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| name = Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition

| image = [[File:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition.jpg|250px|Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]

| published by = [[Ubisoft~~]], Atari~~

| published by = Ubisoft

| developed by = Digital Eclipse

| soundtrack by = [[Christophe Héral]]

| release date = '''Digital:''' 13th February 2026<br>

'''Physical:''' June 2026

'''Physical:''' 26th June 2026

| genre = 2D platformer

| gameplay mode = Single player

| platforms = Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam, Ubisoft Connect

~~| distribution media = Digital download~~

}}

'''''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition''''' is a compilation and remaster of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], developed by Digital Eclipse in ~~partnership~~ with [[Ubisoft]] and Atari to commemorate the [[Rayman (series)#30th anniversary|series's 30th anniversary]]. Its digital edition ~~is scheduled for release~~ on February 13 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam and Ubisoft Connect, and a physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster ~~is set to release~~ in June 2026.

'''''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition''''' is a compilation and remaster of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], developed by Digital Eclipse in collaboration with [[Ubisoft]] and published by [[Ubisoft]] in partnership with Atari to commemorate the [[Rayman (series)#30th anniversary|series's 30th anniversary]]. Its digital edition was released on February 13 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam and Ubisoft Connect, and a physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster was released in June 2026.

==Announcement==

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* 60 levels from ''[[Rayman 60 Levels]]''.

==~~Features~~==

==Changes from the original games==

The game ~~includes additional content such as over 50 minutes of interviews with~~ the original ~~developers, a gallery of concept art and~~ the ~~previously unreleased~~ [[~~The Bible of Game Design~~|~~Bible of Game Design~~]]. ~~The game will~~ also ~~feature~~ a ~~reimagined soundtrack by~~ [[~~Christophe Héral~~]]~~, the composer~~ for the [[~~UbiArt~~]] ''[[Rayman (~~series~~)|Rayman]]'' ~~games~~.

The collection features two modes from the main menu - the first being the history section and the second being the games. Each game uses a specifically configured emulator to run it from the original ROM. The following emulators are used:

* ''Pancake'' for the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]]. This version also uses a statically re-compiled version of the game, with various patches applied for the new widescreen support.

* ''BigPEmu'' for the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]].

* ''DREAMM'' for the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]].

* ''sameboy'' for the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color version]].

* ''mGBA'' for the [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance version]].

* ''Mednafen (snes_faust)'' for the [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|Super Nintendo prototype]].

===~~Quality~~ of ~~life~~===

===History section===

The game includes a 60-second rewind feature and ~~multiple~~ save slots. Additionally, a menu allows players to toggle several cheats, though activating some of them disables achievements:

Accessible from the main menu is an interactive history section featuring over 50 minutes of interviews with the original developers, a gallery of concept art and the previously unreleased ''[[The Bible of Game Design|Bible of Game Design]]''.

===Soundtrack===

{{Main|Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition (Original Game Soundtrack)}}

The game features a new soundtrack by [[Christophe Héral]], the composer for the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' games. More specifically, all versions except the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color]] one, which uses the soundtrack from the Chromatic re-release, feature faithful arrangements of the music that [[Rémi Gazel]] composed for the original game, while the rest of the original soundtrack is entirely replaced with new music.

The game's soundtrack was released as an album titled ''[[Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition (Original Game Soundtrack)]]'' on May 7 2026.

===Enhancements===

The game includes a 60-second rewind feature and 3 save slots per game, acting as save-states. Additionally, a menu allows players to toggle several cheats, though activating some of them disables achievements:

* Infinite [[Life|lives]]

* Maximum health points

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* Unlock all levels

* Unlock all abilities

===Other changes===

* The [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]] has a native widescreen option, extending the horizontal viewing area of the game.

* The intro in the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]] no longer has [[Rayman]] say "No problem" at the end.

* The two levels "The enchanted forest" and "High flyer" in ''[[Rayman By His Fans]]'' can no longer be accessed. Attempting to enter them shows the message "Level not available". This is due to an oversight in the usage of the [[gendoor]]s in the levels causing the game to crash if a checkpoint is taken twice.

* The [[Ray Breakout]] minigame can now be accessed from a single button press in the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]].

===Missing features===

* The [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation]] and [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS]] versions can only be played in English, even though the original releases had additional languages supported. For the other versions, the in-game language selections still function the same as before.

* The option to have parallax scrolling enabled for the backgrounds in the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]] is no longer accessible, making it be forced to be turned off.

* The [[Ubi Key]] cannot be used in the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color version]], making the [[Ubi Cliff]] bonus level inaccessible.

* The intro and outro videos are missing from the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]].

* The [[Ray Breakout]] minigame can not be accessed in the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]].

===Bugs===

* When playing the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]] in widescreen, there are some cases of sprites getting cut off, especially for the in-level effects such as the snow. The demos that play when waiting on the title screen are also out of sync in widescreen, causing them to not play correctly.

* The screen transitions do not play when changing levels in the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]].

===Unused content===

* There are unused, incomplete, localized subtitles for the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation]] intro.

* Unused text mentions an enhancement named "Electoon Guide".

* There are three unused achievements in the MS-DOS version:

** "Take a picture at each [[The Photographer|photobooth]]"

** "Make a funny face at a [[Livingstone|lividstone]] to scare him"

** "Achieve X mini games of [[The Magician (Rayman 1)|the magician]]"

* An unused ROM for the [[Rayman (early production)#Atari Jaguar early prototype|Atari Jaguar prototype]] exists in the game's data.

==Reception==

''Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the review aggregator website Metacritic. Push Square rated the game 6/10, praising the gameplay "holding up well after all these years" and the inclusion of additional levels, but criticizing the soundtrack "cutting out entirely, leaving large silences" and stating that the different ports "feel almost identical", opining that the anniversary package should have included other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]]. Similar remarks were issued by Nintendo Life, who gave the game a score of 7/10, outlining the game's value to a "super fan of the original game", noting the absence of the original soundtrack and stating that it "would have been nice to at least have had ''[[Rayman 2]]'' included".<ref>Metacritic, ''Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Reviews'', https://www.metacritic.com/game/rayman-30th-anniversary-edition/</ref>

Upon launch, the ''30th Anniversary Edition'' received mixed reviews on Steam, with more than half of the reviews being negative. Users complained about the new soundtrack not being faithful to the game, with no option to switch to the original soundtrack, as well as the forced DRM via Ubisoft Connect.<ref>Steam, ''Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition'', https://store.steampowered.com/app/4094670/Rayman_30th_Anniversary_Edition/</ref> A [[Ubisoft]] employee later stated on the official [[Ubisoft]] Discord server that the team will "look into" the ability to swap to the original soundtrack. After a saved game bug was discovered, one [[Ubisoft]] support representative falsely reported the end of the game's support after less than two days of its release; this was later debunked by another employee.{{Citation needed}}

==Physical version==

A physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster ~~is set to release~~ in June 2026.

A physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster was released in June 2026.

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition (physical edition).jpg|The content of the physical edition

</gallery>

==Updates==

On March 25 2026, it was announced that the game would be receiving a patch in April, updating it to version 1.1.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition V1.1 Patch Notes'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=75950</ref> It is set to fix several issues, mainly around saving the game and audio.

