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[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp|thumb|320px|right|A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995.]]

[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp|thumb|320px|right|A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995]]

A port of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was being developed for Sega's 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis before quietly being shelved. This port was one of two planned ports that were cancelled, the other being a port to the 3DO. It was mentioned in magazines in the first half of 1995, as well as in promotional material for [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] touting it as one of five ports [[Ubisoft]] had planned for the at-the-time next generation of gaming consoles. The port and the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)| Atari Jaguar]] version would be slated for release of June 1995.<ref>GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995)</ref> However, both 32X and 3DO ports would end up getting cancelled.

A port of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was being developed for Sega's 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis before quietly being shelved. This port was one of two planned ports that were cancelled, the other being a port to the 3DO. It was mentioned in magazines in the first half of 1995, as well as in promotional material for [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] touting it as one of five ports [[Ubisoft]] had planned for the at-the-time next generation of gaming consoles. The port and the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]] would be slated for release of June 1995.<ref>''GamePro'' #68 (March 1995), [[:File:GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png]]</ref> However, both 32X and 3DO ports would end up getting cancelled.

==E3 1995 booth==

Although it is unknown how far along the 32X port got before its ultimate cancellation, it did get far enough that it was given its own booth at E3 1995. This is the only confirmed gameplay of the 32X build that has been found.

The most noticeable feature in this port is that the background has two unique layers of artwork with parallax scrolling that are not seen in any other versions of the game.

==Magazine previews==

The 32X port was mentioned in several previews, mostly in French gaming magazine publications. However, the game has shown to be in very early stages, not having a finished background present in the only screenshot. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> A small preview mentioning the port was published in the "Next Wave" section of ''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' issue 69.<ref>''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' #69 (April 1995), [[:File:Ray32x-egm.png]]</ref>

~~Although the~~ 32X port was mentioned in several previews, mostly in French gaming magazine publications. However, the game has shown to be in very early stages, not having ~~many backgrounds~~ present in the only screenshot. ~~However, it's~~ noted in an interview in Mega Force magazine; the game would be based on Atari Jaguar version ~~of game. Thus~~, making it an near identical port.<ref>Mega Force #36 (February 1995)</ref> A small preview mentioning port ~~would be~~ in ~~a ''~~Next Wave'' ~~section of~~ Electronic Monthly Gaming ~~Issue~~ 69.<ref>Electronic Monthly Gaming ~~Issue~~ 69 (April 1995)</ref>

Joypad Issue 40 (March 1995).jpg|A French magazine preview showing an a unfinished black background in one shot

Joypad Issue 40 (March 1995).jpg|A French magazine preview showing an unfinished black background in one shot

Ray32x-egm.png|A small blurb from ~~EGM~~ magazine

Ray32x-egm.png|A small blurb from ''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' magazine issue 69

Mega Force 36.png|Interview with Ubisoft developers about the 32X port

Mega Force 36.png|Interview with [[Ubisoft]] developers about the 32X port

Mega Force 36 page 52.png|Mentions of the 32X version identical nature to the Atari Jaguar version

Mega Force 36 page 52.png|Mentions of the 32X version's identical nature to the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]]

Player One Issue 51.png|Player One ~~Issue~~ 51

Player One Issue 51.png|''Player One'' issue 51

Console Plus No 45 page 141 (July 1995).png|Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot.

Console Plus No 45 page 141 (July 1995).png|Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot

Console Plus No 45 page 142 (July 1995).png|~~In the~~ same article ~~will show~~ some development process of the game, with concept art of Space Mama and Mr Stone.

Console Plus No 45 page 142 (July 1995).png|The same article showing some development process of the game, with concept art of [[Space Mama]] and [[Mr Stone]]

GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png|Rayman 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the Atari Jaguar version.

GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png|''Rayman'' 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]]

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==Promotional material==

== Promotional material ==

The port was also mentioned in promotional posters for ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', with the planned release date and in conjunction with the PC, Playstation, 3DO and Sega Saturn versions. While, 3DO was seemingly dropped after the first promotion. The mentions of the 32X port would be shown in second poster before silently getting cancelled. Reasons for cancellation are unknown.

The port was also mentioned in promotional posters for Rayman 1, ~~mentioning~~ the planned release date~~. In~~ conjunction with PC, Playstation, 3DO and Sega Saturn versions. While, 3DO was seemingly dropped after the first promotion. The mentions of 32X port would be shown in second poster before silently getting cancelled. Reasons for cancellation is unknown.

Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Front.png

Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Back.png

Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Front.png

Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Back.png

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-[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp|thumb|320px|right|A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995.]]
+[[File:Rayman 32x dream forest.PNG.webp|thumb|320px|right|A capture of the only known playable demonstration of the 32X port at E3 1995]]
-A port of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was being developed for Sega's 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis before quietly being shelved. This port was one of two planned ports that were cancelled, the other being a port to the 3DO. It was mentioned in magazines in the first half of 1995, as well as in promotional material for [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] touting it as one of five ports [[Ubisoft]] had planned for the at-the-time next generation of gaming consoles. The port and the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)| Atari Jaguar]] version would be slated for release of June 1995.<ref>GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995)</ref> However, both 32X and 3DO ports would end up getting cancelled.
+A port of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] was being developed for Sega's 32X add-on for the Sega Genesis before quietly being shelved. This port was one of two planned ports that were cancelled, the other being a port to the 3DO. It was mentioned in magazines in the first half of 1995, as well as in promotional material for [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] touting it as one of five ports [[Ubisoft]] had planned for the at-the-time next generation of gaming consoles. The port and the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]] would be slated for release of June 1995.<ref>''GamePro'' #68 (March 1995), [[:File:GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png]]</ref> However, both 32X and 3DO ports would end up getting cancelled.
 ==E3 1995 booth==
 Although it is unknown how far along the 32X port got before its ultimate cancellation, it did get far enough that it was given its own booth at E3 1995. This is the only confirmed gameplay of the 32X build that has been found.
 The most noticeable feature in this port is that the background has two unique layers of artwork with parallax scrolling that are not seen in any other versions of the game.
 ==Magazine previews==
+The 32X port was mentioned in several previews, mostly in French gaming magazine publications. However, the game has shown to be in very early stages, not having a finished background present in the only screenshot. It is noted in an interview in ''Mega Force'' magazine that the game would be based on the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]], thus making it a near identical port.<ref>''Mega Force'' #36 (February 1995), [[:File:Mega Force 36 page 52.png]]</ref> A small preview mentioning the port was published in the "Next Wave" section of ''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' issue 69.<ref>''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' #69 (April 1995), [[:File:Ray32x-egm.png]]</ref>
-Although the 32X port was mentioned in several previews, mostly in French gaming magazine publications. However, the game has shown to be in very early stages, not having many backgrounds present in the only screenshot. However, it's noted in an interview in Mega Force magazine; the game would be based on Atari Jaguar version of game. Thus, making it an near identical port.<ref>Mega Force #36 (February 1995)</ref> A small preview mentioning port would be in a ''Next Wave'' section of Electronic Monthly Gaming Issue 69.<ref>Electronic Monthly Gaming Issue 69 (April 1995)</ref>
 <gallery style=text-align:center;>
-Joypad Issue 40 (March 1995).jpg|A French magazine preview showing an a unfinished black background in one shot
+Joypad Issue 40 (March 1995).jpg|A French magazine preview showing an unfinished black background in one shot
-Ray32x-egm.png|A small blurb from EGM magazine
+Ray32x-egm.png|A small blurb from ''Electronic Monthly Gaming'' magazine issue 69
-Mega Force 36.png|Interview with Ubisoft developers about the 32X port
+Mega Force 36.png|Interview with [[Ubisoft]] developers about the 32X port
-Mega Force 36 page 52.png|Mentions of the 32X version identical nature to the Atari Jaguar version
+Mega Force 36 page 52.png|Mentions of the 32X version's identical nature to the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]]
-Player One Issue 51.png|Player One Issue 51
+Player One Issue 51.png|''Player One'' issue 51
-Console Plus No 45 page 141 (July 1995).png|Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot.
+Console Plus No 45 page 141 (July 1995).png|Interview about the port showing the unfinished background screenshot
-Console Plus No 45 page 142 (July 1995).png|In the same article will show some development process of the game, with concept art of Space Mama and Mr Stone.
+Console Plus No 45 page 142 (July 1995).png|The same article showing some development process of the game, with concept art of [[Space Mama]] and [[Mr Stone]]
-GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png|Rayman 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the Atari Jaguar version.
+GamePro Issue 68 (March 1995).png|''Rayman'' 32X port given a release date of June 1995 alongside the [[Rayman (Atari Jaguar)|Atari Jaguar version]]
 </gallery>
+==Promotional material==
-== Promotional material ==
+The port was also mentioned in promotional posters for ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', with the planned release date and in conjunction with the PC, Playstation, 3DO and Sega Saturn versions. While, 3DO was seemingly dropped after the first promotion. The mentions of the 32X port would be shown in second poster before silently getting cancelled. Reasons for cancellation are unknown.
-The port was also mentioned in promotional posters for Rayman 1, mentioning the planned release date. In conjunction with PC, Playstation, 3DO and Sega Saturn versions. While, 3DO was seemingly dropped after the first promotion. The mentions of 32X port would be shown in second poster before silently getting cancelled. Reasons for cancellation is unknown.
 <gallery style=text-align:center;>
 Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Front.png
 Rayman US Promotional Flyer 1 Back.png
 Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Front.png
 Rayman US Promotional Flyer 2 Back.png
 </gallery>