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This is a list of works in popular culture which make references to the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]].
This is a list of works in popular culture which make references to the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]].
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== Advertisements ==
==Advertisements==
===Oasis promo===
[[Rayman]] appeared in a promo for the French soft drink brand Oasis, on the France 2 channel.
 
<gallery>
Rayman Oasis Promo.png
</gallery>
 
===Royal. V - It's Good To Be The King (1999)===
As part of a promotion for ''[[Rayman 2]]'', a music video by Royal. V, which included pre-release footage of the game, was released in 1999 by French label Versailles.
 
<gallery>
Royal V.jpg|Cover of the album.
</gallery>
 
===Orange===
===Orange===
[[File:Orange4GPub.jpg|thumb|320px|right|The ''Orange'' publicity.]]
[[Rayman]] was featured on their billboard adverts promoting their 4G connectivity.


[[Rayman]] was featured on their billboard adverts promoting their 4G connectivity.
<gallery>
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Orange4GPub.jpg|The Orange publicity.
</gallery>
 
===''Rayman Legends''===
Both [[Rayman]] and famous rapper [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg Snoop Dogg] were featured in a trailer for ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
 
<gallery>
PopCulture Trailer.jpg|[[Rayman]] and Snoop Dogg.
</gallery>
 
===Chinajoy 2019===
During the Chinajoy 2019 event, a video to promote the Rabbids to the Chinese market was presented. During this video a [[Rayman]] balloon can be seen attached to a shopping cart.


===''[[Rayman Legends]]''===
<gallery>
[[File:PopCulture_Trailer.jpg|thumb|320px|right|[[Rayman]] and Snoop Dogg.]]
Rayman Balloon Chinajoy 2019.jpg
</gallery>


Both [[Rayman]] and famous rapper [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg Snoop Lion] were featured in a trailer for ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
===Picture Perfect Phantasy===
In 2013, Dirk Lance, Jose Pasillas II of Incubus, and DJs Slimkid3 and Nu-Mark teamed up to form the group 4 Player Co-Op. Their first and only song so far was "Picture Perfect Phantasy", which is inspired by ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and features clips of the game in its [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn_kGfSur38 music video]. The lyrics mention [[Teensies In Trouble]], [[Fiesta de los Muertos]], [[20,000 Lums Under the Sea]], and characters from the game. 100 copies of a limited edition 7" vinyl release of the song signed by the artists were auctioned for charity, with the cover featuring the [[Fiesta de los Muertos]] world.


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<gallery>
Picture Perfect Phantasy vinyl cover.jpg|The cover of the limited edition vinyl release of "Picture Perfect Phantasy".
</gallery>


==Comic books==
==Comic books==
===''The Lapins Crétins''===
===''The Lapins Crétins''===
With the exception of the [[Renversant!|third volume]], [[Rayman]] or another character of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] makes a cameo appearance in all the volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Pujol]]'s [[Rabbids]] comic books.
With the exception of the [[Renversant !|third volume]], [[Rayman]] or another character from the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'']] or [[Rabbids (series)|''Rabbids'']] series makes a cameo appearance in the first ten volumes of [[Thitaume]] and [[Romain Pujol]]'s [[Rabbids (comic book series)|''Rabbids'' comic books]].


<table>
<gallery>
<tr>
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Cameo.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Bwaaaaaaaaaah!]]''.
<td valign="top">[[File:Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!_Cameo.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!‎]]''.]]</td>
Invasion Cameo.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Invasion]]''.
<td valign="top">[[File:Invasion_Cameo.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Invasion‎]]''.]]</td>
Gribouillages Cameo.jpg|[[Bzzit]]'s cameo in ''[[Gribouillages]]''.
<td valign="top">[[File:Gribouillages_Cameo.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Bzzit]]'s cameo in ''[[Gribouillages]]''.]]</td>
Lavieenrose Cameo.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[La vie en rose]]''.
</tr>
Givrés! Cameo.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Givrés!]]''.
</table>
Unecaseenmoins! Cameo.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Une case en moins!]]''.
 
Hypnose Cameo.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Hypnose]]''.
<table>
</gallery>
<tr>
<td valign="top">[[File:Lavieenrose_Cameo.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[La vie en rose‎‎]]''.]]</td>
<td valign="top">[[File:Givrés!_Cameo.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Givrés!‎]]''.]]</td>
</tr>
</table>


===''Enfer & Parodie''===
===''Enfer & Parodie''===


This series of Yohann Morin, Jean-Christophe Almodovar and Thomas Borginet features many characters from popular culture in humorous situations.
This series of Yohann Morin, Jean-Christophe Almodovar and Thomas Borginet features many characters from popular culture in humorous situations.
<br>The cover of the first volume presents several [[Rabbids]].
<br>The cover of the first volume presents several [[Rabbid]]s.
<br>In the second volume, [[Rayman]] appears page 29.
<br>In the second volume, [[Rayman]] appears page 29.
<br>In the third volume, [[Rabbids]] appear page 18.
<br>In the third volume, [[Rabbid]]s appear page 18.
 
<gallery>
PopCulture Parodie1.jpg|The cover of the first volume
PopCulture Parodie2.jpg|[[Rayman]] in the second volume
PopCulture Parodie3.jpg|[[Rabbid]]s in the third volume
</gallery>
 
===''Joueur du Grenier''===
[[Rayman]] was parodied in a comic strip in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier.
 
<gallery>
JDG V2Cameo.jpg|A reference to Rayman in the second volume of Joueur du Grenier comics
</gallery>
 
===''Dofus''===
In the comic ''Dofus'', [[Rayman]] appears in page 20 of the 19th volume (titled: "La Baraque dans les bois").


<table>
<gallery>
<tr>
Dofus V19P20 Cameo.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''Dofus''.
<td valign="top">[[Image:PopCulture_Parodie1.jpg|thumb|320px|The cover of the first volume]]</td>
</gallery>
<td valign="top">[[Image:PopCulture_Parodie2.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Rayman]] in the second volume]]</td>
 
<td valign="top">[[Image:PopCulture_Parodie3.jpg|thumb|320px|[[Rabbids]] in the third volume]]</td>
===''Turma da Mônica''===
</tr>
[[Rayman]] appears in a Brazilian comic called ''Turma da Mônica'' with other video game characters.
</table>
 
<gallery>
Turma Da Monica Cameo.jpeg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''Turma da Mônica''.
</gallery>


==Television==
==Television==
===''Mad''===
===''Mad''===
[[File:PopCulture_Mad.jpg|thumb|320px|right|[[Rayman]] and [[Betilla]] in ''Everyone Loves Rayman''.]]
That animated sketch comedy television series featured an episode entitled "Adventures of TaunTaun / Everyone Loves Rayman". The latter segment is a combined parody of the ''Rayman'' series and the American sitcom ''Everybody Loves Raymond''.
That animated sketch comedy television series featured an episode entitled "Adventures of TaunTaun / Everyone Loves Rayman". The latter segment is a combined parody of the ''Rayman'' series and the American sitcom ''Everybody Loves Raymond''.


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<gallery>
PopCulture Mad.jpg|right|[[Rayman]] and [[Betilla]] in ''Everyone Loves Rayman''.
</gallery>


===''Rodzinka.pl''===
===''Rodzinka.pl''===
In this Polish comedy TV series, the kids' room has got a ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' wallpaper with [[Globox]] visible on it.


In this polish comedy TV series, the kids' room has got a ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' wallpaper with [[Globox]] visible on it.
<gallery>
Rodzinka pl Rayman Origins poster.png|''[[Rayman Origins]]'' poster that appears in the show.
</gallery>


===''Les Guignols de l'Info''===
===''Les Guignols de l'info''===
[[Image:PopCulture_Guignols.jpg|thumb|320px|right|''Sarko et les Soutiens Crétins'']]
On 29 October 2014, the show made a parody of ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'': "Sarko et les Soutiens Crétins".


The 29 October of 2014, the show has made a parody of ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' : ''Sarko et les Soutiens Crétins''.
<gallery>
PopCulture Guignols.jpg|"Sarko et les Soutiens Crétins"
</gallery>


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==Publicity==
===NFL 2K 1999 commercial===
In 1999, [[Rayman]] appears in a ''NFL 2K'' commercial for the Sega Dreamcast, that was part of the "It's Thinking" ad campaign.
 
<gallery>
NFL 2K Commercial 1.jpg
NFL 2K Commercial 2.jpg
NFL 2K Commercial 3.jpg
</gallery>
 
===Nestlé's Chocapic 2001 Portuguese commercial===
In 2001, a Portuguese television commercial for the Chocapic cereals showed a kid playing ''[[Rayman 2]]'' on a PlayStation. There is also a French version of this commercial which was aired in the year 2002.<ref>YouTube, ''Pub Chocapic - Jeux Vidéo Addict 4K [2002]'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-qNro2eeFY</ref>
 
<gallery>
Chocapic commercial 1.png|Scene from the Chocapic commercial.
Chocapic commercial 2.png|Scene from the Chocapic commercial.
</gallery>
 
===PlayStation Classic trailer===
In 2018, [[Rayman]] appeared in a trailer for the PlayStation Classic console.
 
