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*''This article is about the early production of the 3D build of the game. For the original 2D prototype, see [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)]].''

''[[Rayman 2]]'' underwent a ~~bunch~~ of ~~changes during~~ its ~~development~~, most ~~which~~ have been found through ~~hacking~~ and from ~~old~~ trailers.

'''During its development, ''[[Rayman 2]]''''' underwent significant conceptual changes regarding its narrative, visuals, and gameplay mechanics.

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Much of this early content has been identified through the analysis of pre-release promotional materials, such as the ''[[Rayman's training]]'' CGI short, E3 press kits and magazine previews, as well as through data mining residual files found in demos and the final retail release. Additionally, the discovery of a beta build in October 2024 provided further insight into early gameplay.

==''Rayman's training''==

[[File:Rayman training.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of ''[[Rayman's training]]'', showcasing [[Rayman]]'s earlier 3D model.]]

Before proper development of the 3D game began, a CGI short film using the concepts from the 2D game was created by the name of ''[[Rayman's training]]''. The short film stars [[Rayman]] battling a living punching bag. It premiered in February 1st, 1998 to the tradeshow/film festival Imagina 1998. After that, it has never been seen in its entirety since.

In various ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' adverts from 1997 to 1998, there were several instances of "stock footage" of a CGI [[Rayman]], and the most complete instance of this would be the E3 1998 trailer to ''[[Rayman 2]]''. For two decades, no one had known where this footage had come from exactly; it was assumed that they were made for the trailer.

In early 2021, it was put together by a number of Twitter users that the pre-rendered scenes in the E3 1998 trailer were actually from ''[[Rayman's training]]''. The short was considered lost media until March 12 2022, when a version of the video with no sound was uploaded to YouTube.

== Plot ==

===Title===

The game appears to have been originally titled ''Rayman 2: The Door to Great Power'' (French: ''La Porte du Grand Pouvoir'').<ref>The sketch for the E3 1999 stand for the game shown on page 47 of ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'' clearly reads "du grand pouvoir", and the [[:File:Ray2us.pdf|E3 Atlanta 1998 Digital Press Kit]] states that the game's story revolved around a magic soup that would "open the doors to great power".</ref><ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1548591#p1548591</ref>

===Story===

In the original plot, a mysterious association, also referred to as the "mysterious guild", decides to create an intergalactic zoo and recruits a band of unscrupulous [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] to capture rare species, including [[Rayman]] and his friends.<ref name="press_kit_it">''Rayman 2'' E3 1998 Italian press kit, [[:File:E3 Atlanta 1998 - Rayman 2 Italian Press Kit.pdf]]</ref><ref name="ign">IGN, ''An Interview with Ubi Soft'', https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/05/28/an-interview-with-ubi-soft</ref> Some sources conflate the association and the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]], mentioning a "mysterious [[Robo-Pirate|robot pirate]] guild".<ref name="press_kit_en">''Rayman 2'' E3 1998 Press Release, ''Rayman Reigns in New Fast-Paced, Plot-Driven Action Adventure Sequel For Nintendo 64, Sony Playstation, PC CD-ROM'', [[:File:Ray2us.pdf]]</ref> Sometimes, the term "circus" is used instead of "zoo".<ref name="interview">''Rayman 2: The Great Escape, Interview with Pauline Jacquey & Michel Ancel'', [[:File:Rayman 2 Interview 1999.pdf]]</ref><ref>''Ubi Soft’s beloved Rayman sells record-breaking 4.2 million copies!'', [[:File:Rayman 1999 4 Million Copies.pdf]]</ref><ref name="website">Official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website (via archive.org), ''Laissez-vous séduire par la nouvelle dimension de l'Univers de Rayman!'', https://web.archive.org/web/20000610224227/http://www.rayman2.com/fr/good/rayman2_txt_fs.html</ref><ref name="club_nintendo">''Club Nintendo'', issue 9, page 61, [[:File:R2-Scan-1.png]]</ref><ref name="canadian_release">Rayman Pirate-Community discussion forums, ''Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1369362#p1369362</ref><ref name="video_game_guide">电脑游戏攻略, issue 11 (November 1999), pages 30-31, https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1497673#p1497673</ref> [[Rayman]] escapes, and he must now free his friends, who will help him in his quest to collect the ingredients for a "miraculous soup that opens the doors to Great Power".<ref name="press_kit_en"></ref> Some sources, possibly from a later development stage, only mention the need to find "the keys to the door of great power".<ref name="video_game_guide"></ref>

It appears that the ingredients were eventually replaced with the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], who himself replaced the "great power", being no longer a simple magician but the god of the [[Glade of Dreams]]. While the idea of [[Rayman]] and his friends being trapped in a circus was scrapped from the final game, it was eventually revisited in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'' through [[Rigatoni]]'s flying circus.

===Characters===

Some of the characters had different names or spellings in the game's early development stages: [[Globox]] was Globber, [[Razorbeard]] was Razorface, [[Polokus]] was Polochus (or Pollochus) the Magician, the [[Teensie]]s were the Smalbeings and the [[Robo-Pirate]]s were the Red Rum.

A Chinese magazine also refers to an unidentified enemy called the "Five-Poison Snake God".<ref name="video_game_guide"></ref>

===Notable mentions of early plot elements===

* In [[Ubisoft]]'s preview of their E3 1998 showcase, the plot of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is described as such: "[[Rayman]] escapes an intergalactic zoo and needs the powers of his still-imprisoned friends to open the doors to Great Power."<ref>Ubisoft.com (via archive.org), ''E3'', https://web.archive.org/web/19980524022146/http://www.ubisoft.com/e398_index.html</ref>

* In the E3 1998 Press Release, the plot is further elaborated upon. "In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', our whirling-dervish hero [[Rayman]] confronts his wackiest adventure ever when [[Robo-Pirate|Robot pirates]] imprison him and his friends in a strange intergalactic zoo. [[Rayman]] escapes, but must free his friends and collect all the ingredients for a miraculous soup that opens the doors to Great Power. Only then will the mysterious robot pirate guild be defeated." The press release also mentions that the [[Magician]] would be the one to give [[Rayman]] his powers; [[Ly]], who gives [[Rayman]] his abilities in the final game, is said to help with her "dexterity".<ref name="press_kit_en"></ref>

* In an interview with Pauline Jacquey and [[Michel Ancel]], it is mentioned that the [[Robo-Pirate]]s intended to sell the inhabitants they capture to an inter-galactic circus.<ref name="interview"></ref>

* In a press release from May 13, 1999, the game is described as "an adventure to rescue [[Rayman]]’s friends from an intergalactic circus".<ref>''Ubi Soft’s beloved Rayman sells record-breaking 4.2 million copies!'', [[:File:Rayman 1999 4 Million Copies.pdf]]</ref>

* In a ''[[Rayman 2]]'' pre-order form that could be obtained from the ''[[Rayman Activity Centre|Rayman Activity Center]]'' box (and also from one of the PC demos<ref>Rayman Pirate-Community discussion forums, ''Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1438733#p1438733</ref>), it is mentioned that: "The Mysterious Guild considers [[Rayman]] to be the ideal specimen to display in its intergalactic zoo of rare species". The text also mentions that [[Rayman]]'s friends became the target of "Operation Kidnap", "the Guild's plan to fill its zoo with the universe's peace-loving residents". Similar information appeared in the official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website, however the "intergalactic zoo" was replaced with an "intergalactic circus".<ref>Official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website (via archive.org), ''Soyez sans pitié dans le monde de terreur que nous créons pour Rayman !'' https://web.archive.org/web/20000525161633/http://www.rayman2.com/fr/bad/rayman2_txt.html</ref>

* In an interview with [[Ubisoft]] (by the IGN staff), it is mentioned that the mysterious guild recruited the [[Robo-Pirate]]s to capture rare species from [[Glade of Dreams|Rayman's planet]] and create an intergalactic zoo.<ref name="ign"></ref> However, in another part of the official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website, a text can be found that describes the Mysterious Guild and the [[Robo-Pirate]]s as one single entity, that intended to sell the inhabitants of [[Glade of Dreams|Rayman's planet]] to an intergalactic circus.<ref name="website"></ref>

* In the back cover of the first edition of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'', the following text is displayed prominently: "There's more than one way out of this circus!".

* The intergalactic circus was also mentioned in magazines<ref name="club_nintendo"></ref> and even in box art from one of the first Canadian releases of the game.<ref name="canadian_release"></ref>

Rayman 2 Pre Order Form.jpg|A ''[[Rayman 2]]'' pre-order form from the ''[[Rayman Activity Centre|Rayman Activity Center]]'' box.

R2 Guide Back Cover 1.jpg|''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' back cover (first edition).

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== Gameplay ==

Just like Globox can use his [[Rain Dance]] in the final game to harm the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, [[Rayman]]'s other friends would also have used their abilities to help him progress through the levels: [[Polokus|Polochus]] the Magician could levitate stones and draw water from ponds, [[Clark]] could grab [[Rayman]] and throw him and [[Ly]] could immobilize characters and objects.<ref name="press_kit_it"></ref> Alternatively, it is stated that the Magician, as the first companion [[Rayman]] would have had to save, would have appeared on every map to upgrade the power of his "invincible flying fist".<ref name="video_game_guide"></ref> [[Rayman]] would also have gained the ability to see through walls near the end of the game.<ref name="press_kit_it"></ref> Additionally, a demo for the game features a functional [[telescopic fist]] ability, a power scrapped from the final game and replaced with the [[magic fist]].

Pre-release screenshots and footage show that level designs underwent significant evolution. A video showing an early version of the Nintendo 64 version reveals an unused area most likely located in [[the Prison Ship]]. It closely resembles the alternative path that can be taken in the same level to fill up [[Rayman]]'s health.<ref>YouTube (via archive.org), ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) - Beta Prison Ship level part'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZ10RrA_5Q</ref> Other trailers show more open levels suggesting ''Rayman 2'' was at one point going to go in a more non-linear direction.<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 2 Trailer'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KujjiLYaW8</ref>

== Levels ==

=== Cut levels ===

Judging by the content of the PC version, the cutscene in [[the Prison Ship]] where [[Rayman]] frees the prisoners, which first appeared in the Dreamcast version, was originally meant to appear in the PC and Nintendo 64 versions.

In 2018 it was discovered that the PlayStation version contains a reference to a level by the name [[the Walk of Bravery]], which was meant to appear between [[the Echoing Caves]] and [[the Precipice]].

