Michel Ancel Confirms Rayman 1995 Remaster

Michel Ancel, the creator of the iconic platformer Rayman, has confirmed that Ubisoft is developing an enhanced remaster of the original 1995 game for modern consoles, including the PlayStation 5. In an interview with Retro Gamer magazine, Ancel revealed details about the project, which aims to update the classic title while preserving its challenging charm.

The original Rayman, first released on the PlayStation, PC, and Atari Jaguar, introduced players to a whimsical world filled with limbless heroes, bizarre enemies, and precise platforming. Ancel praised the game's enduring appeal during the interview, noting its pixel-perfect gameplay and original feel despite its age. "I think Rayman is still a fun game, and there's a lot of content," he said. "The pacing is a bit slow because you have a big character on the screen. It also has pixel-precise gameplay, so it's not always easy, but it's interesting that the constraints of yesterday make it still feel original today."

Ancel described the upcoming version as a "kind of remake" featuring high-definition visuals and quality-of-life improvements. "I don't remember when specifically, but it will be in HD and I think Ubisoft is...