Ubisoft has slowly been bringing back titles from its rich list of IPs (except Splinter Cell), recently with the hugely successful Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake and the upcoming Heroes of Might and Magic III Remake. Thankfully, they haven’t forgotten about Rayman, and in October, Rayman Legends Retold is launching to treat platformer fans to an old favorite.
Building on our earlier preview, we went hands-on again, this time exploring several later levels that showcased various mechanics and offered a peek at what to expect. It’s no secret that Rayman Legends from 2013 was a good time, and that certainly rings true once again in 2026.
Rayman Legends Retold: A Rebuilt Classic
Ubisoft Montpellier and Milan have joined forces to rebuild Rayman Legends, transforming the 2013 adventure into something more than a remake. When the full game launches, players will be treated to six realms, each with 10–15 levels of fun platforming and creative level mechanics.
Players can expect more than 12 hours of straight‑line play with Rayman Legends Retold, with completionists finding even more to uncover. The journey culminates in the Land of the Livid Dead, a realm that progressively unlocks with each boss defeated, offering brand‑new levels and mechanics as players move forward.
From the outset, the game impresses with handcrafted visuals and cinematics, and will launch with full dubbing in eight languages and a roster of new and returning characters. The costume collection is the largest yet, with 70 outfits to unlock, including crossovers from other Ubisoft properties such as Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia. Multiplayer fans will find plenty to enjoy with Kung Foot Evo, endless Cave of Trials challenges, and co‑op compatibility for up to four players.
What We Played in Legends Retold
Our hands‑on began in Mystic Mesa, the realm of the mighty luchador. Most of our hands-on time was spent here, finishing several levels that showcased various creative level designs. One of the levels, Spoiled Rotten, featured shrinking mechanics that opened more areas to be accessed, and What the Duck, a quirky level where Rayman transformed into a duck while Murphy, his useful companion, carved paths through regenerating walls and obstacles that require timing to cross.
This time around, we also went hands-on with dragon-flying levels, such as Some Fry It Hot, which shifted perspectives from side‑scroller to top‑down to 3D in several instances, showcasing how varied levels can get.
Perhaps the highlight of our Rayman Legends Retold hands-on were the musical levels. Macarena and Mariachi Madness stood out, blending rhythm and platforming with dazzling creativity. Most of the actions you would perform here, whether it is jumping or attacking, would match the beat, so it’s a great change of pace from the usual levels.
It’s also quite funny that the Luchador himself would dance to the Macarena, with his hands acting as platforms for Rayman, in a couple of instances. These levels are real a highlight and are extremely fun, and I’d think they would be a favorite for many players.
Additionally, we went hands-on against the Luchador himself, a multi-round encounter with a different pattern per round. The first round would require Rayman to just dodge the attacks while jumping on platforms to get on top of the Luchador to attack him. The second round features several platforms that would disappear one by one as the Luchador attacked, limiting Rayman’s movement options. The third round would see Rayman floating across the level while dodging fireballs.
Another realm was the Iron Shell realm, which introduced underwater levels, such as The Mysterious Inflatable Island, testing some stealth mechanics as players dodge light sensors that would follow players if they were spotted.
Also taking a peek at the last realm, The Land of the Livid Dead, added a new mechanic called Fairy Radiance, a projectile used to clear spectral obstacles and alter platforms.
While some levels would pose a challenge, Rayman Legends Retold can give players a lifeline with the Golden Heart should they repeatedly die, providing players with one additional “heart” in the level to tank one more hit.
Rayman Origins Enhanced: A Colorful Remaster
Alongside Legends Retold, Ubisoft revisits the 2011 classic with Rayman Origins Enhanced, which was revealed to us during this hands-on session. This remaster breathes new life into the 2011 classic with remastered visuals and a more colorful art style.
In our brief hands‑on, the Jibberish Jungle level delivered fast‑paced platforming reminiscent of other character platformer titles, while the Hi Hi Moskito level transformed the game into a side‑scrolling shooter, complete with bomb‑inhaling mechanics.
Players can also view concept art galleries and character information, similar to these remastered collections, which would provide extra content and be a nice touch to see how the visuals have changed. Despite the visual touch-up, the gameplay did feel a bit dated, especially after playing Rayman Legends Retold, but Rayman Origins Enhanced does make you appreciate the game’s foundations carried over to the modernized releases.
Rayman Legends Retold launches on December 3, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Ubisoft Connect, and Epic Games Store.