<gallery>
PSC Trailer Rayman.png|[[Rayman]] as he appears in the trailer
</gallery>


==Video games==
==Video games==
===''Cosmic Family''===
An educational game for children developed by [[Ubisoft]] Barcelona, it was originally released for the PC in the year 1997<ref>Internet Archive, ''Cosmic Family 1997 PC CD Spanish'', https://archive.org/details/CosmicFamily1997PCCDSpanish</ref> and later ported to the Wii in the year 2007. The game involves clicking on characters and items that trigger certain cutscenes. During one of these cutscenes [[Rayman]] can be seen popping out of a book.
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Cosmic Family Rayman.jpg
</gallery>
===''Tonic Trouble''===
''[[Tonic Trouble]]'' is a [[Ubisoft]] game on which [[Rayman]] creator [[Michel Ancel]] worked. It was developed prior to ''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', largely in order to test the engine planned for use in that game. All characters in ''Tonic Trouble'' are limbless, like [[Rayman's species]]. [[Rayman]] himself appears briefly during the end credits of the PC version of the game.
<gallery>
Rayman Tonic Trouble credits.png|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.
</gallery>
===''Hype: The Time Quest''===
An image of [[Rayman]] appears in the sheet of a bed in the adventure video game ''Hype: The Time Quest''.


===''[[Tonic Trouble]]''===
<gallery>
[[File:Rayman Tonic Trouble credits cameo.jpg|thumb|320px|right|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''[[Tonic Trouble]]''.]]
Hype The Time Quest Rayman.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s cameo in ''Hype: The Time Quest''.
</gallery>


This is a [[Ubisoft]] game on which [[Rayman]] creator [[Michel Ancel]] worked. It was developed prior to ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', largely in order to test the engine planned for use in that game. All characters in ''Tonic Trouble'' are limbless, like [[Rayman's species]]. [[Rayman]] himself appears briefly during the end credits of the PC version of the game.
===''Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction''===
A truck themed after [[Rayman]] can be unlocked in the video game ''Monster Jam: Maximum Destruction''. The truck lacks any kind of lower suspension, so the wheels seem to be floating, just like [[Rayman]]'s body parts.


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<gallery>
Monster Jam Rayman Truck.png|The [[Rayman]] truck.
</gallery>


===''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]''===
===''Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell''===
[[File:Aedes_Raymanis_Beyond_Good_and_Evil.jpg|thumb|320px|right|The [[mosquito]] in ''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]''.]]
In the first game of the series, released in 2002 and developed by [[Ubisoft]] Montreal, there are vending machines in the CIA HQ level that contain bags with the name and face of [[Rayman]].


This is another [[Ubisoft]] game developed by [[Michel Ancel]]. It contains a hidden reference to the ''Rayman'' games: a distinctive pink [[mosquito]] can be found on the nose of a dead cow in the factory level.
<gallery>
Splinter Cell Rayman Bag.png|[[Rayman]] bag that can be seen using the scope to zoom in.
</gallery>


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===''Beyond Good and Evil''===
''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]'' is another [[Ubisoft]] game developed by [[Michel Ancel]]. It contains a hidden reference to the ''Rayman'' games: a distinctive pink [[giant mosquito]] can be found on the nose of a dead cow in the factory level.
 
<gallery>
Aedes Raymanis Beyond Good and Evil.jpg|The [[giant mosquito]] in ''[[Beyond Good & Evil]]''.
</gallery>


===''Prince of Persia: Warrior Within''===
===''Prince of Persia: Warrior Within''===
[[File:PopCulture_WarriorWithin.jpg|thumb|320px|right|[[Rayman]]'s hand in ''Warrior Within''.]]
In that [[Ubisoft]] game, the player can find [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist]], and use it as a weapon.
In that [[Ubisoft]] game, the player can find [[Rayman]]'s [[telescopic fist]], and use it as a weapon.


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<gallery>
PopCulture WarriorWithin.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s hand in ''Warrior Within''.
</gallery>


===''Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum''===
===''Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum''===
[[File:PopCulture_XXL2.jpg|thumb|320px|right|That cinematic introduces the first [[Rayman]] legionary.]]
That game features Roman legionaries based on several popular video game characters, including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man and [[Rayman]]. A painting that can be seen on a wall shows a Rayman legionary pulling a rabbit out of a hat, despite the fact that the game was released a year before ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''.


