie doctor]]s, each of whom attempts to remove [[André]] from [[Globox]] and hopefully destroy the [[Black Lum]]. Along the way, the heroes have a run-in with the [[Knaaren]], a race of subterranean warriors who worship a god known as the [[Leptys]]. When [[Rayman]] defeats their champion, [[Reflux]], the [[Knaaren]] reward him: with the [[Sceptre of the Leptys]], they grant him the power to transform [[Black Lum]]s into [[Red Lum]]s with a simple [[grimace]], a power [[Rayman]] once had in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. Then [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] are allowed to go along their way. When they reach the third [[Teensie doctor]], he decides to join forces with the first two, and together they manage to extract [[André]]. However, [[André]] escapes, and tracks down the [[Knaaren]] warrior [[Reflux]], who was disgraced by his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]]. [[André]] convinces [[Reflux]] to steal the [[Sceptre of the Leptys]] from [[Gumsi|his king]], granting the evil duo tremendous power, which they can use to destroy [[Rayman]].

[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] chase [[André]] and [[Reflux]] to several different locations, destroying the [[Hoodlum Headquarters]], and finally arriving at [[the Tower of the Leptys]]. There they find [[Reflux]] and [[André]], now essentially fused into a single body and imbued with the godly power of the [[Leptys]]. Throughout the battle, [[Reflux]] becomes more and more powerful. He embeds the [[Sceptre of the Leptys|Sceptre]] in his back, allowing him to draw on its power directly, and causing him to grow to gigantic size, develop wings, and spawn [[Hoodlum]]s from his back. Following his final defeat amidst the otherworldly clouds of the [[Leptys]], [[Reflux]] crystallises and shatters, revealing that [[André]] was hiding inside his back and using the power of the [[Sceptre of the Leptys|Sceptre]] to spawn minions during the battle. [[Rayman]] uses his [[grimace]] to convert [[André]] back to a [[Red Lum]], causing all other [[Black Lum]]s to return to their original blissful state. [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] fall back to the forest they were sleeping in at the start of the game. As [[Rayman]] attempts to get some sleep, [[Globox]] says that he misses [[André]], and asks [[Rayman]] to bring him back by scaring a [[Red Lum]]. [[Rayman]] says that he doesn't think that's a good idea, and that he wouldn't know what could scare a [[Red Lum|Lum]]. As the heroes fall asleep, the player is shown an apparent flashback in which the hands of the sleeping [[Rayman]] suddenly come to life and walk off. The hands see a [[Red Lum]] and scare it by making shadow puppets, causing it to transform into [[André]] and revealing that [[Rayman]]'s unconscious hands had set the events of the entire game in motion.

[[File:Rayman3GBA.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']].]]
===[[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman 3'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In this [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|handheld sidescroller]], [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] strikes back at the [[Glade of Dreams]] by capturing [[Globox]], and it is up to [[Rayman]] to save his friend yet again. The events of this game may take place between those of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]'', or may simply be considered an alternate version of ''[[Rayman 3]]''’s story. [[Globox]] swallows a [[Black Lum]], similarly to ''[[Rayman 3]]'', although it doesn't appear to be [[André]] and was apparently done to save a group of [[Teensie]]s. [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] returns as the main villain, with him wanting revenge from the events of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Throughout the course of the game [[Rayman]] will meet a bunch of characters from ''[[Rayman 2]]'', such as [[Ssssam]] and [[Ly]], who will help him out in similar ways. Most levels are based on ''[[Rayman 2]]'', with minor inclusions from ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and the soundtrack consists largely of remixes from ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

When [[Rayman]] eventually makes it to the [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]]'s stronghold, he is once again faced with [[Razorbeard]]'s machine, the [[Grolgoth]]. Upon defeating it and [[Razorbeard]], [[Globox]] is rescued and the [[Black Lum]] flies out from his mouth. [[Globox]] then goes on to tell [[Baby Globox|his children]] how he saved the world, with a little help from [[Rayman]].

[[File:RHR.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''.]]
===''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]''===
In ''[[Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge]]'', a handheld spin-off of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', it is revealed that part of [[André]]'s spirit remained in [[Globox]]'s body when [[André]] was expelled. The spirit of [[André]] summons back the [[Hoodlum]]s to get their revenge on the world for being defeated. One of their plans is to create a clone of [[Reflux]] to kill [[Rayman]].