The PC version also has leftovers from several unused levels, being the following:

* Learn_20

* Whale_20

* Astro_20

* Wipe_10

* morbide_tst

There was also originally meant to be a connection between [[the Fairy Glade]] and [[the Echoing Caves]] in the Hall of Doors .<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 2: Mysteries of the Hall of Doors'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJQcHip4tDE</ref>

=== Early level names ===

* [[The Marshes of Awakening]] - originally the Marshes of the Awakening and the Marshlands of Awakening

* [[The Fairy Glade]] - originally the Fairy's Glade (the early name is used in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'')

* [[The Canopy]] - originally the Wilderness

* [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] - originally the Sanctuary of Lava and Fire

* [[The Precipice]] - originally the Great Rift

* [[The Top of the World]] - originally the Roof of the World

* [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] - originally the Sanctuary of Rock and Stone and the Sanctuary of Earth and Stone

* [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] - originally beneath the Sanctuary of Earth and Stone

* The [[Technical Check-up]] - originally the Emission Control station

== Visuals ==

The HUD was at one point drastically different to the one seen in the final game. [[Purple Lum]]s were going to have a completely different design resembling the other [[Lum]]s seen in the game.<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 2 The Great Escape - developer's interview (1998, FR with ENG subs) N64/PS1/PS2/Dreamcast/PC'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_UYduONuA</ref>

==Unused textures==

Many textures which were later used in the PlayStation version can also be found in the files for the PC version suggestion they were originally meant to be included there as well. These include the textures for [[Antitoon]]s and the stone with [[Ly]]'s face. Textures from the Dreamcast version were found as well, such as the textures for [[Eig]]. Some leftovers, such as controller icons, where found from the Nintendo 64 version.

===HUD===

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~BBGlobox_Icon~~.jpg|frame|none|Oddly enough this doesn't appear in [[the Fairy Glade]] during the [[baby Globox]] dialogue.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:BBGlobox Icon.jpg|frame|none|Oddly enough this doesn't appear in [[the Fairy Glade]] during the [[baby Globox]] dialogue.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Janochapo_ico_nz~~.jpg|frame|none|Due to [[Jano]] not having a health bar, this isn't shown during the battle against him.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Janochapo ico nz.jpg|frame|none|Due to [[Jano]] not having a health bar, this isn't shown during the battle against him.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Encar_trappe2_anu~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Encar trappe2 anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Cam_banjo_nz~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Cam banjo nz.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Nocam_ico_nz~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Nocam ico nz.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Coeur_anu~~.png|frame|none|A beta health icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Coeur anu.png|frame|none|A beta health icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Bulle-anu.png|frame|none|A beta breath icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Boul_energy_anu~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused energy icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Boul energy anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused energy icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Poing_anu~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused [[Telescopic fist|fist]] icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Poing anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused [[Telescopic fist|fist]] icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Reveil_anu~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused clock icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Reveil anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused clock icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Serrure_cage_anu~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Serrure cage anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Support_bouton_anu~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Support bouton anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:~~Interro_anu~~.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Interro anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>

</ul></div>

===Objects===

~~Red_Sphere_Idle~~.jpg|An idle Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

Red Sphere Idle.jpg|An idle Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

~~Red_Sphere_Pyramid~~.jpg|The base for a Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

Red Sphere Pyramid.jpg|The base for a Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

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===Metallic ~~[[Ssssam]]~~===

===Metallic serpent===

[[Ssssam]] ~~was~~ originally ~~meant~~ to ~~be metallic.~~

The game manual features a purple metallic serpent resembling [[Ssssam]]. This metallic serpent originally had different colors and appears to have been significantly larger than [[Ssssam]].

~~[[File:Sssssam.png|thumb|An early, more metallic, version of~~ [[Ssssam]].]]

~~Serpent_centre2~~.jpg

Serpent centre2.jpg

~~Serpent_corps_txy~~.jpg

Serpent corps txy.jpg

~~Serpent_corps2_txy~~.jpg

Serpent corps2 txy.jpg

~~Serpent_oeilclose_nz~~.jpg

Serpent oeilclose nz.jpg

~~Serpent_tete3~~.jpg

Serpent tete3.jpg

~~Serpent_troudunez2~~.jpg

Serpent troudunez2.jpg

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Sssssam.png|An early, more metallic version of [[Ssssam]].

MetallicSamRendition.png|The unused textures applied on a 3D mesh. This model was based on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJxS4a2hI-U leftovers that were found in the PlayStation version].

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VigLoadMisc06.jpg|Titled "VigLoadMisc06"

Morb.jpg|[[Rayman]] is oddly enough present on the image.

Old.jpg|~~An old look of~~ [[Rayman]].

Old.jpg|The [[Rayman]] E3 1998 model, most notably present in ''[[Rayman's training]]''.

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===Concept ~~Art~~===

===Concept art===

~~Story2.jpg|Storyboard for opening cinematic.~~

Jumping bean.png|Other mounts where considered before [[walking shell]]s were implemented.

~~Story4.jpg|[[Rayman]] saves [[Clark]] in [[the Menhir Hills]].~~

R2 scenario.png|An unused scenario that was conceptionalised for gameplay, click for translation.

~~Story1.jpg|[[The Menhir Hills]]' ending.~~

Rayman 2 scenario concept art.jpg

~~Story3.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s final encounter with [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]].~~

Rayman 2 scenario concept art2.jpg

~~Jumping_bean~~.png|Other mounts where considered before [[walking shell]]s were implemented.

Croquis anotés.jpg

~~R2_scenario~~.png|An unused scenario that was conceptionalised for gameplay.

Rayman 2 (L'art dans le jeu vidéo) 3.png

~~R2_scenario_2~~.jpg~~|The same~~ concept ~~with off angle and readable text, click for translation~~.

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==[[List of Rayman demos|~~Demo~~]]==

==Early builds==

===Demo===

[[File:R2 Demo.png|thumb|320px|The pause menu in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].]]

There were two different [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] made for ''[[Rayman 2]]'', both of them including two parts from [[the Fairy Glade]].

~~[[File:R2 Demo.png|thumb|320px|The pause menu in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].]]~~

~~[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kcmNoQi11MGZ4UXc/view?usp=sharing Demo 1]~~

[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kRTdhLXpEbnlxWHM/view?usp=sharing Demo 2]

* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kcmNoQi11MGZ4UXc/view?usp=sharing Demo 1]

* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kRTdhLXpEbnlxWHM/view?usp=sharing Demo 2]

Although the [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] are very similar and include the same levels, there are some minor differences.

~~=== Differences from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' ===~~

The differences with the final game are:

*[[Rayman]] falls into the level after the [[Robo-Pirate]] animation in the first [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], instead of afterwards like in the final version.

*The total amount of [[cage]]s show 0 in the first [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], instead of 7 like in the final version. [[Cage]]s can however still be broken and will result in it showing 1/0 etc.

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==Beta ~~dialogue~~==

=== Beta ===

~~The following text~~ was ~~found in the PC version's files~~. ~~The text from the [[List~~ of ~~Rayman demos|demo]] mostly includes minor differences, such as misspellings and incorrect grammar. Only~~ the ~~text that differs is shown here~~.

In October 2024 a beta version of the game was dumped. It had originally been given out as part of a contest held by certain gaming magazines in Italy in order to gather feedback for the game.

~~=== Introduction ===~~

~~The following text was found in the [[List of~~ Rayman ~~demos|demo]]~~. ~~The main difference here is the mentioning of Robo-Rats~~.

Rayman 2 Beta Case.png

~~{{quote|text=~~

Rayman 2 Beta Disc.jpg

Since they captured you, Nothing can stop them. They've taken everything And enslaved our people. Their Robo-Rats sniff out the hidden for capture. In the chaos, they exploded [[The Heart of the World|the Primordial Energy Core]]. The Energy broke into 1000 magical fragments called [[lum]]s. We grow weaker. Soon, it will be too late... You must escape, [[Rayman]] You are our only hope!

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~~The ''~~[[~~Buccaneer]]'', prison ship of the [[Robo-Pirate~~|~~pirates]], commanded by the admiral [[Admiral Razorbeard~~|~~RazorBeard~~]]~~. Slaves now on board 5000. Wake up [[Rayman]], I have sent you help...~~

[[File:Rayman 2 Beta Launcher.png|thumb|right|The beta launcher]]

}}

~~=== [[~~The ~~Woods of Light]] ===~~

The beta contains two levels, titled "Morbide P" and "Mapkit Foret". These can only be selected from the launcher when starting the game and neither level has a proper ending. The game contains many notable differences from the final version, such as the ability for [[Rayman]] to throw his [[telescopic fist]].

The ~~following text was meant to appear during~~ the ~~intro when~~ the ~~[[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] dragged [[Globox]] into~~ [[Rayman]]~~'s cell. Most of it was found in the~~ [[~~List of Rayman demos|demo~~]]~~, though the second line (No! Not the whip!) can't be found in the final game as well. It was most likely not used to keep the game at a low age rating~~.

~~{{quote~~|~~text=~~

==== Morbide P ====

~~Have mercy~~...

~~No! Not~~ the ~~whip!~~

Rayman 2 Beta - Tomb Start.png|The start of the level.

}}

Rayman 2 Beta - Charging Fist.png|[[Rayman]] charging his [[telescopic fist]].

Rayman 2 Beta - Throwing Fist.png|[[Rayman]] throwing his [[telescopic fist]].

Rayman 2 Beta - Drowning.png|The drowning animation.

Rayman 2 Beta - Noclip.png|The no-clip mode.

Rayman 2 Beta - Wireframe.png|The wireframe mode.

Rayman 2 Beta - Pirate 1.png|A [[Robo-Pirate]] attacking [[Rayman]].

Rayman 2 Beta - Pirate 2.png|Another [[Robo-Pirate]], showcasing how the model is missing some textures.

Rayman 2 Beta - Murfy.png|A [[Murfy]] can be freed from a [[cage]], like in [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version]].

Rayman 2 Beta - Teensie.png|A [[Teensie]] freed from a [[cage]].

Rayman 2 Beta - Yellow Lum.png|A [[yellow Lum]], with the same design as in [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version]].

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~~This following text was found in the [[List of~~ Rayman ~~demos|demo]]~~.

