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| image = [[File:Rayman Legends Retold Cover Art.jpeg|250px|center|Rayman Legends Retold]]

| developed by = [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier]], [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Milan]], [[Pastagames]]

| game engine = [[Snowdrop]] and [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]]<ref name="ubiart">[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman Legends Retold'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1555965#p1555965</ref>

'''''Rayman Legends Retold''''' is an upcoming 2.5D/3D action-platformer co-developed by [[Ubisoft|Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan]] and published by [[Ubisoft]]. Officially revealed during a Sony State of Play presentation, the game is scheduled for release on the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 1, 2026.<ref name="official_page">PlayStation.Blog, ''Rayman Legends Retold out October 1 on PS5'', https://blog.playstation.com/2026/06/02/rayman-legends-retold-out-october-1-on-ps5/</ref> The game will have a retail price of $39.99.

Developed using both the [[Snowdrop]] and [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] engines<ref name="ubiart" />, the game serves as a bold 3D reimagining of the original ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. Brand Art Director Guillaume Arvieu described the game's style as "a bridge between the visual richness and dramatization of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3|3]]'', and the efficiency and clarity of the side-scrolling gameplay of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''."<ref name="official_page" /> According to Brand Director Guillaume Cerda, the development team utilized Snowdrop to deliver a more expressive Rayman experience that fully takes advantage of the PS5's capabilities, while Brand Producer Loïc Gounon stated the game preserves what fans love while expanding [[Rayman]]'s lore and world logic.<ref name="official_page" />

For the first time since ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the characters are fully voiced and participate in fully dynamic, voiced in-game cutscenes where they actively interact with one another.<ref name="official_page" /><ref name="vnheard" /> [[David Gasman]] returns as the voice of [[Rayman]], while [[Billy West]] reprises his role as [[Murfy]].<ref name="vnheard" />

[[Betilla]] appears in the game as a goddess-like character, boasting a highly redesigned, realistic human-like appearance rather than her cartoonish look from ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' or the [[Rayman 1|original ''Rayman'']].<ref name="vnheard" />

* [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]: Wears glasses and has an eccentric, hipster-like appearance. He is also accompanied by a bird companion with a similar color scheme to [[Betilla]]; it is possible that this is [[Betilla]], having taken a new form, but this is unconfirmed.

Rayman Legends Retold Bubble Dreamer.jpg|The [[Bubble Dreamer]] with a different look.

 

 

Rayman Legends Retold World Map.webp|All of the worlds on a new map.

''Rayman Legends Retold'' is available for pre-order in three distinct editions:<ref name="official_page" />

* '''Standard Edition:''' Includes the base game and a digital copy of ''[[Rayman Origins#Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition|Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition]]'' (supporting 4K resolution, 60 FPS, controller haptic feedback, and modern quality-of-life upgrades).

* '''Deluxe Edition:''' Includes the base game, a digital copy of ''[[Rayman Origins#Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition|Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition]]'', an in-game Art Gallery, and the Retro Pack (containing 4 costumes for [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], [[Barbara]], and [[Grand Minimus]] inspired by [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]).

* '''Launch Edition:''' Includes a physical copy of the base game, a digital copy of ''[[Rayman Origins#Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition|Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition]]'', a printed map of the [[Glade of Dreams]], three lithographs, and a slipcase.

A Deluxe Upgrade Pack, containing the extra content in the Deluxe Edition, will also be made available. Pre-ordering any edition of the game awards the '''Hoodlum Havoc Pack''', which grants the player two costumes for [[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] inspired by ''[[Rayman 3]]''.<ref name="official_page" />

== Reception ==

''Retold'' received mixed to positive reactions upon being revealed, with criticism towards the decision to remake ''Legends'' after the franchise's near decade-long hiatus rather than making a brand new game or remaking an older game like ''[[Rayman 2]]'' or ''[[Rayman 3]]''. Some of the character redesigns were met with positivity, such as [[Barbara]]'s design in her first appearance in a 3D-style ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' game, while others have received criticism, most notably Rayman's separate eyes and [[Betilla]]'s more realistic, human-like design.

 

In contrast to the criticism, the visual quality, voice acting, cutscenes, new content and gameplay have received praise, with many expressing gratitude for [[Rayman]] still being relevant at [[Ubisoft]].

 

When asked why Ubisoft decided to remake ''Rayman Legends'', Rayman Brand Producer Loïc Gounon responded that they hoped the remake would “be the foundation for the future” of Rayman as an ongoing series.<ref>https://www.nintendolife.com/previews/hands-on-rayman-legends-retold-somehow-legends-returned-but-why</ref>  

 

{{Quote|text=We think it might be the time to come back with more adventurous 3D Rayman games. We are starting with that project, that's what we are aiming for, in a way, and what we want for Rayman, and we think it's a good match, both for the players and the market. [...] We are setting up a new team. We're resetting the foundation for the franchise. That's why also being – even though we are a bit more than a remake – being partially a remake, there are some solid grounds where we felt it was a good way to bring back the franchise.|sign=Loïc Gounon|source=Gamesradar<ref>https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rayman/ubisoft-is-planning-a-new-more-adventurous-3d-rayman-game-but-only-if-everything-goes-well-with-its-rayman-legends-retold-remake/</ref>}}

''TheGamer'', citing a leaker who had revealed the remake before its official announcement, reported that development of ''Rayman 4'' would depend on how well <nowiki>''Rayman Legends Retold''</nowiki> performs financially.<ref>https://www.thegamer.com/rayman-4-reportedly-depends-on-legends-retold-sales-success/</ref>

Rayman-Legends-Retold-Skin-Leak.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s "[[Heavy Metal Fist|Metal Mania]]" costume, as shown through a leaked image.

Rayman Legends Retold Key Art.png|The official key art for the game.

Rayman Legends Retold Official poster.jpeg|The key art with no characters above the logo.

Rayman Legends Retold Cover Art No Logo.jpeg|The key art for the game with no logo.

Rayman Legends Retold Breathing Fire!.jpg|The heroes fighting a dark, possessed version of [[Grunderbite]].

Legends Retold Vilain.png|An unidentified new villain.

Retold Trailer Dark Teensy.png|A [[Dark Teensy]] and the [[Mechanical Dragon]]