[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] are napping in the [[Clearleaf Forest (Rayman: Hoodlums' Revenge)|Clearleaf Forest]], when [[Globox]] hears a strange sound and goes to follow it, only to be captured by the [[Hoodlum]]s. [[Rayman]] wakes later that afternoon to find [[Globox]] missing, and goes searching for him with the help of [[Murfy]], fighting the [[Hoodlum]]s along the way and destroying [[Reflux]]'s [[plum juice]] factory. [[Rayman]] later reunites with [[Globox]] as he fights the witch [[Bégoniax]].

As the duo go further, [[Rayman]] starts noticing [[Globox]]'s strange split personality, the other side of him being very cruel and rude. When he defeats the [[Firemonster]], [[André]]'s spirit announces his full possession over [[Globox]], to [[Rayman]]'s dismay.

Eventually, [[Rayman]] defeats the [[Reflux]] clone, expelling [[André]]'s evil spirit from an unconscious [[Globox]]. [[Globox]] then wakes, returned to his normal self, and the two walk off together in the forest, [[Rayman]] stating they made a great team.

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==''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''==
Following the release of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', two attempts were made to develop a 3D platforming sequel. The [[Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)|first]] was cancelled outright, and the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|second]] was cancelled and recycled into [[Rayman Raving Rabbids|a party game]] (which went on to spawn [[Rabbids (series)|its own spin-off franchise]]). Eventually, aspects of both platformers were combined to create a [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|2D sidescroller for the Game Boy Advance]], which was released in 2006.

===[[Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)|''Rayman 4'' (cancelled prototype)]]===
The first attempt was made by Phoenix Interactive in 2005. This studio began work on a game titled ''[[Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'', and commissioned a substantial amount of concept artwork, much of which was gradually leaked to the public over the following years. This artwork shows that the game would have featured faithful 3D recreations of many environments from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], such as [[Band Land]] and [[Picture City]], as well as a plot involving [[Bad Rayman]]. After four months of pre-production, the game was cancelled.

===[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (cancelled prototype)]]===
The second attempt was made by [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]], the studio which developed the first three ''Rayman'' games. In 2006, a 3D platform game designed by [[Michel Ancel]] and known as ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' was set to be released. This game, which [[Michel Ancel|Ancel]] has referred to as ''Rayman 4'', would have been an epic adventure story in which [[Rayman]] teams up with his former enemy [[André]] to save both of their girlfriends and defeat a [[Rabbid]] invasion through force. However, this game was ultimately cancelled, and its assets were recycled into ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' – a party game which was followed by [[Rabbids (series)|a string of sequels]].

[[File:RRRWiiEU.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The cover of ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''.]]
===''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''===
''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' was the game which came out of the two previous cancelled platformers, this time as a party game for the Nintendo Wii. The game was later ported onto several other consoles. In the game the player has to complete mini-games in order to advance through the daily games the [[Rabbid]]s force [[Rayman]] to participate in. For every day, [[Rayman]] will earn a [[plunger]], which he then uses to eventually escape through the window.

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[[File:RRR GBA.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].]]
===[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Game Boy Advance)]]===
In 2006, [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] was released. It is not a party game, but a 2D sidescrolling platformer, very similar in gameplay to [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]. The game is essentially a fusion of Phoenix Interactive's ''[[Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'' project and [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]]'s original ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' platformer. The story is closer to that of [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']]: the [[Glade of Dreams]] is invaded by an army of vicious [[Rabbid]]s, which are led by a colossal war machine known as the [[Rabbids' ship]], and [[Rayman]] sets out on a quest to take them down. The levels and art style, however, are closer to those of Phoenix Interactive's ''[[Rayman 4 (2005 cancelled prototype)|Rayman 4]]'' project. Many of the game's levels are either locations from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] that Phoenix planned to revisit, or locations that were originally designed by Phoenix's concept artists. The game features familiar enemies like [[Livingstone]]s, [[Antitoon]]s, [[hunter]]s and [[piranha]]s. Along the way, numerous characters from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]'' make cameo appearances – most notably [[Ly]] the Fairy, who plays a major role in the game. [[Rayman]] eventually destroys the [[Rabbids' ship]] and restores harmony to the [[Glade of Dreams]] once more.

