Ubisoft confirms Rayman Legends: Retold for Switch 2 on Oct. 1

Ubisoft confirmed on June 2 that *Rayman Legends: Retold* will launch on October 1, 2026, and Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the announced platforms. The company disclosed the game in an official news post and a press release tied to Sony’s State of Play presentation. That confirmation settles at least one point that had been circulating in rumor coverage: the game is real, dated, and not limited to Nintendo hardware. Ubisoft said the release will also cover PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, GeForce Now and Blacknut. ### So what exactly did Ubisoft announce? Ubisoft’s June 2 press release described *Rayman Legends: Retold* as “a reimagining of the classic platformer” first released in 2013. The company said the new version is being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan, two studios already associated with the series and related platforming work. Ubisoft’s official news post said the remake will send Rayman, Globox, Barbara, Grand Minimus and Murphy through the Glade of Dreams after “a shadowy villain” spreads chaos across the realms. Loïc Gounon, a brand producer, said in Ubisoft’s release that the project is meant to revisit what made *Rayman* distinctive for a new generation of players. ### Was this really a Switch 2 exclusive? Ubisoft’s own materials say no. The company’s press release listed PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, GeForce Now, Blacknut and PC storefronts including Ubisoft Connect, Steam and the Epic Games Store. That matters because some early write-ups focused on the Switch 2 version and could leave the impression that Nintendo had secured exclusivity. Ubisoft’s platform list is the controlling source here, and it shows a multi-platform release rather than a Switch 2-only launch. ### What is new in Retold compared with the older Rayman Legends? Ubisoft said the remake adds “stunning 3D visuals,” a new story, a sixth realm, new musical stages and dragon rides. The company also said the game will include local co-op for up to four players and an expanded version of Kung Foot, the competitive side mode from earlier editions. Nintendo players already had *Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition* on the original Switch, which Nintendo still lists in its store. The new announcement points to something broader than a simple port: Ubisoft is positioning *Retold* as a rebuilt version with added content rather than a straight reissue of the 2013 game. ### Why did the announcement surface this week? Sony’s State of Play on June 2 was the venue Ubisoft used to unveil the game. Ubisoft’s press release explicitly said the title was announced “during Sony’s State of Play,” which explains why the first official details appeared through PlayStation showcase coverage before wider platform reporting caught up. Third-party outlets including MyNintendoNews, Nintendo Everything and Gematsu then published follow-up reports on June 2, each matching Ubisoft’s October 1 date and Switch 2 platform listing. Those reports helped spread the Nintendo angle, but Ubisoft’s release provides the clearest primary confirmation of the full launch plan. ### Where can players track it from here? Ubisoft’s official news page now carries the launch announcement, and the company’s main *Rayman* page has begun promoting pre-orders for *Rayman Legends: Retold*. The next fixed milestone is October 1, 2026, when Ubisoft says the game will release on Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms.