Ubisoft says remaking Rayman 1 is "near impossible," teases "more adventurous 3D" Rayman if Rayman Legends Retold succeeds
Ubisoft has stated that a remake of the original Rayman game is nearly impossible due to its specific design metrics and age. Instead, the company is focusing on 'Rayman Legends Retold' and suggests that success here could lead to new 3D entries in the franchise.
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0 lightbox#closeBackground keyup@window->lightbox#closeWithKeyboard" class="hidden animated fadeIn fixed inset-0 overflow-y-auto items-center justify-center z-9999"> After being rumored for months now, Ubisoft finally pulled back the curtain on Rayman Legends Retold, a 3D (or 2.5D) remake of Rayman Legends. While it’s fantastic to see Rayman returning in general, some fans were confused as to why Rayman Legends was getting the spotlight yet again. Longtime supporters of the limbless hero would like to see Rayman 1 get the remake treatment, but apparently that’s something that simply isn’t in the cards.
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