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| name = Rayman 2000

| published by = [[Ubisoft]]

| art by = Jean-Christophe Alessandri

| art by = Jean-Christophe Alessandri, Eric Pélatan

| release date = Planned for 2000 (cancelled)

| genre = 3D platformer, open world

}}

'''''Rayman 2000''''' is the codename for a ~~canceled~~ 3D, open-world [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] originally set for release in 2000.

'''''Rayman 2000''''' is the codename for a cancelled 3D, open-world [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] originally set for release in 2000. Some of its concepts were later reused for ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.

The existence of this project was revealed in the book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', which states that at the end of 1999, after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and before the start of the [[Rayman 3 (early production)|development of ''Rayman 3'']], a few people worked on a project codenamed "Rayman 2000". It was a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]'', still in 3D, with towns, streets and buildings that all rested on and under giant trees. Concept art showcases that [[Rayman]] would have been able to traverse through this setting thanks to a flying machine. This universe, more urban than what [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] are used to portraying, was requested by [[Michel Ancel]] himself.

It is not known whether ''Rayman 2000'' has any connection with ''[[Rayman Adventures (cancelled game)| Rayman Adventures]]'', another [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' title]] canceled around the 2000s.

===''L'Histoire de Rayman''===

The existence of this project was revealed in the book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', which states that at the end of 1999, after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and before the start of the [[Rayman 3 (early production)|development of ''Rayman 3'']], a few people worked on a project codenamed "Rayman 2000". It was a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]'', still in 3D, which featured a large city to explore with towns, streets and buildings that all rested on and under giant trees.<ref name="alessandri">Terredejeux.net, ''Prehistorik Man, Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil, Prince of Persia : Interview exclusive de Jean-Christophe Alessandri (Senior Art Director chez Ubisoft)'', https://www.terredejeux.net/2024/05/prehistorik-man-rayman-beyond-good-evil.html</ref> Concept art showcases that [[Rayman]] would have been able to traverse through this setting thanks to a flying machine. This universe, more urban than what [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] are used to portraying, yet still with a lot of lush greenery surrounding it, was requested by [[Michel Ancel]] himself.

===Jean-Christophe Alessandri interview===

In a 2024 interview, [[Ubisoft]] senior art director Jean-Christophe Alessandri revealed that ''Rayman 2000'' never made it past the prototype stage, and that the idea of the game was to further extend [[Rayman]]'s 3D universe, and notably to create a fantastical town with many buildings to explore. Alessandri also stated that he does not recall the reason for the project's cancellation.<ref name="alessandri"></ref>

~~This scenario was eventually dropped, but a lot of the unused concepts were reused for later~~ ''[[Rayman ~~(series)|Rayman]]~~'' ~~releases.~~ In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', the main urban location ~~was~~ retooled into the city of [[Aeropolis]], ~~and some~~ of ~~''Rayman~~ 2000~~'''s scenery was~~ also ~~reused for [[Clearleaf Forest]]~~ in ~~''[[Rayman 3]]''~~.~~<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>~~

===''Rayman: The Animated Series''===

In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', the main urban location of ''Rayman 2000'' and its species were retooled into the city [[Aeropolis]], that serves as the main setting of the series. Multiple types of vehicles that were planned for the 2000 game were also repurposed in the animated show.

~~It is not known whether~~ ''Rayman 2000'' ~~has any connection with ''~~[[~~Rayman Adventures (~~cancelled game)| Rayman ~~Adventures~~]]'~~', another~~ [[Rayman ~~(series)|''Rayman'' title~~]] ~~canceled around the 2000s~~.

EarlyAeropolis.png|Concept art of what would eventually become [[Aeropolis]], showcasing the giant trees that connect the city and [[Rayman]] on his flying machine.

RTASvehicles.png|The many types of vehicles that were planned for ''Rayman 2000'', including [[Inspector Grub]]'s car.

RTASvehicles2.png|Other vehicles that were planned for the cancelled game, including [[Rayman]]'s flying vehicle.

