Ubisoft not too long ago introduced a 30th anniversary version of the 1995 unique Rayman, however that may not be the one venture the corporate has on faucet for the enduring franchise.
Speaking to Variety, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot mentioned the 30th Anniversary Edition of the sport is “step one within the model’s comeback.”
Guillemot didn’t have any information to share within the interview about what’s subsequent for Rayman, however the government mentioned Rayman has “distinctive appeal and enduring attraction,” and extra is in retailer.
“As for what’s subsequent for Rayman, we’re at all times exploring how our iconic franchises can evolve and reinvent themselves for all generations of gamers. We will not share particulars as we speak, however we’re trying ahead to speaking extra about Rayman quickly,” he mentioned.
Launched on February 13, the Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition consists of 5 completely different variations of the unique Rayman recreation throughout PlayStation, Sport Boy Coloration, Sport Boy Advance, Atari Jaguar, and even MS-DOS. Alongside the content material included in these variations after they launched, it additionally options 120 extra ranges, a playable SNES prototype, and a “faithfully reimagined” soundtrack.
The final mainline Rayman recreation, Rayman Legends, was launched in 2013, so it has been fairly some time since followers acquired a brand-new entry within the franchise.
In 2024, it was reported that Ubisoft was engaged on a brand new Rayman recreation, with collection creator Michel Ancel returning as a guide. In 2020, he was investigated by Ubisoft for allegations of making a hostile work atmosphere. This got here shortly after Ancel resigned from the corporate. He additionally outright denied the allegations on the time.
The new Selection interview with Guillemot was stuffed with information, together with the chief trying to justify and defend the corporate’s mass layoffs, teasing new IPs, and responding to accusations of nepotism. Guillemot additionally confirmed within the interview that extra Far Cry and Murderer’s Creed video games are coming.