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{{Game

| name = Rayman 2000

~~| image = [[Image:NoImage.gif]]~~

| published by = [[Ubisoft]]

| ~~developed~~ by = ~~[[Ubisoft]]~~

| art by = Jean-Christophe Alessandri, Eric Pélatan

| genre = 3D platformer, ~~Open~~ world

| release date = Planned for 2000 (cancelled)

| genre = 3D platformer, open world

}}

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

'''''Rayman 2000''''' is ~~an unreleased~~ game ~~that was developed by~~ [[~~Ubisoft~~]].

~~The game started its development after the release of~~ ''[[Rayman ~~2]]~~'' ~~and was going to be the original sequel of the game. It served as an early prototype of what it would later become~~ ''[[Rayman 3]]''~~. It would consist in an open world with houses, cities and roads built in trees. Despite of the project cancellation~~, ~~many visual concepts were used to create the environments of ''~~[[Rayman~~: The Animated Series]]~~''~~.<ref>~~''~~[[L'Histoire de Rayman~~]]~~'', Chapter 4 - Rayman 3 : Hoodlum Havoc, Rayman without Michel Ancel</ref>~~

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

== See ~~Also~~ ==

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

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

===Jean-Christophe Alessandri interview===

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

</gallery>

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

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

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

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

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

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

</gallery>

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

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

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

</gallery>

== See also ==

* [[Rayman Adventures (cancelled game)|''Rayman Adventures'' (cancelled game)]]

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