==== Mapkit Foret ====

Rayman 2 Beta - Race Run Text.png

Rayman 2 Beta - Race Start.png

Rayman 2 Beta - Time Out.png

Rayman 2 Beta - Moving Flowers.png

Rayman 2 Beta - Swimming.png

Rayman 2 Beta - Vines.png

Rayman 2 Beta - Race Finish.png

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{~~{quote~~|~~text~~=

==== Controls ====

A ~~[[Silver Lum~~|~~silver lum]]s! Incredible! I can feel her energy coming into me... Now I can~~ shoot with ~~my [[Telescopic~~ fist|~~fist]] again~~

{| class="wikitable"

}}

! Button !! Action

|-

| Arrow keys || move

|-

| A || jump/move up in no-clip and free-cam

|-

| Space || shoot

|-

| C || disable most other inputs

|-

| D || toggle wireframe mode

|-

| B || toggle no-clip

|-

| Z || move down in no-clip and free-cam

|-

| Numpad 1 || enter free-cam mode

|-

| Numpad 2 || exit free-cam mode with centered camera

|-

| Numpad 6 || exit free-cam mode

|-

| Numpad 7 || lock camera

|-

| 1 || telescopic fist

|-

| 2 || energy shots

|-

| F11 || restart map

|-

| F8 || take a snapshot

|-

| Shift || speed up no-clip

|-

| Ctrl || strafe/move backwards under water

|}

~~This following text was found in the [[List of~~ Rayman ~~demos~~|~~demo]] and was meant to be spoken by [[Murfy]] after [[Rayman]] escaped.~~

==Early dialogue==

{{Main|Rayman 2 (early production)/Early dialogue|Early dialogue}}

~~{{quote|text=~~

Early versions of the game dialogue has been found in the PC version's two demos. Some unused dialogue also exists in the final game.

~~Howdy, [[rayman]]! glad to see that you escaped!~~

}}

~~{{quote|text~~=

== Miscellaneous ==

~~plan saved [[Rayman]]! But... Where's Daddy?~~

The cheat code "GETELIX" is mentioned along with the other known cheat codes in the PC version, but it appears to be unused. It was most likely meant to give the player the [[Elixir of Life]] before entering [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

~~Erm~~, ~~you see~~.~~.. we've got separated...~~

~~Not there Daddy [[Globox]]? Boohooooo! We want our Daddy!~~

~~Now don't worry kiddies!~~

~~I'll bring your dad back! But first I've got~~ to ~~find~~ [[~~Ly|LY]]. She often comes here. Have you seen her around?~~

~~Some nasty [[Robo-Pirate|pirates~~]] ~~took~~ [[~~Ly|LY]] over there!~~

~~Hummm... I gotta help her!~~

}}

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~The [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] have taken [[Ly]] to [[The Fairy Glade|~~the ~~Fairy's Glade~~]]. ~~They've locked her in one of their castles.~~

}}

=== [[~~The Fairy Glade~~]] ~~===~~

==Screenshots and artwork==

A bunch of screenshots and artwork have been found from early versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

~~{{quote|text~~=

~~Oh, [[Rayman]], I was afraid [[Globox]] didn't make it~~.

WhaleBay2.png

}}

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~~{{quote|text=~~

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~~And the energy has become very difficult to reunite~~.

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}}

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~~{{quote|text=~~

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~~He's the Spirit~~ of the ~~World~~. ~~His power is limitless~~.

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}}

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</gallery>

=== ~~[[The Marshes of Awakening]]~~ ===

===Concept art===

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</gallery>

~~{{quote|text~~=

== Press kits ==

~~But I did see~~ [[~~Globox~~]] ~~get arrested by 2 [~~[~~Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]~~.

=== [[Ubisoft]] Entertainment: Digital Press Kit: E3 Atlanta 1998 ===

}}

* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9OG26PfMQFkyu2JzPWjIRI Videos - gameplay clips and interviews]

~~{{quote|text=~~

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/6/6e/IntwR2Eng.pdf Interview]

~~So go away! Come back when you have the name~~.

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/4/43/Ray2us.pdf Press release]

}}

~~{{quote|text~~=

~~I have hidden a precious treasure inside here~~. ~~You can have it for yourself, If you are faster than me~~. ~~I'll give a head start, But don't delay! If I catch you, I'll show you no mercy~~...

}}

=== ~~[[The Walk of Life]]~~ ===

==== Screenshots ====

~~{{quote|text~~=

~~To increase your chances Here's some vital energy~~

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}}

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</gallery>

=== ~~[[The Cave of Bad Dreams]]~~ ===

==== Characters ====

~~{{quote|text~~=

~~I want the treasure!~~

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</gallery>

~~No treasure for me!~~

==== Sketches ====

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</gallery>

~~THE DREAM TEAM~~

==== Team ====

}}

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R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Team4.JPG

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</gallery>

~~In the~~ [[~~List of Rayman demos~~|~~demo~~]] ~~files, the same text appears, but with a different third option.~~

=== ECTS 1998 [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] Entertainment Press Kit (Europe) ===

~~{{quote|text~~=

[https://youtu.be/c---KV_p5vs Promotional Video]

~~I want the treasure!~~

~~No treasure for me!~~

==== Logo ====

R2 Press Kit - Logo.png

</gallery>

~~I wanna set my buddies free !~~

==== Screenshots ====

}}

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Ray2-4.JPG

Ray2-5.JPG

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</gallery>

~~The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] version also includes a new line spoken by [[Jano]] after [[Rayman]] made the decision not to take the gold~~.

==== Team ====

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~You didn't fall into the trap~~.

Team1.JPG

}}

Team3.JPG

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</gallery>

=== ~~[[The Precipice]]~~ ===

==== Work in process ====

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</gallery>

~~{{quote|text~~=

=== [[Ubisoft]] Digital Press Kit 99 U.S.A./North America (USA) ===

~~Meanwhile~~... :~~The~~ [[~~Robo~~-~~Pirate|pirate]~~] [~~[The Prison Ship|prison ship]~~]~~. Slaves now on 33 524~~

* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9lMkKcbUtiE8zT9gJn3s_z Videos - trailer and Q&A]

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b2/Rayman_2_Interview_1999.pdf Interview]

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/c/c0/Rayman_2_Press_Kit_Info.pdf Information]

* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b6/Rayman_1999_4_Million_Copies.pdf Timeline]

~~What is it ?~~

==== Screenshots (Nintendo 64) ====

Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 1.JPG

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Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 11.JPG

Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 12.JPG

</gallery>

~~Your ferocity~~...he...he... ~~already has~~ 2 ~~[[Four Masks of Polokus|Masks]]~~

==== Screenshots (PC) ====

Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 1.JPG

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Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 12.JPG

</gallery>

~~You idiotic fool ! Go and find him ! Don~~'~~t come back without his corpse!~~

==== Work in process artwork ====

}}

Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 1.JPG|[[Rayman]] saves [[Clark]] in [[the Menhir Hills]].

Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 2.JPG|[[The Menhir Hills]]' ending.

Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 3.JPG

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Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 9.jpg

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Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 11.JPG

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</gallery>

=== ~~[[The Walk of Power]]~~ ===

=== Ubi Soft Digital Press Kit Herbst-Winter 1999 ===

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~I think you deserve a much tougher Shootout~~

}}

~~===~~ [~~[The Tomb of the Ancients]~~] ~~===~~

[https://youtu.be/MJKICyVLBX8 Trailer]

~~{{quote|text~~=

==== Screenshots (Nintendo 64) ====

~~Somewhere in the sky~~... ~~The [[Robo~~-~~Pirate|pirate]] [[The Prison Ship|prison ship]]~~. ~~Slaves now on board 45 263~~

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</gallery>

~~Now what ?~~

==== Screenshots (PC) ====

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Rayman2cover.jpg|A slightly earlier cover than [[:File:Rayman 2 - Box Art.png|the final version]].

</gallery>

~~Nuh~~.. ~~nothing serious~~.. ~~he just found [[Four Masks of Polokus|the Third Mask]]~~

=== ''Rayman 2'' - The Great Escape (USA) (Digital Press Kit) ===

==== Screenshots ====

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</gallery>

~~What ?!~~

==== Sketches ====

Story2.jpg|Storyboard for opening cinematic.

R2 Press Kit - Sketch9.JPG

R2 Press Kit - Sketch10.JPG

Story3.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s final encounter with [[Razorbeard]].

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</gallery>

~~But that's not Possible ! ! ! If he finds that fourth one, I'll be coming for you...~~

== Magazine scans ==

}}

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==~~= [[The Iron Mountains]] =~~==

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~~{{quote|text=~~

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~~Good luck, [[Rayman]] !~~

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~~See you soon [[Uglette]]!~~

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}}

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~~Note how [[Polokus]] doesn't mention him not being able to use his powers above the ground~~.

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~~{{quote|text=~~

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At last [[Four Masks of Polokus|the Final Mask]]... Bravo [[Rayman]]! You've succeed in awakening me ! Now I can send you to [[The Prison Ship|The Pirate prison ship]]. Now go and fight your Final battle...

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}}

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~~=== [[The Prison Ship]] ===~~

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This cutscene was later used in the Dreamcast, PlayStation and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]] versions with the PlayStation 2 one being slightly altered. This suggests that it was originally meant to be included in the PC version as well. The text can be found in the final version of the game.

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~~{{quote|text=~~

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~~Help! Please!~~

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~~Back off kiddies~~.

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~~Yahoooo! Yipeeee!~~

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~~Yahooo! Yipeeee!~~

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~~Yipeeee! Yahoooo!~~

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~~Kudos for [[Rayman]]! Hurrah!~~

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~~Yipeee! Yahooo!~~

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~~Get out of the [[The Prison Ship|prisonship]], kids!~~

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~~I still have to find [[Globox]]~~.

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}}

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~~=== [[The Crow's Nest]] ===~~

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~~{{quote|text=~~

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~~Come in, you useless worm! Ray... [[Rayman]] has found [[Four Masks of Polokus|the final mask]]. He's just been spotted on board [[The Prison Ship|the ship]]~~.

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~~You've failed me again~~.~~.. I did warn you, didn't I~~

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Nintendo Power Preview 1.png|A sneak preview article in ''Nintendo Power'' issue 117 (February 1999)

~~Target Acquisition!~~

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Nintendo Power Issue 122 (July 1999).png|An article mentioning the early plot of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', which is not present in the final game

~~Leave my friend alone!~~

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~~Oh, I'll leave you both alone~~.~~..for all eternity! Huh?~~

GamePro issue 110 page 73.jpg|''GamePro'' issue 110 (September 1998)

}}

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~~The following text can be found in the final version of the game and was most likely mean to be spoken by [[Rayman]]'s friends during the boss fight against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]]~~.

Dreamcast Magazine Issue 52 (December 1999).png

~~{{quote|text=~~

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~~we're all with you!~~

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~~one last effort, and the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] will only be a bad memory!~~

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~~go for it, [[rayman]]! you can do it!~~

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~~don't listen to him! he's nothing but a dirty liar!!~~

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~~take him out and we'll finally be free!~~

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~~we're all with you, little buddy!~~

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~~win, and i'll melt my gold to make a statue of you~~.