==See also==

* [[List of achievements and trophies in Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition|List of achievements and trophies in ''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition'']]

==References==

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[[fr:Rayman - Édition 30e anniversaire]]

[[fr:Rayman : Édition 30e anniversaire]]

[[it:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]

[[es:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]

[[ru:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]

[[zh:雷曼：30 周年纪念版]]

[[Category:Rayman games]]

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 | name = Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition
 | image = [[File:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition.jpg|250px|Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]
-| published by = [[Ubisoft]], Atari
+| published by = Ubisoft
 | developed by = Digital Eclipse
 | soundtrack by = [[Christophe Héral]]
 | release date = '''Digital:''' 13th February 2026<br>
-'''Physical:''' June 2026
+'''Physical:''' 26th June 2026
 | genre = 2D platformer
 | gameplay mode = Single player
 | platforms = Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam, Ubisoft Connect
-| distribution media = Digital download
 }}
-'''''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition''''' is a compilation and remaster of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], developed by Digital Eclipse in partnership with [[Ubisoft]] and Atari to commemorate the [[Rayman (series)#30th anniversary|series's 30th anniversary]]. Its digital edition is scheduled for release on February 13 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam and Ubisoft Connect, and a physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster is set to release in June 2026.
+'''''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition''''' is a compilation and remaster of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], developed by Digital Eclipse in collaboration with [[Ubisoft]] and published by [[Ubisoft]] in partnership with Atari to commemorate the [[Rayman (series)#30th anniversary|series's 30th anniversary]]. Its digital edition was released on February 13 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam and Ubisoft Connect, and a physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster was released in June 2026.
 ==Announcement==
@@ Line 38: / Line 37: @@
 * 60 levels from ''[[Rayman 60 Levels]]''.
-==Features==
+==Changes from the original games==
-The game includes additional content such as over 50 minutes of interviews with the original developers, a gallery of concept art and the previously unreleased [[The Bible of Game Design|Bible of Game Design]]. The game will also feature a reimagined soundtrack by [[Christophe Héral]], the composer for the [[UbiArt]] ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' games.
+The collection features two modes from the main menu - the first being the history section and the second being the games. Each game uses a specifically configured emulator to run it from the original ROM. The following emulators are used:
+* ''Pancake'' for the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]]. This version also uses a statically re-compiled version of the game, with various patches applied for the new widescreen support.
+* ''BigPEmu'' for the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]].
+* ''DREAMM'' for the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]].
+* ''sameboy'' for the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color version]].
+* ''mGBA'' for the [[Rayman Advance|Game Boy Advance version]].
+* ''Mednafen (snes_faust)'' for the [[Rayman (cancelled prototype)|Super Nintendo prototype]].
-===Quality of life===
+===History section===
-The game includes a 60-second rewind feature and multiple save slots. Additionally, a menu allows players to toggle several cheats, though activating some of them disables achievements:
+Accessible from the main menu is an interactive history section featuring over 50 minutes of interviews with the original developers, a gallery of concept art and the previously unreleased ''[[The Bible of Game Design|Bible of Game Design]]''.
+===Soundtrack===
+{{Main|Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition (Original Game Soundtrack)}}
+The game features a new soundtrack by [[Christophe Héral]], the composer for the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' games. More specifically, all versions except the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color]] one, which uses the soundtrack from the Chromatic re-release, feature faithful arrangements of the music that [[Rémi Gazel]] composed for the original game, while the rest of the original soundtrack is entirely replaced with new music.
+The game's soundtrack was released as an album titled ''[[Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition (Original Game Soundtrack)]]'' on May 7 2026.
+===Enhancements===
+The game includes a 60-second rewind feature and 3 save slots per game, acting as save-states. Additionally, a menu allows players to toggle several cheats, though activating some of them disables achievements:
 * Infinite [[Life|lives]]
 * Maximum health points
@@ Line 48: / Line 63: @@
 * Unlock all levels
 * Unlock all abilities
+===Other changes===
+* The [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]] has a native widescreen option, extending the horizontal viewing area of the game.