That game features Roman legionaries based on several popular video game characters, including Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man and [[Rayman]]. A painting that can be seen on a wall shows a Rayman legionary pulling a rabbit out of a hat, despite the fact that the game was released a year before ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]''.
<gallery>
PopCulture XXL2.jpg|That cinematic introduces the first [[Rayman]] legionary.
</gallery>
 
===''Drawn to Life''===
In one of the previous builds for the Nintendo DS game ''Drawn to Life'', [[Rayman]] can be found as one of the templates that can be used to draw the player's character.<ref>Twitter, @FFXIIIFacts, https://twitter.com/FFXIIIFacts/status/1574178328436940800, « Build for the beta versions if anyone is interested, one of them has Rayman, just scroll through the characters »</ref>
 
<gallery>
Drawn to Life Beta Rayman.png|Rayman template
</gallery>


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===''Academy of Champions: Football''===
In the [[Ubisoft]] game ''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]'', [[Rayman]] appears alongside other characters of the company: The Prince of Persia, Sam Fisher from ''Splinter Cell'', Altaïr from ''Assassin's Creed'', Jade from ''Beyond Good and Evil'' and [[Rabbid]]s. Rayman plays as a goalkeeper. In the shop, the player can buy Rayman-styled hat and gloves. Finally, if the player speaks with [[Rayman]], he sometimes mentions [[Globox]].


===''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]''===
<gallery>
[[Image:Academy_of_Champions_characters.jpg|thumb|320px|right|[[Rayman]] and other characters from [[Ubisoft]] games in ''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]'']]
Academy of Champions characters.jpg|[[Rayman]] and other characters from [[Ubisoft]] games in ''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]''
Raymansoccer.jpeg|Artwork of [[Rayman]] for ''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]''
Rabbidssocccer.jpeg|Artwork of a [[Rabbid]] for ''[[Academy of Champions: Football]]''
</gallery>


In this [[Ubisoft]] game, [[Rayman]] appears alongside other characters of the company: The Prince of Persia, Sam Fisher from ''Splinter Cell'', Altaïr from ''Assassin's Creed'', Jade from ''Beyond Good & Evil'' and [[Rabbid]]s. Rayman plays as a goalkeeper. In the shop, the player can buy Rayman-styled hat and gloves. Finally, if the player speaks with [[Rayman]], he sometimes  mentions [[Globox]].
===''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up''===


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Three [[Rabbid]]s are available as playable characters in this [[Ubisoft]] game.


===''Minecraft''===
===''Minecraft''===
[[File:PopCulture_Minecraft.jpg|thumb|320px|right|''Minecraft'' skins of [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]].]]
[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as skin costume for the Xbox 360 version of that game.
 
<gallery>
PopCulture Minecraft.jpg|''Minecraft'' skins of [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]].
</gallery>


[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as skin costume for the Xbox 360 version of that game.
===''Trials Fusion''===
[[Rayman]] appears as a skin in the platform racing video game ''Trials Fusion'', and can be purchased for 995 Acorns. A model for [[Barbara]] was also designed.


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<gallery>
Rayman-Trials-Fusion.jpg|[[Rayman]] in ''Trials Fusion''.
Barbara Trials Fusion.jpg|[[Barbara]] in ''Trials Fusion''.
</gallery>


===''Just Dance 2015''===
===''Just Dance 2015''===
[[File:PopCulture_JustDance.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Some ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' characters in ''Love Is All''.]]
The background from the level ''Love Is All'' of ''Just Dance 2015'' features scenery from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and characters such as the [[Rabbid]]s, [[Sir Globrax]], [[Murfy]], [[Sir Rayelot]], and the [[Elder Teensy]]. Aside from that, avatars of [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], a [[Teensie]], [[Barbara]] and the [[Rabbid]]s can be found as unlockables in various games of the series.
 
<gallery>
PopCulture JustDance.jpg|Some ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' characters in ''Love Is All'' from ''Just Dance 2015''.
Just Dance 2014 Rayman Avatar.png|Avatar of [[Rayman]] in ''Just Dance 2014''.
Rayman Just Dance Avatar.png|Rayman avatar.
Globox Just Dance Avatar.png|Globox avatar.
Teensie Just Dance Avatar.png|Teensie avatar.
Barbara Just Dance Avatar.png|Barbara avatar.
</gallery>
 
===''Just Dance 2018''===
''Food Paradise'', one of the Double Rumble routines in the Nintendo Switch version of ''Just Dance 2018'', is set to a remix of the song "[https://raytunes.raymanpc.com/music/RO-OST/09%20-%20(Gourmand%20Land)%20Glacier%20Cocktail.mp3 Glacier Cocktail]" from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
 
This routine also appears in the Chinese version of ''Just Dance Unlimited'' as a regular routine.
 
