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Topics: Ubisoft, PlayStation, PlayStation 5, Retro Gaming
A fresh dose of nostalgia is seemingly on the way for PlayStation gamers.
Yes, the creator of a classic PlayStation 1 game has confirmed that the title is set to receive a remake.
As spotted by PlayStation Lifestyle, it’s 1995’s Rayman that could be making a comeback - a franchise which has been absent since 2013’s Rayman Legends.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope did arrive four years ago, but that’s a spin-off and not a mainline entry.
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Series creator Michel Ancel made reference to a HD re-release in a new interview in Retro Gamer magazine, shared by raymanmerch on Twitter/X.
“Even though it’s complex, I think there’s a kind of remake planned,” said Ancel.
“I don’t remember when specifically, but it will be in HD and I think Ubisoft is adding a few more checkpoints and things like that just to make it a bit less frustrating.
“I think it’s a nice move, because that’s the only point that could be a problem for non-skilled players.”
It’s odd that we surpassed Rayman’s 30th anniversary in September of last year, as I’d have said that’s a perfect time to revisit such a classic game.
One aspect of this that is worrying is you have to bring in recent changes made at Ubisoft.
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By all accounts, it doesn’t sound as if Ancel is particularly close to the remake project given his uncertainty and vagueness.
As I’m sure you’re aware, Ubisoft recently cancelled a number of projects amidst mass layoffs and a title being close to development completion isn’t necessarily enough to save it.
That much is clear with The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake which, according to leaks, even had collector’s edition merch ready to ship.
Could a Rayman remake or remaster have been caught up in the cancellations?
I’d like to think not, mainly given that this feels like a low-cost, safe project.
The comeback of a 30-year-old game is enough to satiate the appetite for nostalgia. Add a couple of new bells and whistles and Ubisoft could be on to a winner.
Of course, until Rayman’s comeback is officially announced, do take all of this with a pinch of salt.
Personally, I’d love to know when we’re getting another mainline game in the style of the excellent Rayman Legends.
It remains a total banger to this day; the formula shouldn’t remain untouched. Then again, this is Ubisoft we’re talking about. That company is sitting on a goldmine of untapped potential.
While I can’t see this Rayman remake surfacing anytime soon, don’t forget that a State of Play is taking place tomorrow - the longest to date at 60+ minutes.
We’ll be bringing you all of the latest announcements.