Ubisoft Begins Development on New Rayman Project

Overview

• Ubisoft has confirmed that it is exploring new ideas for the Rayman series, with development led by its Milan and Montpellier studios.
• The new project, internally codenamed 'Project Steambot,' may be a remake of the original 1995 Rayman game.
• Developers from the recently disbanded Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team have been reassigned to this new Rayman project.
• Michel Ancel, the original creator of Rayman, is consulting on the project despite past controversy over allegations of toxic leadership.
• The Rayman series has been dormant since 2013's Rayman Legends, and fans are hopeful for a revival of the beloved platformer.