<gallery>
Food Paradise Promo Screenshot.webp|Promotional screenshot of Food Paradise
</gallery>


The background from the level ''Love Is All'' features scenarios from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' and characters such as  [[Sir Globrax]], [[Murfy]], [[Sir Rayelot]], etc
===''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''===
While nothing from the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] appears in the final version of ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS'', the game's files feature a table for unused [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiibo Amiibo] support. Among the characters listed on the table is [[Rayman]], suggesting that he was not only meant to appear in the game but that a [[Rayman]] Amiibo was also planned to be produced at some point. The Amiibo never came to fruition, however, presumably since [[Rayman]]'s lack of limbs would have made it challenging to create a figure of him.


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===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
{{Quote|Dashing and jumping are just the start– [[Rayman]] shows off all kinds of moves as he fights to save the [[Glade of Dreams]]! And no matter how many times he falls, he’ll always get back up again. What? Always? That’s right! This guy’s got no time to waste on game overs. It’s right back to rescuing the [[Teensie]]s every time.|[[Rayman]]'s trophy description|''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''}}


===''Super Smash Bros.'' for Wii U and 3DS===
[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''. [[Ubisoft]] has also showed interest of [[Rayman]] being an actual playable character in the game,{{Citation needed}} though this never happened in that installment and has yet to come to fruition in any future titles.
[[File:RaymanSmashFacebook.jpg|thumb|320px|right|[[Rayman]]'s trophy.]]


[[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] appear as collectible trophies. Ubisoft has also showed interest of Rayman being an actual playable character.
<gallery>
SSB Wii U Rayman Trophy.webp|[[Rayman]]'s trophy
SSB Wii U Globox Trophy.png|[[Globox]]'s trophy
SSB Wii U Barbara Trophy.webp|[[Barbara]]'s trophy
</gallery>


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===''The Crew''===
In June 2015,<ref>Twitter, @TheCrewGame, https://twitter.com/TheCrewGame/status/611564103761395712</ref> [[Rayman]] and [[Barbara]]-themed stickers were made available in the game ''The Crew'', and could be bought with in-game currency.
 
<gallery>
The Crew Rayman car sticker 1.png|Car with a [[Rayman]] sticker.
The Crew Rayman car sticker 2.png|Car with a [[Rayman]] sticker.
The Crew Barbara car sticker.png|Car with a [[Barbara]] sticker.
</gallery>
 
===''Rabbids Heroes''===
In the 2016 mobile game ''[[Rabbids Heroes]]'', a card called "[[Rayman]]'s Punch" can be found.
 
<gallery>
Rayman card.jpg
</gallery>
 
===''UNO''===
There is a purchasable [[Rayman]] theme in the [[Ubisoft]] game ''UNO''. It was added on November 23, 2016.
 
<gallery>
Uno.jpg|The Rayman theme in ''Uno''.
</gallery>
 
=== ''Soul Hunters'' ===
{{Quote|Front Line DPS: [[Rayman]] can leap around the enemy party dealing damage, as well as helping his teammates avoid enemy control abilities.
 
“Alright ladies and gents! Let’s roll!”|Hero Info|''Soul Hunters''}}
 
In August 2017, [[Rayman]] was added to the mobile game ''Soul Hunters''.
 
<gallery>
Rayman in Soul Hunters.jpg|[[Rayman]] as he appears in ''Soul Hunters''
Rayman Soul Hunters Card.jpg|Card
Rayman Soul Hunters Awakened Form.jpg|Awakened Form
Rayman Soul Hunters Sprite.jpg|Sprite
</gallery>
 
=== ''Growtopia'' ===
{{Quote|January 1st: Winterfest Has Ended... and Rayman Strikes!
 
Pack up the wrapping paper and brew a celebratory mug of cocoa, because Winterfest has come to an end! You all did an amazing job with an amazingly grumpy Growch, and we couldn't be happier (seriously, our hearts are all at level 10)! Well done Growtopians - now let's all rest up and look forward to a fantastic new friend to welcome in the New Year... Rayman!
 
That's right: our favorite Rayperson ever, Rayman himself, has joined Growtopia! Except... it looks like he's lost a few things in his journey. Yikes!
 
Rayman's precious Hoodie, Shoes, Nose, and Hair are scattered throughout our worlds! See if you can locate these pieces of his classic outfit - we've already found his Fist and made it our Item of the Month to celebrate his arrival! It even comes with a friend of his: Globox! He might know more about where to find his buddy's missing items too...
 
I wonder what happens when you wear all those pieces at once...
 