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~~i've taught you well~~. ~~don't let me down!~~

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~~you are the greatest hero i have ever known!~~

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~~we'll be dancing to bring you luck!~~

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}}

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~~The following text can be found in the final version of the game and was most likely mean to be spoken by [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] during the boss fight against him~~.

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~~{{quote|text=~~

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~~take that!~~

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~~i'm not afraid of you!~~

~~i'll feed your remains to the [[piranha]]s!!~~

~~go ahead and relax! you're about to die!~~

~~i'll show you what i'm made of!!~~

~~look how easily we tame these savage beasts!~~

~~i'll decorate your gravestone myself!~~

~~ha! [[globox]] was a better fighter than you!~~

~~did you remember to say goodbye to [[ly]]?~~

~~you're going to pay for what you've done!!~~

}}

~~Here are some minor differences in what [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] says. This was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files~~.

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~Lava bath is served, [[rayman]]! Have fun!~~

~~Eat this! Hahaha!!!~~

~~Come here and Fight!~~

~~you won't escape!~~

~~You are so ridiculous!~~

}}

~~Note how there's no mentioning of [[Polokus]] here~~.

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~The slaves have broken their chains and escaped. On the planet, our people have eliminated the last [[Robo~~-~~Pirate|pirates]]~~. ~~Destroy [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]], and our victory will be complete!~~

}}

~~=== [[Council Chamber of the Teensies|The Council Chamber of the Teensies]] ===~~

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~So, did you guys figure it out? Are you the real king?~~

~~Uh...More or less. We're a Bit better organised now~~.

}}

~~=== [[The Knowledge of the World]] ===~~

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~ingenuous~~

~~neophyte~~

~~enlightened~~

~~wise~~

~~omniscient~~

}}

~~=== [[Ly]] ===~~

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~fight hard! Freedom depends on your fists!~~

}}

~~=== [[Robo~~-~~Pirate|Pirate]] signs ===~~

~~The following text can be found in the files of the final game. It is unknown where they were going to appear, though the second one was most likely meant to appear in [[the Fairy Glade]]~~.

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~piranha farm Property of [[Admiral Razorbeard|admiral razorbeard]]!~~

~~public notice! witch [[Ly]], presently languishing in the stronghold, will be made to walk the plank at dusk. reservations are advised~~.

~~beyond this point lies a vast unexplored wasteland~~.

}}

~~=== Debug ===~~

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~Err~~. ~~No Level played~~

}}

~~This text can be seen on an unused [[Spiral Door]] which can be made to appear before [[the Woods of Light]] through hacking~~.

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~Surprise !~~

~~Le Monde des [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]~~

}}

~~These levels, which were not included in the final game, are mentioned in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files. Morbide is the file name for the [[Tomb of the Ancients]]~~.

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~Learn_20~~

~~Whale_20~~

~~Astro_20~~

~~morbide_tst~~

}}

The following text, found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], suggest that key mapping was originally going to be possible in the PC version. The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] also mentions a different button mapping where Q was the jump button.

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~SETUP KEYBOARD~~

~~SETUP JOYSTICK~~

}}

~~=== Names ===~~

~~The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files include different names for several locations. Some of these can be seen in early [[Rayman~~ 2~~: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|strategy guides]]~~.

~~The Sanctuary of Lava and FIRE~~ (~~[[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]~~).

~~The Sanctuary of rock and Stone~~ (~~[[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]~~).

~~Beneath the sanctuary of rock and stone~~ (~~[[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]~~).

~~Emission Control station~~ (~~[[Technical Check-Up]]~~).

~~[[Foutch]] is oddly enough referred to as the guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] and [[Umber]] as the guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]~~.

~~{{quote~~|~~text=~~

~~AXEL: Guardian of the sanctuary of water and ice~~

~~FOUTCH: Guardian of the sanctuary of lava and fire~~

~~UMBER: Guardian of the sanctuary of rock and stone~~

}}

~~=== Unknown ===~~

~~This was most likely meant to take place~~ in ~~[[the Crow~~'~~s Nest]]. It was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files.~~

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~In [[Admiral Razorbeard|RazorBeard]]~~'~~s personal cabin.~~

~~You~~'~~ll pay for this!~~

~~No! You can~~'~~t come in here!~~

}}

~~It is unknown where this was meant to be shown, though it was most likely in either [[the Woods of Light]] or [[the Fairy Glade]]~~. ~~It was found in~~ the ~~[[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files.~~

~~{{quote|text=~~

~~Quickly, [[Rayman]]! we want our papa!~~

}}

~~==Artwork==~~

~~A bunch of screenshots and artwork have been found from~~ early ~~versions~~ of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

~~<gallery perrow="5" widths="160px">~~

~~file:R2BetaScreen1~~.jpg

~~file:WhaleBay1~~.jpg

~~File:WhaleBay2~~.png

~~file:R2BetaScreen2~~.jpg

~~file:R2BetaScreen3~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:R2BetaScreen4~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:TeensiesBetaR2~~ 1.png

~~file:TeensiesBetaR2~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:TeensiesBetaR2~~ 3.png

~~file:The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava Early~~.png

~~file:EarlyPrisonShip~~.png

~~file:The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire Early~~.png

~~file:R2BetaScreen5~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:BetaLums~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:R2BetaScreen6~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:R2BetaScreen7~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:R2BetaScreen8~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:RidingTheShell~~.png

~~file:FlyingShellMenhir~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:SanctuaryOfW&Iearly~~ .png

~~file:CaterpillarPink~~.jpg

~~file:EarlyHudR2.png~~

~~file:R2BetaScreen9.jpeg~~

~~file:R2BetaScreen10.jpeg~~

~~R2BetaScreen11~~.jpg

~~File:Screen2~~.jpg

~~File:CageOneSide~~.png

~~File:Screen3~~.~~jpg~~

~~File:Screen4~~.~~jpg~~

~~File:Screen12~~.~~jpg~~

~~file:ShellPirate~~.png

~~file:Tomb of the Ancients~~.~~png~~

~~File:Screen42~~.~~jpg~~

</gallery>

==External links==

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkKXC8IyNo ''Rayman Revolution'' trailer]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4Xd1b8oNI ''Rayman 2'' trailer]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KujjiLYaW8 ''Rayman 2'' trailer]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3txi-dPYri4&t=1m0s ''Rayman 2'' trailer]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_UYduONuA ''Rayman 2'' interview]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ZCAq5DiuU Royal V music video]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZ10RrA_5Q Unused Prison Ship area]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLh4-sk16o4 Video showcasing all unused content from ''Rayman 2'']

*[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt_AmWxzNj8iRVNzXey2iIsw A playlist of IGN Rayman 2 early gameplay (N64, 1999)]

*[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9ZdbFxL0AnVXuWl06A_rKi Gameplay, with numerous changes, from early press presentations (E3 1998/1999)]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_UYduONuA ''Rayman 2'' interview with early footage (1998)]

*[https://youtu.be/g0S0YGEdyvk Royal V music video with early gameplay]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uLXzCStwjA The Making of Rayman 2 (1998)]

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~LGzaEUcUsGI&list~~=~~PLHOgtLRdYgt_AmWxzNj8iRVNzXey2iIsw A playlist of IGN's Rayman 2 prototype gameplay]~~

