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By Jon Donnis
Ubisoft has unveiled Rayman Legends Retold, a reimagined version of its acclaimed platforming adventure, during Sony's latest State of Play presentation.
The new title is scheduled to launch on 1 October for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Ubisoft+, GeForce Now and Blacknut, giving players across multiple platforms the chance to revisit the colourful world of Rayman.
Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan, Rayman Legends Retold revisits the 2013 classic while introducing a fresh story, upgraded visuals and fully voiced cinematic sequences. The adventure sees Rayman and his companions returning to the Glade of Dreams, which has once again fallen under threat from a mysterious force spreading disorder across its many realms.
Players will be able to take control of familiar characters including Rayman, Globox, Barbara, Grand Minimus and Murphy. The game supports solo play as well as local co-operative action for up to four players.
According to Ubisoft, the new release expands on the original experience with an entirely new sixth realm, additional boss encounters and a host of hidden Teensies waiting to be rescued. Classic platforming mechanics return, allowing players to run, leap, glide and battle their way through a variety of imaginative environments.
"Rayman Legends Retold is our way of revisiting what makes Rayman so special, and re-telling that experience for a new generation of players," said Brand Producer Loïc Gounon. "We wanted to preserve everything fans love, and Legends gave us the perfect foundation to expand Rayman's lore, its world logic, and how everything connects together."
Alongside returning content, Ubisoft is introducing several new gameplay features. Players can tackle four original musical stages, soar through levels on dragon rides and test their abilities in the Cave of Trials. The Glade of Dreams itself has also been redesigned, featuring new encounters and additional secrets to discover.
Competitive mini-game Kung Foot is making a return as well, this time with refined controls, new power-ups and custom rule options aimed at extending its multiplayer appeal.
Music remains a major part of the Rayman experience, with the soundtrack blending returning fan favourites alongside newly composed material from Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope.
Rayman Legends Retold will be available from £39.99 for the Standard Edition. Ubisoft has also confirmed that every edition available for pre-order will include the Hoodlum Havoc Pack, featuring Rayman and Globox costumes inspired by Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc.
The Standard Edition includes the base game and Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, an updated version of the original adventure featuring 4K resolution, 60 frames per second gameplay, additional collectibles and several quality-of-life improvements.
A digital-only Deluxe Edition will add the Retro Pack, containing four character costumes, alongside a digital art gallery. Retail buyers will also have access to a Launch Edition, which includes a printed Glade of Dreams map, a set of three lithographs and a collectible slipcase.
With new content, visual upgrades and expanded lore, Ubisoft is positioning Rayman Legends Retold as both a nostalgic return for long-time fans and a fresh starting point for a new generation of players.
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