RTAS Flying vehicle.jpg|A color illustration of [[Rayman]]'s vehicle.

</gallery>

In ~~a 2024 interview,~~ [[~~Ubisoft~~]] ~~senior art director Jean-Christophe Alessandri revealed that~~ ''Rayman 2000'' ~~never made it past the prototype stage, and that the idea of the game~~ was ~~to further extend~~ [[~~Rayman~~]]~~'s 3D universe, and notably to create a fantastical town with many buildings to explore. Alessandri also stated that he does not recall the reason for the project's cancellation~~.<ref>~~Terredejeux.net,~~ ''~~Prehistorik Man,~~ Rayman~~, Beyond Good & Evil, Prince of Persia : Interview exclusive de Jean-Christophe Alessandri (Senior Art Director chez Ubisoft)~~'', ~~https~~:~~//www.terredejeux.net/2024/05/prehistorik-man-rayman-beyond-good-evil.html~~</ref>

===''Rayman 3''===

In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', some of ''Rayman 2000'''s scenery was reused for [[Clearleaf Forest]].<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref> Some vehicle designs from ''Rayman 2000'' may also have been used as inspiration for some of the [[Hoodlum]]s' contraptions, such as the [[Hoodlum airship]].

~~==Gallery==~~

Concept Forest 4.jpg|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000'' as can be seen in ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

Concept Forest 4.jpg|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000'', as can be seen in ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.

Concept Forest 3.jpg|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], possibly inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000''.

Concept Forest 7.jpg|thumb|320px|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], possibly inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000''.

Rayman on a flying veichle.JPG|The same color illustration as above, but this time with [[Rayman]] himself being included using his final ''[[Rayman 3]]'' character design. This showcases a transitional point in the project, from ''Rayman 2000'' to ''[[Rayman 3]]''.

</gallery>

===''Rayman Legends''===

The [[Dark Teensy]] from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' rides a similar flying machine to the one [[Rayman]] was intended to use. It is likely that this machine was inspired by the vehicle from ''Rayman 2000''.

Ptizêtre Maléfique RL.png|The [[Dark Teensy]] on their flying vehicle.