[[File:RRR DS.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The cover of the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']].]]
===[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|''Rayman Raving Rabbids'' (Nintendo DS)]]===
The [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (DS)|Nintendo DS version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']] follows a similar plot to the console version. Instead of mainly consisting of mini-games, it now has the player play through 2D platforming stages as well. The game recycles a lot of assets from ''[[Rayman DS]]'', a Nintendo DS port of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

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==''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
[[File:Rayman Origins Box Art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The cover of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.]]
''[[Rayman Origins]]'' is a 2D sidescrolling platformer sequel released in 2011. At the beginning of the game, [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Polokus]] (named in the game as Bubble Dreamer) and some [[Teensie]]s are sleeping peacefully on a branch of [[the Snoring Tree]], when a nearby microphone carries the sound of their snoring all the way down to the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. An undead [[Granny]] becomes increasingly irritated by the racket, and furiously sends an army of [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], [[Psychlops]] and other nightmare creatures to invade the [[Glade of Dreams]]. The heroes are captured and imprisoned. When they break free, they find that their enemies have gone on a rampage, capturing [[Electoon]]s and locking them up in [[cage]]s. Since the [[Electoon]]s are the stuff of [[Polokus]]'s dreams, this has caused the bonds that hold the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]] together to begin fraying. The heroes set out to free the [[Electoon]]s, which gradually build bridges to new locations that they can visit, and the [[nymph]]s (including [[Betilla]] the Fairy), who are being held prisoner by [[Antitoon|Darktoons]]. Along the way, the heroes must collect [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], which they can trade to [[the Magician]] for more [[Electoon]]s.

At some point in the game, a mysterious mechanical city known as the [[Moody Clouds]] appears in the sky. In order to reach the [[Moody Clouds]] and solve its mystery, the heroes must track down and free the [[Four Kings]] of the lands, all of whom have been transformed into vicious monsters by the imbalances of the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]]. With the help of all the [[nymph]]s, the [[Four Kings|Kings]], the [[Dreamer's Door]] is activated, and the heroes can use it to transport themselves to the [[Moody Clouds]]. After fighting their way through the mechanical city and overcoming legions of robotic enemies, they discover who is responsible for creating this mechanical fortress and its robotic army: [[the Magician]]. Over the years since [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], [[the Magician]] had become obsessed with [[Mr Dark]], and the walls of his headquarters are covered with posters showing pictures of the old villain (one even saying ‘♥ Mister D’). An [[Rayman Origins (early production)|early version of the game]]'s script reveals a scrapped scenario that goes into much more detail about [[the Magician]]'s motivations, in which his real name would have been Ales Mansay. In that scrapped plot, he was bullied in magic school for his poor magical abilities, and always secretly wanted to be like [[Mr Dark]]. He considered [[Polokus]] to be a childish and useless god who allows his nightmares to endanger his own people. In order to bring an end to [[Polokus]]'s chaotic reign and impose a new order of discipline and reason, [[the Magician]] built the [[Moody Clouds]], and an army of mechas with which to take over the [[Glade of Dreams]]. He planted a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]] to start a war with the [[Livid Dead]], simply to manipulate [[Rayman]] into collecting [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] which [[the Magician]] could use to power his creations, though none of this is present in the final game. After the heroes defeat mechanical duplicates of two of the game's previous bosses, they confront [[the Magician]], who distracts and confuses them with a disco number before running away. A difficult chase sequence ensues as the [[Moody Clouds]] begins to disintegrate, with debris and machines collapsing and falling through the air. Then [[the Magician]] boards a [[Warship|flying ship]], and the heroes must chase him through the sky on the backs of their [[giant mosquito]] friends. Eventually the ship collides with the [[Moody Clouds]]' glowing energy core, causing a colossal explosion. The heroes land on [[the Snoring Tree]] and immediately go back to sleep. [[The Magician]]'s fate is unknown.

By collecting the ten shiny [[Skull Tooth|Skull Teeth]] strewn throughout the game and giving them to [[Mister Death]], the heroes can access the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]], the game's optional final level in which undead [[Granny|Grannies]] like the one seen at the beginning of the game are the primary enemies. At the end of this very difficult level, the heroes encounter the monstrous [[Big Mama]], a tentacled, squid-like beast. When they defeat her, she transforms into a [[nymph]] and thanks the heroes for their help.

[[File:Jungle run icon HQ.png|thumb|right|200px|The app icon for ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''.]]
===''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''===
''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' is a 2D [[running]] game released on September 2012. It is the first unique ''Rayman'' game to be released for smartphones. Featuring a similar art-style to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', it involves [[running]] through various levels, and utilising [[Rayman]]'s various abilities to overcome obstacles. The player has no control of where [[Rayman]] is [[running]], only what actions he may use. The game has won various awards and has been given editor's choice listings on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

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==''[[Rayman Legends]]''==
[[File:Rayman Legends Box Art.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The cover of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.]]
The next game in the series, ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', features gameplay and graphics very similar to those of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but takes place in a more grounded setting, based on myths and legends. The initial leaked trailer seemed to suggest that certain toys will be able to unlock additional content in the game, a feature pioneered by ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure''. However, [[Ubisoft]] stated that the trailer did not indicate any actual items in the final product. The game was formally announced on E3 2012, and was initially Wii U exclusive. However, the final game was delayed many times, and ended up being released in the third quarter of 2013 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC and the PlayStation Vita. The game was also released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in February 2014.

