It's Time For Rayman to Make a Comeback

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It has been close to a decade since the last Rayman game released on consoles, and despite its legacy living on through iOS and Android games, it's strange to imagine that Ubisoft would get lax on one of its most recognizable platformers. At this point it seems the Rabbids, who were originally spawned from the Rayman series, are getting more screen time than their older counterpart — even achieving a collaborative game series with Super Mario Bros.

Some big questions arise in the absence of a new Rayman entry, ranging from whether it's still popular enough to merit a new game to whether Ubisoft should simply hand Rayman over to another studio. At a time when nostalgic series are seeing revivals, and games that break AAA development conventions are more appreciated than ever, now would be the perfect opportunity to bring Rayman back.

Every Rayman Game, From Worst To Best (Ranked By Metacritic)

Rayman is very much a product of its time, as the titular character and others like Crash Bandicoot or Spyro the Dragon all contributed to a common trend of mascot characters. Rayman was among the first to hit the gaming scene and has been able to survive for a number of reasons. For one, Rayman was created by Michel Ancel, and with its vibrant, fantastical world and a unique range of movement and combat mechanics, it easily stood out. Additionally, Rayman was quick to make a smooth transition from 2D to 3D, even if it jumped back to 2D with the likes of Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends.

At present, there is no official word about a new Rayman game, with fans having to make do with less-than ideal iOS or Android games such as 2019's Rayman Mini. Former Ubisoft chief creative officer Serge Hascoet (who resigned in 2020 following sexual