Ubisoft Says The Original Rayman Legends Is "Staying Put"
Ubisoft confirms the original *Rayman Legends* will remain available despite the upcoming remake's launch.
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📍 How it ended
Ubisoft announced Rayman Legends Retold, a remake featuring a 3D facelift that is headed to Nintendo Switch 2. The company confirmed the original game would remain available with no plans to delist it, while Michel Ancel consulted on the new project.
Epilogue added 133d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The remake is described as a modernized version of the classic, retaining core gameplay while introducing a 3D aesthetic. Coverage emphasizes the rarity of Ubisoft’s decision to preserve the original title, which contrasts with past practices where remakes led to delistings.
Outlets like *Nintendo Life* and *Nintendo Everything* highlight this as a notable shift in strategy, potentially influenced by fan demand or market trends. Watching next: Whether Ubisoft’s stance signals a broader policy change for preserving older titles alongside remakes.
The launch of *Retold* may also impact pre-order and sales dynamics for the original, depending on player preferences for 2D vs. 3D versions.
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Quick answers
Will the original *Rayman Legends* be removed after *Retold* launches?
No. Ubisoft has explicitly stated the original will remain available on all platforms.
Is *Rayman Legends Retold* coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Coverage confirms the remake will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside other platforms.
Why is Ubisoft keeping the original game?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact reasoning, but it marks a departure from past practices where remakes often led to delistings.
Coverage (8)
- Returning to the Glade Lords of Gaming · 135d ago
- Ubisoft says original Rayman Legends is "staying put" ahead of Retold remake GoNintendo · 135d ago
- Rayman Creator Michel Ancel Consulted On Legends Retold TheGamer · 135d ago
- Nintendo Direct: Rayman Legends Retold Nintendojo · 135d ago
- Rayman Legends Retold Is Pure Rayman With A 3D Facelift Steam Deck HQ · 135d ago
- Rayman Legends Retold: The remake of the iconic game is also headed to Nintendo Switch 2 Sortir à Paris · 135d ago
- Ubisoft has no plans to delist original Rayman Legends after Rayman Legends Retold launch Nintendo Everything · 135d ago
- Ubisoft Says The Original Rayman Legends Is "Staying Put" Nintendo Life · 135d ago
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