Ubisoft Confirms New Rayman Project for 30th Anniversary
Ubisoft has now officially declared that an exciting partnership is underway for the Rayman franchise's 30th-anniversary celebrations between Malmö and Montpellier studios. Clearly, these statements validated reports which came earlier on the possible development of a new Rayman installment.
Brand Producer Update on Rayman's Future
Loic Gounon, the Brand Producer for the IP, said in a video message that discussed the history of the franchise and expressed gratitude towards fans. The most critical takeaway in his message confirms the status of the project:
"As we said in the past, a very talented team at Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan are currently working together on the future of Rayman. Don't expect news from us too soon, but rest assured, Rayman is in good hands."
According to Gounon, over the coming months, Ubisoft will celebrate the franchise's legacy by sharing behind-the-scenes content, developer interviews, and concept artwork through community channels.
Long Wait Expected Amid Remake Rumors
The next statement underlines that the news will not come soon, meaning the fans should be prepared for lengthy development like major AAA games mostly have.
Currently, the only brief mention of anything serious regarding what is in the works comes from a rumour given by Insider Gaming last October. It suggested that the game is actually a remake of an earlier Rayman title and not an entirely new game. Many considered that these rumours were credible since Tom Henderson, as the source of this information, is known for reliable information pertaining to Ubisoft's plans.
To say in a nutshell, while a new Rayman project is officially in the works from two major studios, specifics of the project remain in the shadows. The immediate attention of Ubisoft is the franchise's legacy celebration, which is being put on while development is going on behind the scenes.
