What Rayman Legends Retold Is – And Why It Exists
Rayman Legends Retold is a platformer remake that takes Ubisoft’s acclaimed 2013 Rayman Legends and rebuilds it with modern 3D visuals, expanded content, and new online features while preserving the original’s level design and fast, precision platforming. Ubisoft positions the project as “more than a remake,” aiming to rebuild Rayman’s foundations through a larger connected overworld, fully redone cutscenes, fresh and returning voice work, and an entirely new sixth world with additional mechanics. That ambition arrives alongside a mid‑tier price: the game launches for USD 39.99 (approx. RM190) on PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. For players who can already buy the original Rayman Legends at a heavy discount on modern storefronts, the decision to revisit the game in this new form immediately raises the core question: who is expected to buy this?
A Gorgeous Platformer Remake That Respects the Original
Hands-on impressions point to Rayman Legends Retold as a platformer remake that carefully protects what made the original special while dramatically updating presentation. Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan build on the series’ painterly look with an “immersive” 3D art style running on the Snowdrop engine, adding depth, lighting, and effects without discarding the playful silhouettes and expressive animations fans remember. Classic musical chase stages, rhythm-infused boss encounters, and intricate 2D‑style level layouts remain intact, reminding critics why Rayman Legends is widely regarded as a high point for the series. A new connected hub world reframes how stages link together, adding a mild sense of adventure between linear runs. For returning players, it feels familiar but sharper; for newcomers, it can pass as a contemporary release instead of a reissued last‑generation game. The result is undeniably beautiful, but also very safe design-wise.
Switch 2 Tech Upgrades: 4K, 60fps, and Ray Tracing
Where Rayman Legends Retold pushes forward most visibly is on new hardware, especially among upcoming Switch 2 games. Ubisoft confirms the Switch 2 version has been in development for about a year and targets 60 frames per second even with four players on screen. According to details shared with VGC, the handheld will render at 1080p, while docked play reaches 4K output through DLSS upscaling. The game also uses ray tracing technology, and Ubisoft says the level of detail on Switch 2 is “approximately the same” as on PS5 and “on par with the Xbox Series S [version in terms of] quality.” That parity matters: it suggests Nintendo’s audience will not receive a compromised port, but a visually rich platformer remake that can sit alongside other modern, technically ambitious Switch 2 games at launch.
Value Versus Nostalgia: Is USD 39.99 Enough?
The main tension around Rayman Legends Retold is its value proposition as a game remaster in a market flooded with them. At USD 39.99 (approx. RM190), it sits in a mid‑range bracket: cheaper than many new releases, yet far above the steep discounts often seen on the original Rayman Legends, which can drop to single‑digit prices on digital stores. For players with access to the 2013 version, the question is whether a sharper image, new cutscenes, an extra world, and online four‑player co‑op justify paying again when the core platforming already “still looks great” and “still plays great.” Rumoured inclusion of an enhanced Rayman Origins would sweeten the deal, but Ubisoft has not confirmed that bundle. Without a clear, exclusive hook, some long‑time fans may view the remake as optional rather than essential.
Who Rayman Legends Retold Is Really Targeting
Ubisoft appears to be steering Rayman Legends Retold toward two audiences: younger players who never touched the Wii U‑era original, and platformer fans discovering Rayman through new hardware. One preview suggests an “entire generation of gamers… will never pick up a game that was released in 2013,” even if it aged well, which explains why Ubisoft is retelling rather than advancing the series. Online co‑op, a modern visual style, and parity across platforms make the remake easier to recommend to newcomers who expect current production values from the start. For existing fans, the appeal is narrower: a lush nostalgia trip with better tech, one new realm, and convenient networking. The critical question Ubisoft must answer before launch is whether that split focus can grow Rayman’s audience without making loyal players feel they paid again for what they already own.