The game begins 100 years after ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', during which the heroes have been in deep slumber, allowing the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s nightmares to multiply and overwhelm the [[Glade of Dreams]]. [[Murfy]] awakens the heroes to set in motion the adventure played through in this installment. The [[Teensie]]s have once again replaced the [[Electoon]]s as the imprisoned species in [[cage]]s, which are scattered throughout every level. [[The Magician]] has also multiplied into 5 [[Dark Teensy|Dark Teensies]], during the adventure, they will summon various creatures to impede the heroes, they ultimately end up being attacked by imp-like creatures in a moon due to being defeated in turn.

[[File:Fiesta Run Icon 5.png|thumb|right|200px|The app icon for ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''.]]
===''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''===
''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'' is a 2D [[running]] game released in October 2013. It is a sequel to ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' and as such it features similar gameplay of [[running]] through various levels, and utilizing [[Rayman]]'s various abilities to overcome obstacles with no control of where [[Rayman]] is [[running]], only what actions he may use. It uses the same art-style as ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', but with a focus on the food themed worlds which features in both ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. Much like its predecessor, the game has won various awards and has been given editor's choice listings on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

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[[File:Rayman Adventures Original Icon.png|thumb|right|200px|The app icon for ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''.]]
===''[[Rayman Adventures]]''===
''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' was, similarly to ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'' and ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'', a 2D running game. Unlike the previous games, the player could now freely change direction, and if a gamepad is connected, have complete free control of the character. The game was, prior to its servers shutting down, available for free on iOS and Android devices, and therefor focuses on micro-transactions in the form of [[Gem (Rayman Adventures)|gems]], which can be used to purchase items and speed of waiting times, and costume packs. The game has received the most updates out of any ''Rayman'' game. On June 26, 2023, its servers were shut down, making it nearly impossible to play it.

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===''[[Rayman Mini]]''===
[[File:Rayman Mini Icon.png|thumb|240px|right|The app icon for ''[[Rayman Mini]]''.]]
''[[Rayman Mini]]'' was a game for the Apple Arcade service. It launced on September 23, 2019, and was later delisted on August 2025, making it impossible to play through official means. Instead of following in the direction that Rayman Adventures went, Rayman Mini returned to the more linear style of gameplay featured in [[Rayman Jungle Run]] and [[Rayman Fiesta Run]], but featuring some of the additions found in [[Rayman Adventures]].

The player automatically runs in each level, being able to attack and jump to avoid obstacles and collect [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]]. By collecting every [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]] in a level, the player will be rewarded with an [[Electoon]] which, along with [[Swag Coin]]s, can be used to unlock [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|outfits]] for [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]], and the [[Teensie]]s.

The game featured 48 levels, including boss fights. It also featured [[Online Challenges]], music levels, and a [[Mr Dark]] mode in addition to the main campaign.

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==10th anniversary==
In 2005, the ''Rayman'' series celebrated its 10th anniversary with the release of the special ''[[Rayman 10th Anniversary]]'' compilations for PC, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2 and GameCube (France only).

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Rayman-10th-Anniversary-PCCover.jpg|The PAL cover of the 10th anniversary release.
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==20th anniversary==
In 2015, the ''Rayman'' series celebrated its 20th anniversary. [[Ubisoft]] released an official timeline for the series, although it does include a few minor mistakes. The most noticeable ones are that [[Globox]] would be created by the [[Teensie]]s and that ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' is the first ''Rayman'' game with a multiplayer mode, which in reality is the Dreamcast version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. The timeline also reveals the language in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' to be called Wandayé, although it was earlier known simply as [[Raymanian]] in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.

[[File:20th Anniversary timeline.jpg|1000px|left|The official timeline from 2015.]]

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20th Anniversary Logo.jpg|The Rayman 20th Anniversary logo using the ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]'' font.
Happy Birthday.jpg|Several characters celebrating the 20th Anniversary.
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===I ♥ Rayman Fan Video Contest===
The I ♥ Rayman Fan Video Contest, also known as I Love Rayman Fan Video Contest, was a contest held by [[Ubisoft]] in 2015.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS1sglwE8-Q</ref> A special website was opened specifically for the contest, which has since been closed, where the fans could post videos for a chance to win a VIP trip to the [[Ubisoft]] Montpellier Studio. The contest was held between October 1 until October 30 and the winner was revealed as Hannah, also known as RayGirl.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Sz6gmaa48</ref>

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I love Rayman contest.jpg|The I ♥ Rayman Fan Video Contest.
I love Rayman results.jpg|The winners of the I ♥ Rayman Fan Video Contest displayed.
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===Livestream===
[[File:20th Livestream.jpg|thumb|320px|The livestream information being displayed.]]
On November 17 a special live stream was held with [[Michel Ancel]] and others from the [[Rayman]] team. During the stream they played some of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' and answered a few questions from the chat.