+* The intro in the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]] no longer has [[Rayman]] say "No problem" at the end.
+* The two levels "The enchanted forest" and "High flyer" in ''[[Rayman By His Fans]]'' can no longer be accessed. Attempting to enter them shows the message "Level not available". This is due to an oversight in the usage of the [[gendoor]]s in the levels causing the game to crash if a checkpoint is taken twice.
+* The [[Ray Breakout]] minigame can now be accessed from a single button press in the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]].
+===Missing features===
+* The [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation]] and [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS]] versions can only be played in English, even though the original releases had additional languages supported. For the other versions, the in-game language selections still function the same as before.
+* The option to have parallax scrolling enabled for the backgrounds in the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]] is no longer accessible, making it be forced to be turned off.
+* The [[Ubi Key]] cannot be used in the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color version]], making the [[Ubi Cliff]] bonus level inaccessible.
+* The intro and outro videos are missing from the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]].
+* The [[Ray Breakout]] minigame can not be accessed in the [[Rayman 1#PC (DOS/Windows)|MS-DOS version]].
+===Bugs===
+* When playing the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation version]] in widescreen, there are some cases of sprites getting cut off, especially for the in-level effects such as the snow. The demos that play when waiting on the title screen are also out of sync in widescreen, causing them to not play correctly.
+* The screen transitions do not play when changing levels in the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]].
+===Unused content===
+* There are unused, incomplete, localized subtitles for the [[Rayman 1#Sony PlayStation|PlayStation]] intro.
+* Unused text mentions an enhancement named "Electoon Guide".
+* There are three unused achievements in the MS-DOS version:
+** "Take a picture at each [[The Photographer|photobooth]]"
+** "Make a funny face at a [[Livingstone|lividstone]] to scare him"
+** "Achieve X mini games of [[The Magician (Rayman 1)|the magician]]"
+* An unused ROM for the [[Rayman (early production)#Atari Jaguar early prototype|Atari Jaguar prototype]] exists in the game's data.
+==Reception==
+''Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the review aggregator website Metacritic. Push Square rated the game 6/10, praising the gameplay "holding up well after all these years" and the inclusion of additional levels, but criticizing the soundtrack "cutting out entirely, leaving large silences" and stating that the different ports "feel almost identical", opining that the anniversary package should have included other [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]]. Similar remarks were issued by Nintendo Life, who gave the game a score of 7/10, outlining the game's value to a "super fan of the original game", noting the absence of the original soundtrack and stating that it "would have been nice to at least have had ''[[Rayman 2]]'' included".<ref>Metacritic, ''Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Reviews'', https://www.metacritic.com/game/rayman-30th-anniversary-edition/</ref>
+Upon launch, the ''30th Anniversary Edition'' received mixed reviews on Steam, with more than half of the reviews being negative. Users complained about the new soundtrack not being faithful to the game, with no option to switch to the original soundtrack, as well as the forced DRM via Ubisoft Connect.<ref>Steam, ''Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition'', https://store.steampowered.com/app/4094670/Rayman_30th_Anniversary_Edition/</ref> A [[Ubisoft]] employee later stated on the official [[Ubisoft]] Discord server that the team will "look into" the ability to swap to the original soundtrack. After a saved game bug was discovered, one [[Ubisoft]] support representative falsely reported the end of the game's support after less than two days of its release; this was later debunked by another employee.{{Citation needed}}
 ==Physical version==
-A physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster is set to release in June 2026.
+A physical version containing postcards, stickers and a poster was released in June 2026.
 <gallery>
 Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition (physical edition).jpg|The content of the physical edition
 </gallery>
+==Updates==
+On March 25 2026, it was announced that the game would be receiving a patch in April, updating it to version 1.1.<ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition V1.1 Patch Notes'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=75950</ref> It is set to fix several issues, mainly around saving the game and audio.
+==See also==
+* [[List of achievements and trophies in Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition|List of achievements and trophies in ''Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition'']]
 ==References==
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 {{Rayman series}}
-[[fr:Rayman - Édition 30e anniversaire]]
+[[fr:Rayman : Édition 30e anniversaire]]
+[[it:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]
+[[es:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]
+[[ru:Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition]]
+[[zh:雷曼：30 周年纪念版]]
 [[Category:Rayman games]]