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Rayman Legends Retold Release Date: Now December 3, 2026

Ubisoft pushed the platformer remake two months past its October 1 date even though it already went gold.

Ubisoft pushed the platformer remake two months past its October 1 date even though it already went gold.

Rayman Legends Retold has moved off October 1 and will now launch on December 3, 2026. The remake arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Ubisoft confirmed the shift only about two weeks before the original date, and it comes even though the game had already gone gold.

Quick answer: Rayman Legends Retold is confirmed for December 3, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. No release time or timezone has been confirmed.

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Release status and platforms

The status is Confirmed. The remake was previously set for October 1, 2026 and is now dated for December 3, 2026. Ubisoft has not shared a specific launch hour, so treat the date as the confirmed detail and expect timing to follow closer to release.

DetailConfirmed
Release dateDecember 3, 2026
Previous dateOctober 1, 2026
PlatformsPS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PC
Price$39.99

On PC, the game is listed on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Ubisoft Store. Cloud play is also planned for launch, and Ubisoft+ subscribers will be able to play it through the service.

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Why the date changed

Ubisoft said the delay is about polish, not a reset. The team confirmed the build had gone gold and still chose to hold the launch for extra time. A full delay after a game goes gold is unusual, since gold normally signals the release build is finished and ready for distribution.

While the game has officially gone gold, we have decided to take extra time to make sure every detail gets the care it deserves.

The move also shifts the remake out of a crowded October and into early December, a lighter window heading into the holiday shopping period. Ubisoft did not name a specific technical issue behind the change.

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What launches on December 3

Rayman Legends Retold is a reimagining of the 2013 platformer rather than a straight remaster. It keeps the classic levels while adding new content on top.

  • A brand-new sixth realm plus four new musical stages.
  • Dragon-riding sequences and the return of Cave of Trials challenges.
  • A new story with a shadowy villain in the Glade of Dreams, told through fully voiced cinematics.
  • Local co-op for up to four players, with Kung Foot back with improved controls and custom rules.
  • Updated 3D visuals with modern lighting and 60fps support.

Every copy also bundles Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition, an updated version of the 2011 game with 4K visuals, 60fps, new collectibles, and quality-of-life fixes. That edition is sold separately as well and also arrives on December 3.

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The next date to watch: September 22

Before launch, Ubisoft is releasing a Game Overview trailer on September 22. The same day, a selection of press and creators will publish fresh hands-on impressions across all four platforms. That showing is the clearest signal of where the game stands after the post-gold delay.

If you want to secure a copy early, the game is already available to pre-purchase on Steam, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store, and the Ubisoft Store at $39.99. Otherwise, December 3 remains the date to plan around.