Rayman Series Creator Comments on Potential Remake

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Michel Ancel, the creator of the popular Rayman series, recently surprised fans with a possible remake of the very first Rayman game, suggesting it could arrive sooner than anticipated. The original Rayman was first released in 1995 for the Atari Jaguar, and later for PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Players control a unique character – a torso without legs – who floats through levels using his head and limbs, which can be thrown to defeat enemies and rescue the captured Electoons. The game quickly became a success, leading to numerous versions and sequels. From Rayman 2: The Great Escape to Rayman Origins and the 2013 release Rayman Legends, the series has consistently pushed boundaries, all thanks to the strong groundwork established with the original game in 1995.

Many fans are worried about the future of the Rayman series. It’s been over ten years since the last major Rayman game, and recent spin-offs haven’t been as popular. This has sparked a lot of discussion among fans. The recent cancellation of the Prince of Persia remake and five other games by Ubisoft only made things worse, lowering hopes for any new Rayman titles. With the 30th anniversary of Rayman recently passing, it feels like Ubisoft may have forgotten about the series, but Michel Ancel, the creator of Rayman, suggests that isn’t the case.

Rayman Series Creator Says a “Kind of Remake” is Planned

In a recent interview with Retro Gamer, the creator of the Rayman series hinted at a possible remake of the 1995 original. He mentioned that, despite being a challenging project, a remake was in the works. This aligns with earlier online leaks about a 30th-anniversary edition, though with the anniversary having passed and recent game cancellations at Ubisoft, it’s uncertain if the project is still happening. The creator also reflected on the original Rayman’s demanding, “pixel-precise” controls, noting that while difficult, these limitations contribute to its unique feel today. He explained that the proposed remake would be updated with HD graphics and more frequent checkpoints to make it more accessible for modern players.

Despite not receiving much attention lately, the Rayman series remains popular with its fans and creator. While the proposed remake seems to be mostly about updated graphics and difficulty settings – making it more of a remaster – any new content would be greatly appreciated by the Rayman community. This would also give newer fans, who discovered the series through recent games, a chance to experience the original. The fact that the official Rayman Twitter account posted for the first time in four years recently, combined with rumors of a new game, suggests that we might finally be getting some fresh Rayman content.

It’s unclear if information about a potential Rayman remake came before Ubisoft canceled several projects. Along with the Prince of Persia remake, three completely new games and one mobile title were scrapped, leaving one canceled game unidentified. Thankfully, it’s unlikely that unidentified game was the Rayman remake, especially since rumors of a celebratory edition continue even after the cancellations. There’s a clear demand for more Rayman games, and the recent addition of Rayman 2: The Great Escape to Nintendo Switch Online might introduce the series to a new audience, potentially boosting interest in this rumored remake. Hopefully, Rayman will finally see a comeback, and a remake of the original game would be a great way to do it.

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2026-02-09 20:04