What Rayman Legends Retold Is and Why It Exists
Rayman Legends Retold is a new version of Ubisoft’s 2D platformer Rayman Legends, rebuilt in the Snowdrop Engine with upgraded visuals, expanded content, and platform-specific technical improvements while keeping the core side-scrolling gameplay intact. Positioned as “more than a remake,” it brings back the acclaimed 2013 adventure with an overhauled 2.5D art style, reworked cutscenes, and fresh story touches. Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan are teaming up on the project, which arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Switch 2. Priced at USD 39.99 (approx. RM185), it clearly aims to be a mid-priced showpiece rather than a budget port. That makes its value proposition and intended audience central questions: is this a platformer remake for devoted Rayman fans, new players on modern consoles, or both?
A Gorgeous Platformer the Original Still Doesn’t Make Obsolete
Hands-on impressions underline a paradox: Rayman Legends Retold looks and sounds excellent, yet the original Rayman Legends remains easy to play and visually strong on modern devices. The remake’s 2.5D presentation adds depth, with detailed backgrounds and characters that encourage players to pause and admire Ubisoft’s art. Returning composer Christophe Héral, joined by Grant Kirkhope, supports redone cutscenes and added voice work, reinforcing the sense of a more cinematic platformer. However, Rayman Legends is already on platforms such as Steam and Nintendo Switch and is widely remembered as a polished, well-aged game. That puts this Switch 2 remake in a strange spot for platformer remake value: it enhances an experience that many players can still enjoy today without feeling dated, so the graphical upgrade alone may not be enough to convince those who own the original.
Switch 2 Tech: 60fps, 4K Ambitions and Ray Tracing
Ubisoft is using Rayman Legends Retold to signal how serious it is about the Switch 2 remake market. According to details shared with VGC, the Switch 2 version has been in development for a year and aims to match the visual detail of the PlayStation 5 release, even with four players. The game targets 60 frames per second in both solo and four-player sessions, uses ray tracing, and outputs 1080p in handheld mode with 4K when docked via DLSS. Ubisoft also says the Switch 2 edition is “on par with the Xbox Series S [version in terms of] quality.” These specifications show careful optimization for Nintendo’s new hardware and help justify Rayman Legends Retold as a showcase title on Switch 2, especially for players who skipped the original and want a technically ambitious platformer on day one.
New World, Dragon Rides and Online Co-op: Are They Enough?
Beyond visuals, Rayman Legends Retold adds a new connected world structure, Dragon Rides that link regions, and an entirely new sixth world, The Land of the Living Dead. These dragon sequences introduce fresh mechanics, blending spectacle with obstacle-dodging sections that expand how players move between areas. Classic content such as music stages, Cave of Trials, and the rebranded Kung Foot Evo mode also return. The biggest practical addition is online four-player co-op, which finally brings the series’ chaotic couch multiplayer experience online. Rumours that the remake may include an enhanced Rayman Origins would further strengthen the package, though Ubisoft has not confirmed this. Even with these additions, the core question lingers: do these features meaningfully transform the experience, or are they welcome extras on top of a game many players already own?
The USD 39.99 Question: Who Should Pay for This Remake?
With Rayman Legends Retold launching at USD 39.99 (approx. RM185), Ubisoft remake pricing becomes the key point of debate. For newcomers who plan to buy a Switch 2 and want a lavish platformer that shows off 4K, 60fps, and ray tracing, this package is appealing, especially if online co-op and the rumored Rayman Origins bonus matter. For long-time fans, the calculus is tougher. The original Rayman Legends is frequently discounted on PC and older consoles, and it still looks and plays strong, so upgrading purely for visual polish may feel unnecessary. Platformer remake value often depends on how essential the new version feels; unlike survival horror overhauls such as Dead Space or Resident Evil 2, Legends Retold modernizes a game that never felt out of date. This remake seems tailored most clearly to Switch 2 owners and players who skipped Rayman before.
