Pushed back by several months (3 December 2026), Rayman Legends Retold is using the post-summer period to speak up again, and above all to treat us to a hefty presentation video. It's the Overview Trailer, which is here to detail the new features and the changes, and it lands alongside the second batch of press previews from those who got to play it remotely at home or at gamescom. And as you probably already know, this remake of the 2013 game won't settle for a simple graphical facelift. Rayman Legends Retold also intends to flesh out the original adventure with a new story, a completely new kingdom, 4 new musical levels, new gameplay mechanics and several additional activities.
A new kingdom and a new story
The main new addition in this remake is therefore the Haunted Heath, which is in fact an entirely new sixth kingdom that can be unlocked gradually over the course of the adventure. There, Rayman will be able to use the Fairy Shard, a new power granted by Betilla the Fairy, which should open up fresh possibilities during the platforming sections. It's also in this mysterious region that the source of the evil threatening the various kingdoms of the Glade of Dreams lies. Ubisoft is likewise promising a more developed story, with new voiced cutscenes (including in French) and a plot that complements that of the original game.
Worth noting: the famous musical levels from the original 2013 Rayman Legends will of course be back, but Ubisoft isn't planning to simply recycle existing content. Four new musical levels will turn up, accompanied by new compositions. Another addition highlighted in this presentation: dragon rides. These sequences will let you travel between the different kingdoms while offering gameplay that is admittedly on rails, but which makes for a nice change of pace. A lighter sort of Panzer Dragoon, in a way...
Rayman gets a customisation pass too
We also know that Rayman Legends Retold will introduce a customisation system far more developed than in the original game. Rayman, Globox, Barbara and Grand Minimus will each get dozens of outfits to tell them apart. And finally, when the heroes need to catch their breath between two levels, they'll still be able to gather round a game of Kung Foot EVO. The famous mini-game returns with new arenas, more possibilities, extra bonuses and additional options that will let you customise the matches, whether solo or in teams.
But that's not all: Ubisoft wants to give players a reason to come back to the game regularly with the "Trials Cave" mode. It will offer daily, weekly and monthly challenges for anyone after a bit more of a challenge. The most determined will also be able to take on the "Old Nightmare of the Abyss" challenges, with leaderboards and rewards designed to celebrate the history of the Rayman series. And the icing on the cake: Rayman Origins Enhanced Edition will also be included with the Retold remake, with quality-of-life improvements, 4K output and new rewards.
Rayman Legends Retold will be released on 3 December 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2.