==References==

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 *''This article is about the early production of the 3D build of the game. For the original 2D prototype, see [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)]].''
-''[[Rayman 2]]'' underwent a bunch of changes during its development, most which have been found through hacking and from old trailers.
+'''During its development, ''[[Rayman 2]]''''' underwent significant conceptual changes regarding its narrative, visuals, and gameplay mechanics.
-__NOTOC__
+Much of this early content has been identified through the analysis of pre-release promotional materials, such as the ''[[Rayman's training]]'' CGI short, E3 press kits and magazine previews, as well as through data mining residual files found in demos and the final retail release. Additionally, the discovery of a beta build in October 2024 provided further insight into early gameplay.
+==''Rayman's training''==
+[[File:Rayman training.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A screenshot of ''[[Rayman's training]]'', showcasing [[Rayman]]'s earlier 3D model.]]
+{{Main|Rayman's training}}
+Before proper development of the 3D game began, a CGI short film using the concepts from the 2D game was created by the name of ''[[Rayman's training]]''. The short film stars [[Rayman]] battling a living punching bag. It premiered in February 1st, 1998 to the tradeshow/film festival Imagina 1998. After that, it has never been seen in its entirety since.
+In various ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' adverts from 1997 to 1998, there were several instances of "stock footage" of a CGI [[Rayman]], and the most complete instance of this would be the E3 1998 trailer to ''[[Rayman 2]]''. For two decades, no one had known where this footage had come from exactly; it was assumed that they were made for the trailer.
+In early 2021, it was put together by a number of Twitter users that the pre-rendered scenes in the E3 1998 trailer were actually from ''[[Rayman's training]]''. The short was considered lost media until March 12 2022, when a version of the video with no sound was uploaded to YouTube.
+== Plot ==
+===Title===
+The game appears to have been originally titled ''Rayman 2: The Door to Great Power'' (French: ''La Porte du Grand Pouvoir'').<ref>The sketch for the E3 1999 stand for the game shown on page 47 of ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'' clearly reads "du grand pouvoir", and the [[:File:Ray2us.pdf|E3 Atlanta 1998 Digital Press Kit]] states that the game's story revolved around a magic soup that would "open the doors to great power".</ref><ref>[[Rayman Pirate-Community]] discussion forums, ''Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1548591#p1548591</ref>
+===Story===
+In the original plot, a mysterious association, also referred to as the "mysterious guild", decides to create an intergalactic zoo and recruits a band of unscrupulous [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] to capture rare species, including [[Rayman]] and his friends.<ref name="press_kit_it">''Rayman 2'' E3 1998 Italian press kit, [[:File:E3 Atlanta 1998 - Rayman 2 Italian Press Kit.pdf]]</ref><ref name="ign">IGN, ''An Interview with Ubi Soft'', https://www.ign.com/articles/1998/05/28/an-interview-with-ubi-soft</ref> Some sources conflate the association and the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]], mentioning a "mysterious [[Robo-Pirate|robot pirate]] guild".<ref name="press_kit_en">''Rayman 2'' E3 1998 Press Release, ''Rayman Reigns in New Fast-Paced, Plot-Driven Action Adventure Sequel For Nintendo 64, Sony Playstation, PC CD-ROM'', [[:File:Ray2us.pdf]]</ref> Sometimes, the term "circus" is used instead of "zoo".<ref name="interview">''Rayman 2: The Great Escape, Interview with Pauline Jacquey & Michel Ancel'', [[:File:Rayman 2 Interview 1999.pdf]]</ref><ref>''Ubi Soft’s beloved Rayman sells record-breaking 4.2 million copies!'', [[:File:Rayman 1999 4 Million Copies.pdf]]</ref><ref name="website">Official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website (via archive.org), ''Laissez-vous séduire par la nouvelle dimension de l'Univers de Rayman!'', https://web.archive.org/web/20000610224227/http://www.rayman2.com/fr/good/rayman2_txt_fs.html</ref><ref name="club_nintendo">''Club Nintendo'', issue 9, page 61, [[:File:R2-Scan-1.png]]</ref><ref name="canadian_release">Rayman Pirate-Community discussion forums, ''Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1369362#p1369362</ref><ref name="video_game_guide">电脑游戏攻略, issue 11 (November 1999), pages 30-31, https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1497673#p1497673</ref> [[Rayman]] escapes, and he must now free his friends, who will help him in his quest to collect the ingredients for a "miraculous soup that opens the doors to Great Power".<ref name="press_kit_en"></ref> Some sources, possibly from a later development stage, only mention the need to find "the keys to the door of great power".<ref name="video_game_guide"></ref>
+It appears that the ingredients were eventually replaced with the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], who himself replaced the "great power", being no longer a simple magician but the god of the [[Glade of Dreams]]. While the idea of [[Rayman]] and his friends being trapped in a circus was scrapped from the final game, it was eventually revisited in ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'' through [[Rigatoni]]'s flying circus.
+===Characters===
+Some of the characters had different names or spellings in the game's early development stages: [[Globox]] was Globber, [[Razorbeard]] was Razorface, [[Polokus]] was Polochus (or Pollochus) the Magician, the [[Teensie]]s were the Smalbeings and the [[Robo-Pirate]]s were the Red Rum.
+A Chinese magazine also refers to an unidentified enemy called the "Five-Poison Snake God".<ref name="video_game_guide"></ref>
+===Notable mentions of early plot elements===
+* In [[Ubisoft]]'s preview of their E3 1998 showcase, the plot of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' is described as such: "[[Rayman]] escapes an intergalactic zoo and needs the powers of his still-imprisoned friends to open the doors to Great Power."<ref>Ubisoft.com (via archive.org), ''E3'', https://web.archive.org/web/19980524022146/http://www.ubisoft.com/e398_index.html</ref>
+* In the E3 1998 Press Release, the plot is further elaborated upon. "In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', our whirling-dervish hero [[Rayman]] confronts his wackiest adventure ever when [[Robo-Pirate|Robot pirates]] imprison him and his friends in a strange intergalactic zoo. [[Rayman]] escapes, but must free his friends and collect all the ingredients for a miraculous soup that opens the doors to Great Power. Only then will the mysterious robot pirate guild be defeated." The press release also mentions that the [[Magician]] would be the one to give [[Rayman]] his powers; [[Ly]], who gives [[Rayman]] his abilities in the final game, is said to help with her "dexterity".<ref name="press_kit_en"></ref>
+* In an interview with Pauline Jacquey and [[Michel Ancel]], it is mentioned that the [[Robo-Pirate]]s intended to sell the inhabitants they capture to an inter-galactic circus.<ref name="interview"></ref>
+* In a press release from May 13, 1999, the game is described as "an adventure to rescue [[Rayman]]’s friends from an intergalactic circus".<ref>''Ubi Soft’s beloved Rayman sells record-breaking 4.2 million copies!'', [[:File:Rayman 1999 4 Million Copies.pdf]]</ref>
+* In a ''[[Rayman 2]]'' pre-order form that could be obtained from the ''[[Rayman Activity Centre|Rayman Activity Center]]'' box (and also from one of the PC demos<ref>Rayman Pirate-Community discussion forums, ''Rayman 2'', https://raymanpc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1438733#p1438733</ref>), it is mentioned that: "The Mysterious Guild considers [[Rayman]] to be the ideal specimen to display in its intergalactic zoo of rare species". The text also mentions that [[Rayman]]'s friends became the target of "Operation Kidnap", "the Guild's plan to fill its zoo with the universe's peace-loving residents". Similar information appeared in the official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website, however the "intergalactic zoo" was replaced with an "intergalactic circus".<ref>Official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website (via archive.org), ''Soyez sans pitié dans le monde de terreur que nous créons pour Rayman !'' https://web.archive.org/web/20000525161633/http://www.rayman2.com/fr/bad/rayman2_txt.html</ref>
+* In an interview with [[Ubisoft]] (by the IGN staff), it is mentioned that the mysterious guild recruited the [[Robo-Pirate]]s to capture rare species from [[Glade of Dreams|Rayman's planet]] and create an intergalactic zoo.<ref name="ign"></ref> However, in another part of the official ''[[Rayman 2]]'' website, a text can be found that describes the Mysterious Guild and the [[Robo-Pirate]]s as one single entity, that intended to sell the inhabitants of [[Glade of Dreams|Rayman's planet]] to an intergalactic circus.<ref name="website"></ref>
+* In the back cover of the first edition of ''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'', the following text is displayed prominently: "There's more than one way out of this circus!".
+* The intergalactic circus was also mentioned in magazines<ref name="club_nintendo"></ref> and even in box art from one of the first Canadian releases of the game.<ref name="canadian_release"></ref>
+<gallery>
+Rayman 2 Pre Order Form.jpg|A ''[[Rayman 2]]'' pre-order form from the ''[[Rayman Activity Centre|Rayman Activity Center]]'' box.
+R2 Guide Back Cover 1.jpg|''[[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]'' back cover (first edition).
+</gallery>
+== Gameplay ==
+Just like Globox can use his [[Rain Dance]] in the final game to harm the [[Robo-Pirate]]s, [[Rayman]]'s other friends would also have used their abilities to help him progress through the levels: [[Polokus|Polochus]] the Magician could levitate stones and draw water from ponds, [[Clark]] could grab [[Rayman]] and throw him and [[Ly]] could immobilize characters and objects.<ref name="press_kit_it"></ref> Alternatively, it is stated that the Magician, as the first companion [[Rayman]] would have had to save, would have appeared on every map to upgrade the power of his "invincible flying fist".<ref name="video_game_guide"></ref> [[Rayman]] would also have gained the ability to see through walls near the end of the game.<ref name="press_kit_it"></ref> Additionally, a demo for the game features a functional [[telescopic fist]] ability, a power scrapped from the final game and replaced with the [[magic fist]].
+Pre-release screenshots and footage show that level designs underwent significant evolution. A video showing an early version of the Nintendo 64 version reveals an unused area most likely located in [[the Prison Ship]]. It closely resembles the alternative path that can be taken in the same level to fill up [[Rayman]]'s health.<ref>YouTube (via archive.org), ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape (N64) - Beta Prison Ship level part'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZ10RrA_5Q</ref> Other trailers show more open levels suggesting ''Rayman 2'' was at one point going to go in a more non-linear direction.<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 2 Trailer'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KujjiLYaW8</ref>
+== Levels ==
+=== Cut levels ===
+Judging by the content of the PC version, the cutscene in [[the Prison Ship]] where [[Rayman]] frees the prisoners, which first appeared in the Dreamcast version, was originally meant to appear in the PC and Nintendo 64 versions.
+In 2018 it was discovered that the PlayStation version contains a reference to a level by the name [[the Walk of Bravery]], which was meant to appear between [[the Echoing Caves]] and [[the Precipice]].
+The PC version also has leftovers from several unused levels, being the following:
+* Learn_20
+* Whale_20
+* Astro_20
+* Wipe_10
+* morbide_tst
+There was also originally meant to be a connection between [[the Fairy Glade]] and [[the Echoing Caves]] in the Hall of Doors .<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 2: Mysteries of the Hall of Doors'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJQcHip4tDE</ref>
+=== Early level names ===
+* [[The Marshes of Awakening]] - originally the Marshes of the Awakening and the Marshlands of Awakening