Happy hunting!|The Growtopia Team|''Growtopia''}}
 
On January 1, 2018, an update called "Rayman Update" was added to the sandbox game ''Growtopia''. It introduced items called "Rayman's Fist", "Rayman's Hair", "Rayman's Hoodie", "Rayman's Shoes" and "Rayman's Nose". Additionally, the game describes his hoodie to smell like "waffles, vanilla and determination". If the player wears all five of the [[Rayman]]-themed items at once, they turn into [[Rayman]] and get to play as him.
 
When equipped, "Rayman's Fist" summons [[Globox]] as an assist character, who then gives clues on how to obtain the remaining [[Rayman]]-themed items. Notably, in this game [[Globox]] mentions that [[Rayman]] loves the smell of amber, cannot seem to get pirates out of his hair - presumably referencing the [[Robo-Pirate]]s from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' - and has always had trouble with [[fish]], which may reference his frequent encounters with the [[piranha]]s in the games.
 
On February 24, 2023, as part of the crossover event "UbiWeek," items based on [[the Dream Forest]] and [[Band Land]] from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] were added to ''Growtopia''. Two days later, on February 26, 2023, an item called "Rayman Lock" was introduced, based on a [[plum]].<ref>Twitter, @growtopiagame, https://twitter.com/growtopiagame/status/1629647504105959427</ref> A day later, a ''[[Rabbids (series)|Rabbids]]'' item was introduced.
 
{{Quote|Oh! Would you look at the time? Run around the Dream Forest with the Rayman Lock, now in Growtopia!|The Growtopia Team|''Growtopia''}}
{{Quote|Rayman! Turn the world into your very own Dream Forest with this juicy lock!
 
A lock makes it so only you (and designated friends) can edit an area.
This item never drops any seeds.
This item can't be destroyed - smashing it will return it to your backpack if you have room!
This item has special properties you can adjust with the Wrench.|In-game description|''Growtopia''}}
 
On March 28, 2026, as part of that year's "UbiWeek," a series of clothes that turn the player into the [[Grand Minimus]] was added to ''Growtopia''.
 
<gallery>
RaymansetGrowtopia.png|A banner about the "Rayman Fist".
Growtopia-plum.jpg|A banner about the "Rayman Lock".
Growtopia Grand Minimus.png|A banner about the Grand Minimus.
</gallery>
 
=== ''Brawlhalla'' ===
{{Main|Brawlhalla}}
 
In November 2018, [[Rayman]] was added to the fighting game ''Brawlhalla'' with patch 3.32. The character came with skins to play as [[Raymesis]], [[Sir Rayelot]] and [[Raydvar]], a newly introduced member of [[Rayman's species]] who resembles Bödvar, another playable character from the game. [[Globox]] and [[Barbara]] were also introduced as skins for the characters Cassidy and Brynn, respectively. More ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' content, either for [[Rayman]] himself or from the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]], has been added since then.
 
<gallery>
RaymanBrawl.jpeg|[[Rayman]] as he appears in ''Brawlhalla''
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===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
[[Rayman]] appears as a Spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. Rabbid Mario, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Kong appear as Spirits too. Spirits are characters with abilities that can give fighters a boost in combat. There are four different types, three consisting of '''Grab''', '''Shield''' and '''Attack''' in a rock paper scissors like fashion, along with a fourth '''Neutral''' one. There are also four different classes; '''Novice''', '''Advanced''', '''Ace''' and '''Legend''', all of which range from one to four stars. [[Rayman]]'s Spirit type is '''Neutral''' and his class is '''Ace'''.
 
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RaymanSpiritUltimate.jpeg|[[Rayman]]'s Spirit.
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=== ''Ubisoft All-Star Blast'' ===
Near the end of March 2021, the Ubisoft Nano Facebook page published posts teasing the release of two more instant party games, among these posts silhouettes of [[Rayman]] and a [[Rabbid]] could be seen,<ref>Facebook, Ubisoft Nano, https://www.facebook.com/ubisoftnano/photos/a.106883357840223/237811351414089/</ref> then in March 31 the BETA access for the game ''Ubisoft All-Star Blast'' was announced,<ref>Facebook, Ubisoft Nano, https://www.facebook.com/ubisoftnano/photos/a.115719540289938/238370968024794/</ref> along with a promotional image fully showing [[Rayman]], a [[Rabbid]] and other playable characters owned by [[Ubisoft]]. On July 20, gameplay of ''Ubisoft All-Star Blast'' was showed in Ubisoft Nano's Facebook page and in August 11, an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MnhGkemL-k official trailer] was published in Ubisoft's YouTube page.
 
