The Rayman franchise’s 30th anniversary celebrations have officially kicked off with a flood of projects revealed during the Rayman Alive event. Fans were treated to the release of a playable demo for Rayman 2: Redreamed, a fan-made remake of Ubisoft’s classic 1999 3D platformer, as well as a showcase of numerous community-driven initiatives and teasers of official plans for the series’ future.
Developed by volunteers at New Dawn Games, Rayman 2: Redreamed offers a reimagined take on The Great Escape. The newly released demo features a complete version of The Fairy Glade level alongside an obstacle course designed to highlight Rayman’s movement abilities. The team emphasized that this build is still a work-in-progress and not reflective of the final vision. “Rayman 2: Redreamed is a fan-made project created by a group of unpaid volunteers,” the developers explained, asking players to be patient with bugs while quality assurance continues. Volunteers can even join the effort through the group’s official website.
Another major highlight was Rayman 3 Havoc Reignited, a fan remake of Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc spearheaded by independent developer Mark. “What you’re seeing right now is my remake of Rayman 3’s Fairy Council,” he said in his presentation. The project includes hand-crafted 3D assets, reanimated cutscenes, original sound design, multi-language support, and unlockable community skins. Fans can already download and play the remake via Mark’s YouTube channel and Discord, with project files set to be released soon for modders and developers to create new content.
In addition to these remakes, the event showcased a wide array of other projects, including Rayman Origins 2, Rayman The First Adventure, Rayman Distorted, Rayman Dreambound, Rayman Into the Polyworld, Rayman Monsters of the Depths, and even Minecraft Rayman DLC. Creative spin-offs such as Rayman Unlimbited, Rayman Control Panel, and Rayman Legends Forbidden Lands DLC also made appearances, highlighting the breadth of fan engagement around the franchise.
Ubisoft itself also joined the celebration with a special message from Loic of Ubisoft Montpellier, who reflected on Rayman’s history and reassured fans about its future. “A very talented team at Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan are currently working together on the future of Rayman,” he said. “Don’t expect news from us too soon, but rest assured, Rayman is in good hands.” The publisher has promised months of retrospective content, including concept art, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes features.
Created by Michel Ancel in 1995, the Rayman franchise has remained one of Ubisoft’s most distinctive series, blending whimsical settings with inventive platforming. With fan projects thriving and Ubisoft signaling that new developments are underway, Rayman’s 30th anniversary could well be remembered as the moment the limbless hero stepped back into the spotlight.