+* [[The Fairy Glade]] - originally the Fairy's Glade (the early name is used in ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'')
+* [[The Canopy]] - originally the Wilderness
+* [[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] - originally the Sanctuary of Lava and Fire
+* [[The Precipice]] - originally the Great Rift
+* [[The Top of the World]] - originally the Roof of the World
+* [[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] - originally the Sanctuary of Rock and Stone and the Sanctuary of Earth and Stone
+* [[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]] - originally beneath the Sanctuary of Earth and Stone
+* The [[Technical Check-up]] - originally the Emission Control station
+== Visuals ==
+The HUD was at one point drastically different to the one seen in the final game. [[Purple Lum]]s were going to have a completely different design resembling the other [[Lum]]s seen in the game.<ref>YouTube, ''Rayman 2 The Great Escape - developer's interview (1998, FR with ENG subs) N64/PS1/PS2/Dreamcast/PC'', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_UYduONuA</ref>
 ==Unused textures==
 Many textures which were later used in the PlayStation version can also be found in the files for the PC version suggestion they were originally meant to be included there as well. These include the textures for [[Antitoon]]s and the stone with [[Ly]]'s face. Textures from the Dreamcast version were found as well, such as the textures for [[Eig]]. Some leftovers, such as controller icons, where found from the Nintendo 64 version.
 ===HUD===
 <div><ul>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:BBGlobox_Icon.jpg|frame|none|Oddly enough this doesn't appear in [[the Fairy Glade]] during the [[baby Globox]] dialogue.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:BBGlobox Icon.jpg|frame|none|Oddly enough this doesn't appear in [[the Fairy Glade]] during the [[baby Globox]] dialogue.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Janochapo_ico_nz.jpg|frame|none|Due to [[Jano]] not having a health bar, this isn't shown during the battle against him.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Janochapo ico nz.jpg|frame|none|Due to [[Jano]] not having a health bar, this isn't shown during the battle against him.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Encar_trappe2_anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Encar trappe2 anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Cam_banjo_nz.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Cam banjo nz.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Nocam_ico_nz.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Nocam ico nz.jpg|frame|none|An unused camera icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Coeur_anu.png|frame|none|A beta health icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Coeur anu.png|frame|none|A beta health icon.]] </li>
 <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Bulle-anu.png|frame|none|A beta breath icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Boul_energy_anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused energy icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Boul energy anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused energy icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Poing_anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused [[Telescopic fist|fist]] icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Poing anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused [[Telescopic fist|fist]] icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Reveil_anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused clock icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Reveil anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused clock icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Serrure_cage_anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Serrure cage anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Support_bouton_anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Support bouton anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
-<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Interro_anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
+<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Interro anu.jpg|frame|none|An unused icon.]] </li>
 </ul></div>
 ===Objects===
 <gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
-Red_Sphere_Idle.jpg|An idle Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
+Red Sphere Idle.jpg|An idle Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
-Red_Sphere_Pyramid.jpg|The base for a Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
+Red Sphere Pyramid.jpg|The base for a Red [[Magic Sphere|Sphere]], as it could have appeared, in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
 </gallery>
-===Metallic [[Ssssam]]===
+===Metallic serpent===
-[[Ssssam]] was originally meant to be metallic.
+The game manual features a purple metallic serpent resembling [[Ssssam]]. This metallic serpent originally had different colors and appears to have been significantly larger than [[Ssssam]].
-[[File:Sssssam.png|thumb|An early, more metallic, version of [[Ssssam]].]]
 <gallery>
-Serpent_centre2.jpg
+Serpent centre2.jpg
-Serpent_corps_txy.jpg
+Serpent corps txy.jpg
-Serpent_corps2_txy.jpg
+Serpent corps2 txy.jpg
-Serpent_oeilclose_nz.jpg
+Serpent oeilclose nz.jpg
-Serpent_tete3.jpg
+Serpent tete3.jpg
-Serpent_troudunez2.jpg
+Serpent troudunez2.jpg
+</gallery>
+<gallery widths="200px" heights="300px">
+Sssssam.png|An early, more metallic version of [[Ssssam]].
+MetallicSamRendition.png|The unused textures applied on a 3D mesh. This model was based on [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJxS4a2hI-U leftovers that were found in the PlayStation version].
 </gallery>
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 VigLoadMisc06.jpg|Titled "VigLoadMisc06"
 Morb.jpg|[[Rayman]] is oddly enough present on the image.
-Old.jpg|An old look of [[Rayman]].
+Old.jpg|The [[Rayman]] E3 1998 model, most notably present in ''[[Rayman's training]]''.
 </gallery>
-===Concept Art===
+===Concept art===
 <gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
-Story2.jpg|Storyboard for opening cinematic.
+Jumping bean.png|Other mounts where considered before [[walking shell]]s were implemented.
-Story4.jpg|[[Rayman]] saves [[Clark]] in [[the Menhir Hills]].
+R2 scenario.png|An unused scenario that was conceptionalised for gameplay, click for translation.
-Story1.jpg|[[The Menhir Hills]]' ending.
+Rayman 2 scenario concept art.jpg
-Story3.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s final encounter with [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]].
+Rayman 2 scenario concept art2.jpg
-Jumping_bean.png|Other mounts where considered before [[walking shell]]s were implemented.
+Croquis anotés.jpg
-R2_scenario.png|An unused scenario that was conceptionalised for gameplay.
+Rayman 2 (L'art dans le jeu vidéo) 3.png
-R2_scenario_2.jpg|The same concept with off angle and readable text, click for translation.
 </gallery>
-==[[List of Rayman demos|Demo]]==
+==Early builds==
+===Demo===
+[[File:R2 Demo.png|thumb|320px|The pause menu in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].]]
 There were two different [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] made for ''[[Rayman 2]]'', both of them including two parts from [[the Fairy Glade]].
-[[File:R2 Demo.png|thumb|320px|The pause menu in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].]]
-[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kcmNoQi11MGZ4UXc/view?usp=sharing Demo 1]
-[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kRTdhLXpEbnlxWHM/view?usp=sharing Demo 2]
+* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kcmNoQi11MGZ4UXc/view?usp=sharing Demo 1]
+* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_HAsjQRA3-kRTdhLXpEbnlxWHM/view?usp=sharing Demo 2]
 Although the [[List of Rayman demos|demos]] are very similar and include the same levels, there are some minor differences.
-=== Differences from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' ===
+The differences with the final game are:
 *[[Rayman]] falls into the level after the [[Robo-Pirate]] animation in the first [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], instead of afterwards like in the final version.
 *The total amount of [[cage]]s show 0 in the first [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], instead of 7 like in the final version. [[Cage]]s can however still be broken and will result in it showing 1/0 etc.
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 {{Clear}}
-==Beta dialogue==
+=== Beta ===
-The following text was found in the PC version's files. The text from the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] mostly includes minor differences, such as misspellings and incorrect grammar. Only the text that differs is shown here.
+In October 2024 a beta version of the game was dumped. It had originally been given out as part of a contest held by certain gaming magazines in Italy in order to gather feedback for the game.
-=== Introduction ===
+<gallery>
-The following text was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]]. The main difference here is the mentioning of Robo-Rats.
+Rayman 2 Beta Case.png
-{{quote|text=
+Rayman 2 Beta Disc.jpg
-Since they captured you, Nothing can stop them. They've taken everything And enslaved our people. Their Robo-Rats sniff out the hidden for capture. In the chaos, they exploded [[The Heart of the World|the Primordial Energy Core]]. The Energy broke into 1000 magical fragments called [[lum]]s. We grow weaker. Soon, it will be too late... You must escape, [[Rayman]] You are our only hope!
+</gallery>
-The ''[[Buccaneer]]'', prison ship of the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]], commanded by the admiral [[Admiral Razorbeard|RazorBeard]]. Slaves now on board 5000. Wake up [[Rayman]], I have sent you help...
+[[File:Rayman 2 Beta Launcher.png|thumb|right|The beta launcher]]
-}}
-=== [[The Woods of Light]] ===
+The beta contains two levels, titled "Morbide P" and "Mapkit Foret". These can only be selected from the launcher when starting the game and neither level has a proper ending. The game contains many notable differences from the final version, such as the ability for [[Rayman]] to throw his [[telescopic fist]].
-The following text was meant to appear during the intro when the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] dragged [[Globox]] into [[Rayman]]'s cell. Most of it was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], though the second line (No! Not the whip!) can't be found in the final game as well. It was most likely not used to keep the game at a low age rating.
-{{quote|text=
+==== Morbide P ====
-Have mercy...
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
-No! Not the whip!
+Rayman 2 Beta - Tomb Start.png|The start of the level.
-}}
+Rayman 2 Beta - Charging Fist.png|[[Rayman]] charging his [[telescopic fist]].
+Rayman 2 Beta - Throwing Fist.png|[[Rayman]] throwing his [[telescopic fist]].
+Rayman 2 Beta - Drowning.png|The drowning animation.
+Rayman 2 Beta - Noclip.png|The no-clip mode.
+Rayman 2 Beta - Wireframe.png|The wireframe mode.
+Rayman 2 Beta - Pirate 1.png|A [[Robo-Pirate]] attacking [[Rayman]].
+Rayman 2 Beta - Pirate 2.png|Another [[Robo-Pirate]], showcasing how the model is missing some textures.
+Rayman 2 Beta - Murfy.png|A [[Murfy]] can be freed from a [[cage]], like in [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version]].
+Rayman 2 Beta - Teensie.png|A [[Teensie]] freed from a [[cage]].
+Rayman 2 Beta - Yellow Lum.png|A [[yellow Lum]], with the same design as in [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version]].
+</gallery>
-This following text was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]].
+==== Mapkit Foret ====
+<gallery widths="320px" heights="240px">
+Rayman 2 Beta - Race Run Text.png
+Rayman 2 Beta - Race Start.png
+Rayman 2 Beta - Time Out.png
+Rayman 2 Beta - Moving Flowers.png
+Rayman 2 Beta - Swimming.png
+Rayman 2 Beta - Vines.png
+Rayman 2 Beta - Race Finish.png
+</gallery>
-{{quote|text=
+==== Controls ====
-A [[Silver Lum|silver lum]]s! Incredible! I can feel her energy coming into me... Now I can shoot with my [[Telescopic fist|fist]] again
+{| class="wikitable"
-}}
+! Button !! Action
+|-
+| Arrow keys || move
+|-
+| A || jump/move up in no-clip and free-cam
