Check out this exclusive coverage from Gamescom 2026, where we had the chance to play a brand new hands-on demo of Rayman Legends Retold, remade in Snowdrop engine. This work in progress footage was provided by Ubisoft and edited by us for the purpose of our Gamescom 2026 coverage.
This vibrant remake brings the legendary platformer into a new era with stunning visuals, remixed rhythm levels, and refined gameplay features. If you love fast-paced 2D platforming, inventive level design, and side-scrolling action, this upcoming release is an absolute must-play. Its updated 2D engine produces gorgeous, hand-painted worlds that match the artistic precision of The Eternal Life of Goldman, while its refined movement and dynamic momentum deliver the deeply satisfying platforming weight of 2D classics like Donkey Kong Country.
📝 SUMMARY
This hands-on preview showcases Rayman Legends Retold, featuring a brand new playable stage that highlights the game’s enhanced visual engine, expanded character roster, and chaotic co-op platforming action.
✒️ DESCRIPTION
Rebuilt from the ground up, Rayman Legends Retold revisits the iconic magical universe of the Glade of Dreams. Players join Rayman, Globox, and Barbara as they run, jump, and punch their way through reimagined mythical worlds, enchanted painting portals, and legendary boss battles.
💥 GAMEPLAY FEATURES AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
– Modernized 2D Engine: Beautifully updated hand-drawn visuals rendered at high framerates with dynamic lighting and enhanced particle effects. While the original UbiArt Framework still holds up today, the extra lighting depth and silky-smooth performance make the world feel noticeably more vibrant on modern displays.
– Remixed Musical Stages: Reimagined rhythm-based levels featuring expanded tracks and updated timing challenges synced to the beat. These fresh remixes introduce new rhythmic patterns that will throw off even veteran players who memorized the original runs.
– Seamless Co-Op Platforming: Supports up to 4-player drop-in/drop-out local and online multiplayer across all campaign missions. Multi-player integration feels effortless, making the addition of full online co-op a massive win alongside the classic chaos of couch co-op.
– Expanded “Back to Origins” Content: Remastered classic levels alongside brand-new secret stages, hidden collectibles, and tough invasion challenges. The new secret stages offer a welcome spike in difficulty, while the sheer volume of content never feels like simple filler.
– Refined Character Mechanics: Streamlined assist mechanics seamlessly adapted for modern controllers, alongside custom skin unlocks. Control remapping feels great across the board, especially translating old touch-screen Murfy interactions into intuitive button prompts, making single player runs far less clunky.
✅ RELEASE DATE AND PLATFORMS
Coming October 1, 2026 to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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Dont forget that soon this game you ll not be able to own it
I still don't understand the purpose of this game. It looks beautiful. But so did the original. Why not just make all new levels? Call it Raymond Legends 2. Then I'd be interested. I already own this game.
Rayman Legends ps4 drove me bonkers. My kids loved it but man this looks amazing. love the 2.5 look. can't wait to get frustrated at this beautiful game.
Why do they keep releasing Rayman games like this instead of the third person like the n64 version ?!?
Oh, didn't read the gamescom in the title… still while we are at the topic, WHERE IS the demo option at the ps5 store?
It is amazing❤, iam in love, day one buy ❤
I really love the soundtrack. Great-looking game.
It's pretty but even all that stuff doesnt seem as fun as the first one.
this game is soooo beautifulll. THOOOOOO im gonna hate grinding
AWESOMENESS LEVEL 11
No I want a new 3D platformer like R2 and R3 🙁 not this
Shame it's a Ubisoft game that can be taken away from you at any moment, because greed.
I prefer 2d though
seems that New songs are less well synced with player actions than previous ones…😕
Another game for the list 😮
1:25 EHHHH MACARONI
Just tell a new story
CANT WAIT TO PLATINUM TWO GAMES FOR 50 DOLLARS
Cant wait to retry levels to get missing lums 😅
it's IA 🥀
This will be rayman graphics in 2013
This looks beautiful But i wish they kept the bubble animation for when players get hurt instead of a fade out then ink. This is not fancy pants adventure lol
This Demo is actually great! You’re doing a fantastic job! I can hardly believe my own eyes…
Ubisoft HIRED that man
Epic
why is everyone so bad at this game 😭
god youre terrible
Does it have only a few cutscenes? I always see the same cutscenes .. ill wait for the game to drop and then inwill watch if it has more than satisfied cutscenes otherwise ill pass
Se puede jugar en swish 2 el demo ?
10:22 i know a castle rock when i see one
Again, why are they turning the bosses into chase levels? This boss fights were the best part of rayman legends and to see luchador be turned into a food crazed maniac is…….kinda funny to be honest. They BETTER do GREAT for my boy the mechanical dragon tho
They doing remake because making new game is risk, and they don't want no risk, rip new game
We’ve been waiting for Rayman’s return for so many years now 💙🙏
Hope there's an option for original gibberish rayman dialogue
GUYS IM I QBLE TO PLAY THE DEOM IN PS5???
The ultimate edition was on the WII U … this one is a day-one-buy for me .. it looks more than a remake.
So far it's turning out beautifully! The voices sound different from what I've seen, although the camera is a little unsettling.
No online coop again?? Thank ubi for killing a lot of my hype for this. With me and my friends all being adults and having all of our responsibilities taking up our time, we can’t get together and game like we used to so thanks for once again not giving us the opportunity to get together and play.
I know the remake was unexpected, But I don't think it's unnecessary; it's a good idea. You can tell they're trying to improve the story and add concepts they couldn't before. If only those ungrateful fans would open their eyes and see all the good things (it's fine if they prefer the original Legends, though)
I already hated the mosquito in origins this looks more fun but i know these levels are going to haunt me when its time to platinum the game
6:54