The Glade of Dreams Gets
a New Dimension
Rayman Legends Retold rebuilds the 2013 platformer in full 3D, adds a new villain, new realms, fully voiced characters, and a reworked soundtrack — arriving October 1, 2026.
Announced during Sony’s State of Play on June 2, 2026, Rayman Legends Retold is a full 3D remake of Ubisoft’s critically acclaimed 2013 platformer. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier — the studio behind the original — alongside Ubisoft Milan, the remake uses Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine (the same technology powering Star Wars Outlaws and The Division 2) to transform the side-scrolling classic into a 2.5D experience with depth, new story layers, and expanded worlds.
Rayman, Globox, Barbara, Grand Minimus, and Murphy return to the Glade of Dreams, now threatened by a new shadowy villain. The story is told through fully voiced cinematics — the first time in franchise history that the characters speak. Four new musical stages, a sixth realm never seen before, and dragon-riding sequences between worlds are among the additions to the already beloved level structure. The original gameplay feel from the 2013 release is preserved under the 3D visuals, with the 2D physics engine still running beneath the new look. October 2026 is shaping up as a packed month for gaming — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is also confirmed for that same window.
Pre-orders are open now for the Standard Edition ($39.99) and Deluxe Edition ($49.99). Every pre-order receives the Hoodlum Havoc Pack — two costumes for Rayman and Globox inspired by Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc. Also bundled with every edition is Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, a remastered version of the 2011 prequel featuring 4K resolution and 60 FPS. For fans keeping pace with the wave of 2026 remakes, Retold joins a busy year alongside the newly confirmed Witcher 3 expansion and other major titles.
What Retold Adds to Legends
A breakdown of every addition on top of the original 2013 game’s returning levels and gameplay.
Explore the Details
Select a topic to learn more about Retold’s story, gameplay mechanics, editions, and music.
The Glade of Dreams Is in Danger
The Glade of Dreams — Rayman’s world — is under threat from a mysterious new villain shrouded in a black shroud with glowing purple eyes. This villain spreads corruption through the realms, replacing the original game’s weak finale with a new narrative designed to give the adventure a more satisfying conclusion.
The returning cast of heroes set out across the Glade to rescue kidnapped Teensies, defeat enemies in boss fights, and venture into a sixth realm never seen in a Rayman game before. The “Land of the Dead” world, which originated in Rayman Origins (2011), also makes its first appearance in a Legends game through Retold. Fans watching the broader 2026 gaming slate may also want to follow major platform updates running parallel to Retold’s release window.
For the first time across the entire Rayman franchise, every character is fully voiced. This applies to cinematics throughout the campaign, giving a new narrative weight to a series previously defined by its wordless slapstick humour.
- Base game
- Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition (4K, 60 FPS)
- Base game
- Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition
- Retro Pack — 4 costumes (Classic Rayman, Betilla Fairy, Retro Hunter, Electoon Teensie)
- In-game Art Gallery
- Base game
- Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition
- Glade of Dreams Printed Map
- Set of three lithographs
- Slipcase
The Retold soundtrack blends returning fan-favourite themes from the 2013 original with new compositions. The original Rayman Legends was composed by Christophe Héral and Billy Martin. For Retold, Héral returns alongside Grant Kirkhope — known for the Banjo-Kazooie and GoldenEye 007 soundtracks — who brings new compositions to the expanded score.
Four new musical stages have been built around the expanded soundtrack. Every level action — jumps, punches, glides — must sync to the beat of the stage’s chosen track. The returning “Black Betty” stage and others from 2013 are also present alongside the new additions.
From 1995 to 2026
Key moments in the Rayman franchise leading to Retold.
In Their Own Words
“Rayman Legends Retold is our way of revisiting what makes Rayman so special, and re-telling that experience for a new generation of players. 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.”
“With Rayman Legends Retold, we want to deepen immersion by fully taking advantage of the PS5’s capabilities, using our Snowdrop engine to deliver a more expressive Rayman experience.”
“This fresh 3D approach serves as a bridge between the visual richness and dramatization of Rayman 2 and 3, and the efficiency and clarity of the side-scrolling gameplay of Rayman Legends.”
What Was Covered
Rayman Legends Retold was announced at Sony’s PlayStation State of Play on June 2, 2026. The release date is October 1, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The remake was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan using the Snowdrop engine, with compositions from Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope. The Standard Edition is priced at $39.99 and includes Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition. The Deluxe Edition is $49.99 (digital only). Pre-orders are live now, with the Hoodlum Havoc Pack included for all pre-orders.
The piece covered the game’s new features — the sixth realm, dragon-riding sequences, four new musical stages, fully voiced characters, a new villain, the Cave of Trials, and Kung Foot Evo — alongside the confirmed edition lineup and the franchise’s history from 1995 to the present. For more on the current wave of platform transitions affecting older titles, see coverage of the Warzone legacy console shutdown happening in the same period.