Mario + Rabbids Studio Developing Beloved Ubisoft Franchise

Sure, let’s dive into this whole Ubisoft Milan and Rayman thing. So, recently there’s chatter that Ubisoft Milan is getting the band back together for a big new Rayman game. If that doesn’t ring every nostalgia bell, I don’t know what does. Honestly, it feels like forever since we got a legit new game in this series. Not just some spinoff or DLC.

I heard they’re even hiring a 3D animator for it. Now, maybe I’m just dreaming here, but getting the same folks behind Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope involved sounds like a match made in gaming heaven. That’s one of those crossover hits that landed just right for the Nintendo Switch, right?

Thinking about Rayman: that guy’s been around since 1995. I remember playing the original—well, trying to—I was terrible, but whatever. Over the years, he did pop up in sequels and minor games, but the last big hurrah was Rayman Legends back in 2013. Seems like he couldn’t quite escape the Rabbids’ shadow after that, huh?

Digging through Reddit archives—don’t ask how many hours I’ve lost there—there’s a post saying Ubisoft’s fishing for a new 3D Gameplay Animator. Sounds serious. Not just some side gig. Like, a real AAA splash for Rayman.

So, why’s Ubisoft diving back into Rayman? Well, let’s face it, they haven’t exactly been rolling in cash lately. They lost a cool €159 million in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Yikes! Maybe this comeback with Rayman is part of their Hail Mary pass to win back some cash and credibility. But hey, no pressure, right?

Anyway, don’t hold your breath waiting for this game. If you’ve been tracking Ubisoft at all, you know they’ve been kicking the release can down the road on a few projects. They’ve got games slipping into 2026 and 2027, like they’ve got all the time in the world. So, if Rayman’s taking a bit to resurface, it’s no shocker there.

In the meantime, I’ll just be over here reminiscing about the days when my biggest worry was getting past level three in the old Rayman games. Is it weird to miss getting stuck in a video game? Probably. But hey, who said nostalgia was rational?