+|-
+| Space || shoot
+|-
+| C || disable most other inputs
+|-
+| D || toggle wireframe mode
+|-
+| B || toggle no-clip
+|-
+| Z || move down in no-clip and free-cam
+|-
+| Numpad 1 || enter free-cam mode
+|-
+| Numpad 2 || exit free-cam mode with centered camera
+|-
+| Numpad 6 || exit free-cam mode
+|-
+| Numpad 7 || lock camera
+|-
+| 1 || telescopic fist
+|-
+| 2 || energy shots
+|-
+| F11 || restart map
+|-
+| F8 || take a snapshot
+|-
+| Shift || speed up no-clip
+|-
+| Ctrl || strafe/move backwards under water
+|}
-This following text was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] and was meant to be spoken by [[Murfy]] after [[Rayman]] escaped.
+==Early dialogue==
+{{Main|Rayman 2 (early production)/Early dialogue|Early dialogue}}
-{{quote|text=
+Early versions of the game dialogue has been found in the PC version's two demos. Some unused dialogue also exists in the final game.
-Howdy, [[rayman]]! glad to see that you escaped!
-}}
-{{quote|text=
+== Miscellaneous ==
-plan saved [[Rayman]]! But... Where's Daddy?
+The cheat code "GETELIX" is mentioned along with the other known cheat codes in the PC version, but it appears to be unused. It was most likely meant to give the player the [[Elixir of Life]] before entering [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
-Erm, you see... we've got separated...
-Not there Daddy [[Globox]]? Boohooooo! We want our Daddy!
-Now don't worry kiddies!
-I'll bring your dad back! But first I've got to find [[Ly|LY]]. She often comes here. Have you seen her around?
-Some nasty [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] took [[Ly|LY]] over there!
-Hummm... I gotta help her!
-}}
-{{quote|text=
-The [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] have taken [[Ly]] to [[The Fairy Glade|the Fairy's Glade]]. They've locked her in one of their castles.
-}}
-=== [[The Fairy Glade]] ===
+==Screenshots and artwork==
+A bunch of screenshots and artwork have been found from early versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
-{{quote|text=
+<gallery widths="160px">
-Oh, [[Rayman]], I was afraid [[Globox]] didn't make it.
+WhaleBay2.png
-}}
+R2BetaScreen5.jpg
-{{quote|text=
+BetaLums.jpg
-And the energy has become very difficult to reunite.
+R2BetaScreen6.jpg
-}}
+R2BetaScreen7.jpg
-{{quote|text=
+R2BetaScreen8.jpg
-He's the Spirit of the World. His power is limitless.
+SanctuaryOfW&Iearly .png
-}}
+EarlyHudR2.png
+R2BetaScreen9.jpeg
+CageOneSide.png
+Screen3.jpg
+Screen12.jpg
+ShellPirate.png
+Tomb of the Ancients.png
+Rayman 2 early screenshot Fairy Glade.jpg
+</gallery>
-=== [[The Marshes of Awakening]] ===
+===Concept art===
+<gallery widths="160px">
+Pirate Mines.jpg
+R2Swamp.png
+Underwater.png
+Log Forest.jpg
+Prison Ship.jpg
+</gallery>
-{{quote|text=
+== Press kits ==
-But I did see [[Globox]] get arrested by 2 [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]].
+=== [[Ubisoft]] Entertainment: Digital Press Kit: E3 Atlanta 1998 ===
-}}
+* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9OG26PfMQFkyu2JzPWjIRI Videos - gameplay clips and interviews]
-{{quote|text=
+* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/6/6e/IntwR2Eng.pdf Interview]
-So go away! Come back when you have the name.
+* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/4/43/Ray2us.pdf Press release]
-}}
-{{quote|text=
-I have hidden a precious treasure inside here. You can have it for yourself, If you are faster than me. I'll give a head start, But don't delay! If I catch you, I'll show you no mercy...
-}}
-=== [[The Walk of Life]] ===
+==== Screenshots ====
-{{quote|text=
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
-To increase your chances Here's some vital energy
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-1.JPG
-}}
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-2.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-3.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-4.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-5.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-6.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-7.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-8.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-9.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-10.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-11.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Ray2-12.JPG
+</gallery>
-=== [[The Cave of Bad Dreams]] ===
+==== Characters ====
-{{quote|text=
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
-I want the treasure!
+ChClar9.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch1.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch2.JPG
+ChRay1.JPG
+ChRay2.JPG
+ChRay3.JPG
+ChRay4.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch3.jpg
+ChSbi8.JPG
+</gallery>
-No treasure for me!
+==== Sketches ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 5.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 6.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch6.JPG
+Ray2 Sk Pirates lookingaway.JPG
+</gallery>
-THE DREAM TEAM
+==== Team ====
-}}
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Team2.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 8.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Team3.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Team4.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Team5.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Team6.JPG
+R2 Press Kit E3 Atlanta 1998 - Team7.jpg
+</gallery>
-In the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files, the same text appears, but with a different third option.
+=== ECTS 1998 [[Ubisoft|Ubi Soft]] Entertainment Press Kit (Europe) ===
-{{quote|text=
+[https://youtu.be/c---KV_p5vs Promotional Video]
-I want the treasure!
-No treasure for me!
+==== Logo ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+R2 Press Kit - Logo.png
+</gallery>
-I wanna set my buddies free !
+==== Screenshots ====
-}}
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Ray2-1.JPG
+R2BetaScreen2.jpg
+Ray2-3.JPG
+Ray2-4.JPG
+Ray2-5.JPG
+Rayman2RidingTheShell.JPG
+CaterpillarPink.jpg
+Ray2-8.JPG
+Ray2-9.JPG
+R2BetaScreen3.jpg
+R2BetaScreen4.jpg
+R2BetaScreen1.jpg
+</gallery>
-The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] version also includes a new line spoken by [[Jano]] after [[Rayman]] made the decision not to take the gold.
+==== Team ====
-{{quote|text=
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
-You didn't fall into the trap.
+Team1.JPG
-}}
+Team3.JPG
+Team4.JPG
+</gallery>
-=== [[The Precipice]] ===
+==== Work in process ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+WipRay1.JPG
+WipRay2.JPG
+WipRay3.JPG
+WipRay4.JPG
+WipRay5.JPG
+WipRay6.JPG
+WipRay7.JPG
+</gallery>
-{{quote|text=
+=== [[Ubisoft]] Digital Press Kit 99 U.S.A./North America (USA) ===
-Meanwhile... :The [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] [[The Prison Ship|prison ship]]. Slaves now on 33 524
+* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9lMkKcbUtiE8zT9gJn3s_z Videos - trailer and Q&A]
+* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b2/Rayman_2_Interview_1999.pdf Interview]
+* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/c/c0/Rayman_2_Press_Kit_Info.pdf Information]
+* [https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/b/b6/Rayman_1999_4_Million_Copies.pdf Timeline]
-What is it ?
+==== Screenshots (Nintendo 64) ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 1.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 2.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 3.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 4.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 5.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 6.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 7.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 8.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 9.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 10.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 11.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - N64 12.JPG
+</gallery>
-Your ferocity...he...he... already has 2 [[Four Masks of Polokus|Masks]]
+==== Screenshots (PC) ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 1.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 2.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 3.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 4.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 5.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 6.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 7.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 8.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 9.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 10.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 11.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - PC 12.JPG
+</gallery>
-You idiotic fool ! Go and find him ! Don't come back without his corpse!
+==== Work in process artwork ====
-}}
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 1.JPG|[[Rayman]] saves [[Clark]] in [[the Menhir Hills]].
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 2.JPG|[[The Menhir Hills]]' ending.
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 3.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 4.jpg
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 9.jpg
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 10.jpg
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 11.JPG
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 12.JPG
+</gallery>
-=== [[The Walk of Power]] ===
+=== Ubi Soft Digital Press Kit Herbst-Winter 1999 ===
-{{quote|text=
-I think you deserve a much tougher Shootout
-}}
-=== [[The Tomb of the Ancients]] ===
+[https://youtu.be/MJKICyVLBX8 Trailer]
-{{quote|text=
+==== Screenshots (Nintendo 64) ====
-Somewhere in the sky... The [[Robo-Pirate|pirate]] [[The Prison Ship|prison ship]]. Slaves now on board 45 263
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+N64chase1.jpg
+Ray and piranha.jpg
+Ray2n64 rayman.jpg
+Ray2n64 smallbeeings.jpg
+Ray2n64-fight Sbire.JPG
+Ray2n64-fighting.JPG
+Ray2n64-janodfight.JPG
+Ray2n64-missile.JPG
+Ray2n64-Morb.JPG
+Ray2n64-pursuit sbire.JPG
+Ray2n64-seat.JPG
+Ray2n64-snake.jpg
+Rayman 2 N64.jpg
+With the plum.jpg
+</gallery>
-Now what ?
+==== Screenshots (PC) ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Screen42.jpg
+R2 Press Kit - helic3.png
+R2 Press Kit - L30depart.png
+R2 Press Kit - plum09.png
+Screen4.jpg
+R2RaymanAndLy.png
+Rayman2 screen friends600.jpg
+Story illus 04.jpg
+Rayman 2 Press Kit - WIP 4.jpg
+VigLoadMisc04.jpg
+Ray2pc lava.JPG
+Ray2pc pirate.JPG
+Ray2pc Polok.JPG
+Ray2pc Ptizetres.JPG
+Ray2pc pursuit sbire.JPG
+Ray2pc pursuit.JPG
+Ray2pc Rayman.JPG
+Ray2pc rayman1.JPG
+Ray2pc raymanMagic.JPG
+Raypc ski.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - whale.jpg
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0013.jpg
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0060.png
+Rayman2cover.jpg|A slightly earlier cover than [[:File:Rayman 2 - Box Art.png|the final version]].
+</gallery>
-Nuh.. nothing serious.. he just found [[Four Masks of Polokus|the Third Mask]]
+=== ''Rayman 2'' - The Great Escape (USA) (Digital Press Kit) ===
+==== Screenshots ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+R2 Press Kit - Cover.png
+R2 Press Kit - helic1.png
+R2 Press Kit - helic2.png
+R2 Press Kit - L30branche.png
+R2 Press Kit - L30depart.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0116.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0174.png
+R2 Press Kit - tonneau2.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - W00 baleine.png
+R2 Press Kit - W00 bastion.png
+R2 Press Kit - W00 fight.png
+R2 Press Kit - W00 sbire.png
+R2 Press Kit - L30nenuph.png
+R2 Press Kit - L30sbire.png
+R2 Press Kit - L30sbirshoot.png
+R2 Press Kit - L30varap.png
+R2 Press Kit - LY2.jpg
+R2 Press Kit - Navedecor.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - plum06.png
+R2 Press Kit - R2 Press Kit - Forest1.jpg
+R2 Press Kit - Ray14.jpg
+R2 Press Kit - Ray39.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0011.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0020.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0052.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0054.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0067.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0089.png
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0092RMLUMS.jpg
