Ubisoft Dismisses Rayman 1 Remake, Hints at New 3D Adventure

WHO:

Nintendo Everything - Loic Gounon, brand producer at Ubisoft

WHAT:

Nintendo Everything - Ubisoft announced that a remake of Rayman 1 is unlikely and described it as "near a mission impossible."

GoNintendo - Ubisoft is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Rayman with the release of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, along with Rayman Legends Retold and Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition on October 1.

WHY:

Nintendo Everything - Gounon stated that remaking Rayman 1 is difficult due to its "super slow and very old school game design," and that changing it would result in a different game.

GoNintendo - Gounon mentioned that Rayman Origins serves as a reboot of Rayman 1, incorporating some characters and locations from the original.

HOW:

Nintendo Everything - Ubisoft decided to take a documentary approach to celebrate Rayman 1's legacy instead of attempting a remake.

(UPDATED June 4, 2026 08:22 UTC)

Ubisoft has announced that a remake of Rayman 1 is unlikely, with brand producer Loic Gounon describing the task as "near a mission impossible" due to the game's outdated design. Instead of a remake, Ubisoft is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Rayman with the release of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, along with Rayman Legends Retold and Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, all set to launch on October 1. Gounon noted that Rayman Origins serves as a reboot of the original, incorporating familiar characters and locations, while the company plans to take a documentary approach to honor Rayman 1's legacy.