</gallery>

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 | name = Rayman 2000
 | published by = [[Ubisoft]]
-| art by = Jean-Christophe Alessandri
+| art by = Jean-Christophe Alessandri, Eric Pélatan
 | release date = Planned for 2000 (cancelled)
 | genre = 3D platformer, open world
 }}
-'''''Rayman 2000''''' is the codename for a canceled 3D, open-world [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] originally set for release in 2000.
+'''''Rayman 2000''''' is the codename for a cancelled 3D, open-world [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] originally set for release in 2000. Some of its concepts were later reused for ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''.
-The existence of this project was revealed in the book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', which states that at the end of 1999, after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and before the start of the [[Rayman 3 (early production)|development of ''Rayman 3'']], a few people worked on a project codenamed "Rayman 2000". It was a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]'', still in 3D, with towns, streets and buildings that all rested on and under giant trees. Concept art showcases that [[Rayman]] would have been able to traverse through this setting thanks to a flying machine. This universe, more urban than what [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] are used to portraying, was requested by [[Michel Ancel]] himself.
+It is not known whether ''Rayman 2000'' has any connection with ''[[Rayman Adventures (cancelled game)| Rayman Adventures]]'', another [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' title]] canceled around the 2000s.
+===''L'Histoire de Rayman''===
+The existence of this project was revealed in the book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', which states that at the end of 1999, after the release of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and before the start of the [[Rayman 3 (early production)|development of ''Rayman 3'']], a few people worked on a project codenamed "Rayman 2000". It was a direct sequel to ''[[Rayman 2]]'', still in 3D, which featured a large city to explore with towns, streets and buildings that all rested on and under giant trees.<ref name="alessandri">Terredejeux.net, ''Prehistorik Man, Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil, Prince of Persia : Interview exclusive de Jean-Christophe Alessandri (Senior Art Director chez Ubisoft)'', https://www.terredejeux.net/2024/05/prehistorik-man-rayman-beyond-good-evil.html</ref> Concept art showcases that [[Rayman]] would have been able to traverse through this setting thanks to a flying machine. This universe, more urban than what [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] are used to portraying, yet still with a lot of lush greenery surrounding it, was requested by [[Michel Ancel]] himself.
+===Jean-Christophe Alessandri interview===
+In a 2024 interview, [[Ubisoft]] senior art director Jean-Christophe Alessandri revealed that ''Rayman 2000'' never made it past the prototype stage, and that the idea of the game was to further extend [[Rayman]]'s 3D universe, and notably to create a fantastical town with many buildings to explore. Alessandri also stated that he does not recall the reason for the project's cancellation.<ref name="alessandri"></ref>
-This scenario was eventually dropped, but a lot of the unused concepts were reused for later ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' releases. In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', the main urban location was retooled into the city of [[Aeropolis]], and some of ''Rayman 2000'''s scenery was also reused for [[Clearleaf Forest]] in ''[[Rayman 3]]''.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>
+===''Rayman: The Animated Series''===
+In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', the main urban location of ''Rayman 2000'' and its species were retooled into the city [[Aeropolis]], that serves as the main setting of the series. Multiple types of vehicles that were planned for the 2000 game were also repurposed in the animated show.
-It is not known whether ''Rayman 2000'' has any connection with ''[[Rayman Adventures (cancelled game)| Rayman Adventures]]'', another [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' title]] canceled around the 2000s.
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
+EarlyAeropolis.png|Concept art of what would eventually become [[Aeropolis]], showcasing the giant trees that connect the city and [[Rayman]] on his flying machine.
+RTASvehicles.png|The many types of vehicles that were planned for ''Rayman 2000'', including [[Inspector Grub]]'s car.
+RTASvehicles2.png|Other vehicles that were planned for the cancelled game, including [[Rayman]]'s flying vehicle.
+RTAS Flying vehicle.jpg|A color illustration of [[Rayman]]'s vehicle.
+</gallery>
-In a 2024 interview, [[Ubisoft]] senior art director Jean-Christophe Alessandri revealed that ''Rayman 2000'' never made it past the prototype stage, and that the idea of the game was to further extend [[Rayman]]'s 3D universe, and notably to create a fantastical town with many buildings to explore. Alessandri also stated that he does not recall the reason for the project's cancellation.<ref>Terredejeux.net, ''Prehistorik Man, Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil, Prince of Persia : Interview exclusive de Jean-Christophe Alessandri (Senior Art Director chez Ubisoft)'', https://www.terredejeux.net/2024/05/prehistorik-man-rayman-beyond-good-evil.html</ref>
+===''Rayman 3''===
+In ''[[Rayman 3]]'', some of ''Rayman 2000'''s scenery was reused for [[Clearleaf Forest]].<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref> Some vehicle designs from ''Rayman 2000'' may also have been used as inspiration for some of the [[Hoodlum]]s' contraptions, such as the [[Hoodlum airship]].
-==Gallery==
 <gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
-Concept Forest 4.jpg|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000'' as can be seen in ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.
+Concept Forest 4.jpg|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000'', as can be seen in ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]''.
 Concept Forest 3.jpg|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], possibly inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000''.
 Concept Forest 7.jpg|thumb|320px|Concept art of [[Clearleaf Forest]], possibly inspired by the script of ''Rayman 2000''.
+Rayman on a flying veichle.JPG|The same color illustration as above, but this time with [[Rayman]] himself being included using his final ''[[Rayman 3]]'' character design. This showcases a transitional point in the project, from ''Rayman 2000'' to ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
+</gallery>
+===''Rayman Legends''===
+The [[Dark Teensy]] from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' rides a similar flying machine to the one [[Rayman]] was intended to use. It is likely that this machine was inspired by the vehicle from ''Rayman 2000''.
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
+Ptizêtre Maléfique RL.png|The [[Dark Teensy]] on their flying vehicle.
 </gallery>