+R2 Press Kit - Snap0108.png
+</gallery>
-What ?!
+==== Sketches ====
+<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
+Story2.jpg|Storyboard for opening cinematic.
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch9.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch10.JPG
+Story3.jpg|[[Rayman]]'s final encounter with [[Razorbeard]].
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch12.JPG
+R2 Press Kit - Sketch13.JPG
+</gallery>
-But that's not Possible ! ! ! If he finds that fourth one, I'll be coming for you...
+== Magazine scans ==
-}}
+<gallery>
+R2-Scan-1.png
-=== [[The Iron Mountains]] ===
+R2-Scan-2.png
+R2-Scan-3.png
-{{quote|text=
+R2-Scan-4.png
-Good luck, [[Rayman]] !
+R2-Scan-5.png
-See you soon [[Uglette]]!
+R2-Scan-6.png
-}}
+R2-Scan-7.png
+Total N64 Issue 31 (1).png
-Note how [[Polokus]] doesn't mention him not being able to use his powers above the ground.
+Total N64 Issue 31 (2).png
-{{quote|text=
+Total N64 Issue 31 (3).png
-At last [[Four Masks of Polokus|the Final Mask]]... Bravo [[Rayman]]! You've succeed in awakening me ! Now I can send you to [[The Prison Ship|The Pirate prison ship]]. Now go and fight your Final battle...
+Total N64 Issue 31 (4).png
-}}
+Total N64 Issue 31 (5).png
+Total N64 Issue 31 (6).png
-=== [[The Prison Ship]] ===
+Total N64 Issue 31 (7).png
-This cutscene was later used in the Dreamcast, PlayStation and [[Rayman Revolution|PlayStation 2]] versions with the PlayStation 2 one being slightly altered. This suggests that it was originally meant to be included in the PC version as well. The text can be found in the final version of the game.
+Consoles 093 - Page 064 1999-10.jpg
-{{quote|text=
+Level Issue 11 (August 1998) (1).png
-Help! Please!
+Level Issue 11 (August 1998) (2).png
-Back off kiddies.
+N64 Magazine Issue 21 (November 1998).png
-Yahoooo! Yipeeee!
+Nintendo 64 Magazine Issue 22 (December 1998)-1.png
-Yahooo! Yipeeee!
+Nintendo 64 Magazine Issue 22 (December 1998)-2.png
-Yipeeee! Yahoooo!
+N64 Magazine Issue 25 (Feburary 1998).png
-Kudos for [[Rayman]]! Hurrah!
+N64 Magazine Issue 31 (August 1999).png
-Yipeee! Yahooo!
+N64 Pro Issue 17 (Feburary 1999) (1).png
-Get out of the [[The Prison Ship|prisonship]], kids!
+N64 Pro Issue 17 (Feburary 1999) (2).png
-I still have to find [[Globox]].
+N64 Pro Issue 19 (April 1999) (1).png
-}}
+N64 Pro Issue 19 (April 1999) (2).png
+N64 Pro Issue 19 (April 1999) (3).png
-=== [[The Crow's Nest]] ===
+N64 Pro Issue 19 (April 1999) (4).png
-{{quote|text=
+Next Games 003 - Page 042 1998-07.jpg
-Come in, you useless worm! Ray... [[Rayman]] has found [[Four Masks of Polokus|the final mask]]. He's just been spotted on board [[The Prison Ship|the ship]].
+Next Games 003 - Page 043 1998-07.jpg
+Nintendo Official Magazine Issue 70 (July 1998) (1).png
-You've failed me again... I did warn you, didn't I
+Nintendo Official Magazine Issue 70 (July 1998) (2).png
+Nintendo Power Preview 1.png|A sneak preview article in ''Nintendo Power'' issue 117 (February 1999)
-Target Acquisition!
+Nintendo Power Preview 2.png
+Nintendo Power Issue 122 (July 1999).png|An article mentioning the early plot of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', which is not present in the final game
-Leave my friend alone!
+Q64 1999 Volume 1 (Winter) 0013.jpg
+Q64 1999 Volume 1 (Winter) 0014.jpg
-Oh, I'll leave you both alone...for all eternity! Huh?
+GamePro issue 110 page 73.jpg|''GamePro'' issue 110 (September 1998)
-}}
+Sega Magazin No75 (February 2000).png
+Dreamcast Fan Issue 20 (February 2000).jpg
-The following text can be found in the final version of the game and was most likely mean to be spoken by [[Rayman]]'s friends during the boss fight against [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]].
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 52 (December 1999).png
-{{quote|text=
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 58.png
-we're all with you!
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 60-1.png
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 60-2.png
-one last effort, and the [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]] will only be a bad memory!
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 60-3.png
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 61.png
-go for it, [[rayman]]! you can do it!
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 62.png
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 63-1.png
-don't listen to him! he's nothing but a dirty liar!!
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 63-2.png
+Dreamcast Magazine Issue 63-3.png
-take him out and we'll finally be free!
+EDGE Magazine Issue 60 (July 1998).png
+EDGE Magazine Issue 65 (December 1998).png
-we're all with you, little buddy!
+EDGE Magazine Issue 76 (October 1999) (1).png
+EDGE Magazine Issue 76 (October 1999) (2).png
-win, and i'll melt my gold to make a statue of you.
+EDGE Magazine Issue 76 (October 1999) (3).png
+EDGE Magazine Issue 76 (October 1999) (4).png
-i've taught you well. don't let me down!
+Game Play 64 n° 009 - Page 087 (octobre 1998).jpg
+Game Play 64 n° 009 - Page 088 (octobre 1998).jpg
-you are the greatest hero i have ever known!
+Game Play 64 n° 009 - Page 089 (octobre 1998).jpg
+Gamers Republic Issue 10 (March 1999) (1).png
-we'll be dancing to bring you luck!
+Gamers Republic Issue 10 (March 1999) (2).png
-}}
+Gamers Republic Issue 10 (March 1999) (3).png
+Gamers Republic Issue 10 (March 1999) (4).png
-The following text can be found in the final version of the game and was most likely mean to be spoken by [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] during the boss fight against him.
+Gamers Republic Issue 10 (March 1999) (5).png
-{{quote|text=
+JOYPAD 77 PAGE068.jpg
-take that!
+Nintendo Accion Issue 70.png
-i'm not afraid of you!
-i'll feed your remains to the [[piranha]]s!!
-go ahead and relax! you're about to die!
-i'll show you what i'm made of!!
-look how easily we tame these savage beasts!
-i'll decorate your gravestone myself!
-ha! [[globox]] was a better fighter than you!
-did you remember to say goodbye to [[ly]]?
-you're going to pay for what you've done!!
-}}
-Here are some minor differences in what [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] says. This was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files.
-{{quote|text=
-Lava bath is served, [[rayman]]! Have fun!
-Eat this! Hahaha!!!
-Come here and Fight!
-you won't escape!
-You are so ridiculous!
-}}
-Note how there's no mentioning of [[Polokus]] here.
-{{quote|text=
-The slaves have broken their chains and escaped. On the planet, our people have eliminated the last [[Robo-Pirate|pirates]]. Destroy [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]], and our victory will be complete!
-}}
-=== [[Council Chamber of the Teensies|The Council Chamber of the Teensies]] ===
-{{quote|text=
-So, did you guys figure it out? Are you the real king?
-Uh...More or less. We're a Bit better organised now.
-}}
-=== [[The Knowledge of the World]] ===
-{{quote|text=
-ingenuous
-neophyte
-enlightened
-wise
-omniscient
-}}
-=== [[Ly]] ===
-{{quote|text=
-fight hard! Freedom depends on your fists!
-}}
-=== [[Robo-Pirate|Pirate]] signs ===
-The following text can be found in the files of the final game. It is unknown where they were going to appear, though the second one was most likely meant to appear in [[the Fairy Glade]].
-{{quote|text=
-piranha farm Property of [[Admiral Razorbeard|admiral razorbeard]]!
-public notice! witch [[Ly]], presently languishing in the stronghold, will be made to walk the plank at dusk. reservations are advised.
-beyond this point lies a vast unexplored wasteland.
-}}
-=== Debug ===
-{{quote|text=
-Err. No Level played
-}}
-This text can be seen on an unused [[Spiral Door]] which can be made to appear before [[the Woods of Light]] through hacking.
-{{quote|text=
-Surprise !
-Le Monde des [[Robo-Pirate|Pirates]]
-}}
-These levels, which were not included in the final game, are mentioned in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files. Morbide is the file name for the [[Tomb of the Ancients]].
-{{quote|text=
-Learn_20
-Whale_20
-Astro_20
-morbide_tst
-}}
-The following text, found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], suggest that key mapping was originally going to be possible in the PC version. The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] also mentions a different button mapping where Q was the jump button.
-{{quote|text=
-SETUP KEYBOARD
-SETUP JOYSTICK
-}}
-=== Names ===
-The [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files include different names for several locations. Some of these can be seen in early [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|strategy guides]].
-The Sanctuary of Lava and FIRE ([[The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]]).
-The Sanctuary of rock and Stone ([[The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]).
-Beneath the sanctuary of rock and stone ([[Beneath the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]]).
-Emission Control station ([[Technical Check-Up]]).
-[[Foutch]] is oddly enough referred to as the guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]] and [[Umber]] as the guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]].
-{{quote|text=
-AXEL: Guardian of the sanctuary of water and ice
-FOUTCH: Guardian of the sanctuary of lava and fire
-UMBER: Guardian of the sanctuary of rock and stone
-}}
-=== Unknown ===
-This was most likely meant to take place in [[the Crow's Nest]]. It was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files.
-{{quote|text=
-In [[Admiral Razorbeard|RazorBeard]]'s personal cabin.
-You'll pay for this!
-No! You can't come in here!
-}}
-It is unknown where this was meant to be shown, though it was most likely in either [[the Woods of Light]] or [[the Fairy Glade]]. It was found in the [[List of Rayman demos|demo]] files.
-{{quote|text=
-Quickly, [[Rayman]]! we want our papa!
-}}
-==Artwork==
-A bunch of screenshots and artwork have been found from early versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
-<gallery perrow="5" widths="160px">
-file:R2BetaScreen1.jpg
-file:WhaleBay1.jpg
-File:WhaleBay2.png
-file:R2BetaScreen2.jpg
-file:R2BetaScreen3.jpg
-file:R2BetaScreen4.jpg
-file:TeensiesBetaR2 1.png
-file:TeensiesBetaR2.jpg
-file:TeensiesBetaR2 3.png
-file:The Sanctuary of Rock and Lava Early.png
-file:EarlyPrisonShip.png
-file:The Sanctuary of Stone and Fire Early.png
-file:R2BetaScreen5.jpg
-file:BetaLums.jpg
-file:R2BetaScreen6.jpg
-file:R2BetaScreen7.jpg
-file:R2BetaScreen8.jpg
-file:RidingTheShell.png
-file:FlyingShellMenhir.jpg
-file:SanctuaryOfW&Iearly .png
-file:CaterpillarPink.jpg
-file:EarlyHudR2.png
-file:R2BetaScreen9.jpeg
-file:R2BetaScreen10.jpeg
-R2BetaScreen11.jpg
-File:Screen2.jpg
-File:CageOneSide.png
-File:Screen3.jpg
-File:Screen4.jpg
-File:Screen12.jpg
-file:ShellPirate.png
-file:Tomb of the Ancients.png
-File:Screen42.jpg
 </gallery>
 ==External links==
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWkKXC8IyNo ''Rayman Revolution'' trailer]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4Xd1b8oNI ''Rayman 2'' trailer]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KujjiLYaW8 ''Rayman 2'' trailer]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3txi-dPYri4&t=1m0s ''Rayman 2'' trailer]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_UYduONuA ''Rayman 2'' interview]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ZCAq5DiuU Royal V music video]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZ10RrA_5Q Unused Prison Ship area]
 *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLh4-sk16o4 Video showcasing all unused content from ''Rayman 2'']
+*[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt_AmWxzNj8iRVNzXey2iIsw A playlist of IGN Rayman 2 early gameplay (N64, 1999)]
+*[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHOgtLRdYgt9ZdbFxL0AnVXuWl06A_rKi Gameplay, with numerous changes, from early press presentations (E3 1998/1999)]
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn_UYduONuA ''Rayman 2'' interview with early footage (1998)]
+*[https://youtu.be/g0S0YGEdyvk Royal V music video with early gameplay]
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uLXzCStwjA The Making of Rayman 2 (1998)]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGzaEUcUsGI&list=PLHOgtLRdYgt_AmWxzNj8iRVNzXey2iIsw A playlist of IGN's Rayman 2 prototype gameplay]
+==References==
+<references/>
+{{Rayman 2|collapsed=Y}}
 {{Rayman series}}
 {{Early production}}