Ubisoft says remaking Rayman 1 is "near impossible," teases "more adventurous 3D"

Summary

Ubisoft has announced 'Rayman Legends Retold,' a remake of their 2013 platformer 'Rayman Legends,' during Sony's State of Play event on the 3rd. The company also stated that remaking the original 'Rayman 1' is considered "near impossible," suggesting that 'Rayman Origins' served as a reboot for the first game. Ubisoft teased the possibility of "more adventurous 3D" Rayman titles if 'Rayman Legends Retold' is successful.

Why it's important

This news marks the return of the Rayman franchise with a remake of a popular title and addresses fan interest in the original game. It also hints at future directions for the series based on the success of the upcoming remake.

Key Points

Rayman Legends Retold announced
Rayman 1 remake deemed near impossible
Rayman Origins as a reboot
Future Rayman titles depend on remake success

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Ubisoft

Ubisoft believes remaking Rayman 1 is very difficult and considers Rayman Origins a de facto reboot, while teasing more adventurous 3D Rayman games if Rayman Legends Retold succeeds.

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