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UASB Unlock Rayman.png|Unlock [[Rayman]].
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===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''===
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It was announced at Ubisoft Forward 2022 that [[Rayman]] will feature in a DLC for ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. [[Rayman]]'s appearance was later revealed in a tweet by [[Ubisoft]],<ref>Twitter, @Ubisoft, https://twitter.com/Ubisoft/status/1587853149347389442, «So we heard you wanted to know more about the #MarioRabbids Sparks of Hope Season Pass?...»</ref> as well as the fact that the DLC was planned to release in late 2023. On August 30, 2023, the DLC released under the name ''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''.
 
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Rayman Sparks of Hope Announcement.png|The announcement of [[Rayman]]'s inclusion in the upcoming ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' DLC.
Rayman design sparks of hope.jpg||[[Rayman]]'s new design
Rayman in the Phantom Show.jpg|The DLC's cover art
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===''Hungry Dragon''===
After a tease on October 25, 2022,<ref>Twitter, @_HungryDragon, https://twitter.com/_HungryDragon/status/1584900082620665856, « A beast from far lands has been seen watching the city from the tallest tower... 👀 »</ref> the Medieval Dragon from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', whose name was revealed to be [[Grunderbite]], was announced on November 1, 2022<ref>Twitter, @_HungryDragon, https://twitter.com/_hungrydragon/status/1587444351801647105, « A new dragon arrives all the way from the world of Rayman Legends! 😱 Say hello to Grunderbite! 💪 Download the update now and enjoy playing with our new guest in Hungry Dragon! 🧡 »</ref> as a playable character in the mobile game ''Hungry Dragon''.
 
The Sea Dragon from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' was later announced on March 28, 2023, revealing his name to be [[Seabreather]].<ref>Twitter, @_HungryDragon, https://twitter.com/_HungryDragon/status/1640700266336120832, « Introducing the newest addition to #HungryDragon in collaboration with Rayman Legends! 🔥 Give a warm welcome to Seabreather! 🐲»</ref>
 
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===''OddBallers''===
Two items respectively called "Rayman's Hoodie" and "Rayman's Sneaks" can be unlocked in the [[Ubisoft]] multiplayer party game ''OddBallers''.
 
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===''Idle Miner Tycoon''===
In May 2023, [[Rayman]] was added as a new Super Manager in the mobile game ''Idle Miner Tycoon''.<ref>Twitter, @IdleMiner, https://twitter.com/IdleMiner/status/1659423924625571848, « 👑 The one and only Rayman will soon fly into Idle Earth! Make sure to grab his Special Tokens in all our amazing Events! »</ref>
 
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===''Astro Bot''===
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{{Quote|text=Rayman has jumped, floated, and punched his way into the world of Astro Bot!
Play #ASTROBOT now and rescue Rayman—because even heroes need a helping hand sometimes!|sign=Social media post|source=[[Ubisoft]]}}
 
[[Rayman]] makes a cameo appearance in the platform game ''Astro Bot''. He is mentioned in the game credits{{Citation needed}} and a VIP Bot dressed as him appears in the Winter Wonder DLC level, released on December 13 2024. The bot is known as “Limbless Legend” and its design is based on his appearances in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] and ''[[Rayman 2]]''. A prize can also be earned in the game’s Gatcha Lab that depicts the [[Rayman]] bot [[Grappling fist|swinging]] from a [[flying ring]] (called a “Swing Ring” in this game).
 
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Rayman in Astro Bot Artwork.jpg|The VIP Bot dressed as [[Rayman]], as it appears in ''Astro Bot''
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===''XDefiant''===
A ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]''-themed map was added in the third and final season of the first-person shooter game ''XDefiant''. Contrary to the map’s name, Enchanted Forest, the stage actually appears to be set in the [[Jibberish Jungle]] from ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The map features many cameos and easter eggs, including, but not limited to, the mountain monster from [[It's a Jungle Out There...]], pictures of [[Rayman]] (one of which sees him as a duck), [[Globox]], [[Barbara]], the [[Goth Teensy]], and [[Murfy]], functioning [[bouncy flower]]s, collectible [[heart]]s and [[Flying Punch]]es, and a [[warship]] and green [[Darkroot]]s in the background. The season also introduced a limited-time “Lum Hunt” mode exclusive to the map, in which players must collect the most [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] to win.
 
===''Riders Republic''===
Two hoodies based on [[Rayman]]'s were made available for a limited time in [[Ubisoft]]'s sports game ''Riders Republic''. They were only available on December 22 2025 as a reward in the game's holiday calendar. One hoodie featured [[Rayman's symbol]] in the center, while the other featured a logo commemorating the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]' 30th anniversary.
 