===Developer interviews===
Several short developer interview videos were posted, known as Dev Flash, where several of the ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' developers talked about working with the game.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/rayman/videos/494769340724814/</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/rayman/videos/474999729368442/</ref><ref>https://www.facebook.com/rayman/videos/462534330614982/</ref>

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== 30th anniversary ==
[[File:Rayman 30th Icon.jpg|thumb|right|The icon for the 30th anniversary celebrations.]]

In 2025, the ''Rayman'' series celebrated its 30th anniversary. On September 1st, the social media channels were updated with an all new look and a new Instagram account was created. Several events occurred during the coming months to celebrate the anniversary, such as the unveiling of new concept art, behind-the-scenes developer interviews, giveaways, fan spotlights and more. These events culminated in the digital release of the [[Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]] on February 13, 2026.

[[File:Rayman 30th Banner.jpg|thumb|left]]

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=== Rayman Alive appearance ===
During the third edition of the fan-hosted [https://fan.raymanpc.com/wiki/Rayman:_Alive Rayman Alive] event, [[Ubisoft]] made a surprise appearance at the end where they thanked the fans for their work and promised that the series was in good hands, hinting at the upcoming project that had been leaked and then revealed the year prior.

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'''Ubisoft Entertainment''' (formerly '''Ubi Soft Entertainment''') is a French computer and video game publisher and developer, founded in 1986 by the Guillemot brothers. Ubisoft has published all the games of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] games, as well as developing most of them internally. The company's first 3D game was ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''. [[Michel Ancel]], the creator of [[Rayman]], joined Ubisoft as a graphic artist at the age of 17, and has worked there since. The company also developed and published his critically acclaimed action-adventure game, ''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]''.

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<td valign="top">[[File:Very old Ubi Soft logo.png|thumb|200px|left|Ubisoft's original logo.]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Ubi Soft old logo.png|thumb|320px|centre|Ubisoft's second logo; used during the period when [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' were developed and published.]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Ubi logo.jpg|thumb|right|320px|Ubisoft's third logo.]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Ubisoft 2017 Logo.png|thumb|320px|left|Ubisoft's fourth and current logo.]]</td>
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==History==
Ubi Soft Entertainment was founded in 1986 by the five Guillemot brothers, who expanded their business into video game publishing after managing a computer mail-order sales company for two years.

After moderate success in that area, Ubisoft's first major hit was the ''[[Rayman 1|original Rayman]]'' in 1995, released at a time when French games were not as popular as those from Japan and the USA, with the game helping the company become more well-known worldwide. In the following years, Ubisoft expanded its reach with more studios in Annecy, Shanghai, Montreal, and Milan, between 1996 and 1998.

Ever since the ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman series]]'' creation, even more Ubisoft franchises were started, notably the Assassin's Creed, Just Dance and the ''[[Rabbids (series)|Rabbids series]]'', the last of which began with Rayman Spin-Off ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''.

==30th Anniversary==
[[File:Ubisoft 30 Rayman gif.gif|thumb|200px|right|An image of [[Rayman]], for when Ubisoft held 30 days of giveaways in 2016.]]
During Ubisoft's 30th Anniversary in 2016 they had a monthly giveaway where ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was one of the free gifts given for free on Uplay. In December, Ubisoft held 30 days of giveaways where ''[[Rayman Classic]]'' become free and a [[Rayman]] GIF was released.

==Notable games==
* ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''
* ''[[Rayman 2]]''
* ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''
* ''[[Rayman 3]]''
* ''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]''
* [[Rabbids (series)|The ''Rabbids'' series]]
* ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
* ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
* ''[[Rayman Adventures]]''
* ''[[Rayman Mini]]''
* ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''
** ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''

==Trivia==
* Ubisoft's name came from the word "ubiquitous", which represents something that is found everywhere.
* In the credits of ''[[Raving Rabbids: Travel in Time]]'', the first three Ubisoft logos appear in a chronological way by transformation: from the oldest, to the second oldest, to the then present logo.

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Ubisoft25RO.jpg|The Ubisoft 25th Anniversary Artwork, in the style of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
Ubisoft NL TikTok.jpg|Promotional image for Ubisoft Nederland's TikTok page that features [[Rayman]].
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==See also==
*[[Pastagames]]
*[[Gameloft]]

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