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===''The Rogue Prince of Persia''===
As part of the game's "The Forgotten Skins" update, a [[Rayman]]-themed skin was added to [[Ubisoft]]'s roguelike platformer game ''The Rogue Prince of Persia''. The skin can be obtained in exchange for 200 Corrupted Blood.
 
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Rayman in The Rogue Prince of Persia.jpg|The [[Rayman]] skin before being unlocked
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===''Roblox''===
The online game platform ''Roblox'' released a "Rabbids: Takeover" experience on December 13, 2025. On April 5, 2026, four unlockable ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]''-themed skins were added in an update to the game: two based on [[Rayman]], one themed around [[Globox]], and one based on [[Betilla]].
 
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Rayman in Rabbids Takeover.png|The four ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]''-themed skins
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==Internet==
==Internet==
===''Noob''===
In episodes 13 and 14 of season 2 of the web series, the Necromancer, boss of the second floor of the Galamadryabuyak tower, holds a strange skull. This is actually the head of [[Gumsi]]'s staff. You could find this accessory on [[Rayman]] real-life sized statues produced during the release of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
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PopCulture Noob.jpg|The skull of the Necromancer from ''Noob''
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===Rabbids crossover===
In 2019, a fan art contest called "Rabbids Merge" was held in the official ''[[Rabbids (series)|Rabbids]]'' page on Facebook. Among the promotional images that were shown, a hybrid between [[Rayman]] and a [[Rabbid]] can be seen.<ref>Facebook, Rabbids, https://www.facebook.com/rabbids/photos/a.78834791227/10157278679006228/</ref> The artwork used was made years before the contest.<ref>ArtStation, Thomas Veyrat, https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YJkEw</ref>
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===''Helluva Boss''===
In the first episode of the adult online animated show ''Helluva Boss'', during a scene in which the character Martha is having intercourse with another man, one of the faces she makes looks a lot like the one [[Betilla]] does in the original trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' when [[Rayman]] blows her skirt. This was later confirm by one of the animators that they indeed took inspiration from that trailer to make the face.<ref>Twitter, @SebVelaz, https://twitter.com/SebVelaz/status/1324088047546368001, « I took inspiration from many things #HelluvaBoss :P »</ref>
===''Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix''===
Rayman, voiced by David Menkin, is one of the main characters in the animated streaming television series produced by [[Ubisoft]], ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''. An alien from the parallel world of Dimension X, [[Rayman]] is the public face of Eden, the totalitarian megacorporation which has replaced the United States of America. As such, he is the presenter of various shows, such as ''The Eden Late Show'' and ''The Eden Report''.
[[Globox]] and [[Razorbeard]] are set to appear in the possible season 2.<ref>Twitter, @niji6s, https://twitter.com/niji6s/status/1746383476839071968, « Is Globox still around? Yes. [Inaudible] For sure. [...] And Razorbeard. »</ref>
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Captain-Laserhawk-Rayman-poster.png|A poster for the series, showing [[Rayman]] as a presenter
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==Other==
===Memphis Depay's Rayman tattoo===
Memphis Depay, a Dutch professional footballer, has many tattoos on his body, one of them of [[Rayman]], which can be seen in his right arm. According to Depay, he got the first his tattoos when he was 15, and some of them represent good memories.<ref>Facebook, Barca News 24x7, https://www.facebook.com/barcanews24x7/photos/a.299149177661638/859583071618243/, « The first was on my arm, I was 15 years old, I started very young and since then I like to get tattoos. Some are motivating words, others are memories of people I lost or also good memories, like my first time in the World Cup. »</ref>


===''Noob''===
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Memphis Depay Rayman Tattoo.jpg|Photograph showing Depay's tattoos.
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In episodes 13 and 14 of season 2 of the web series, the Necromancer, boss of the second floor of the Galamadryabuyak tower, holds a strange skull. This is actually the head of [[Gumsi]]'s staff. You could find this accessory on [[Rayman]] real-life sized statues produced during the release of ''[[Rayman 3]]''.
===''Retro Gamer'' magazine===
The February 2026 issue of the ''Retro Gamer'' magazine includes an evolution of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' franchise]] with [[Michel Ancel]] revisiting the series' mainline games.<ref>X, Rayman Together, https://x.com/RaymanTogether/status/2013281255438037064, « Rayman will appear in next month's Retro Gamer magazine! »</ref>


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<td valign="top">[[Image:PopCulture_Noob.jpg|thumb|320px|The skull of the Necromancer from ''Noob'']]</td>
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