Ubisoft released Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition without prior announcement. The collection went live on February 13, 2026. It is available on PS5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC through Steam and the Ubisoft Store. It is also included with Ubisoft .

This is not a new entry in the series but a preservation-focused collection built around the original 1995 Rayman and its platform versions.

What the 30th Anniversary Edition Includes

The original Rayman stood out in 1995 for its hand-drawn animation and bold art direction. Worlds like Dream Forest and Band Lands still have a strong identity. What players remember most, though, is the difficulty.

The game demanded precise jumps, strict timing, and patience. Checkpoints were limited. Lives were limited. One mistake could mean replaying a long section. Progress often relied on memorization. It was tough by design.

Digital Eclipse handled this edition. Instead of a single port, the package includes five versions of the 1995 release:

  • PlayStation
  • Atari Jaguar
  • MS DOS
  • Game Boy Color
  • Game Boy Advance

Each version reflects the limits of its hardware. Frame rate, color depth, and audio quality vary slightly. For players interested in game history, those differences matter.

The biggest addition is a completed SNES prototype that never saw release. For years it existed only as unfinished material. Now it is fully playable here.

The collection also adds around 120 extra levels from Rayman Designer and Rayman By His Fans. Even returning players will find new content.

This Is Not a Remaster

The visuals have not been rebuilt. The level design remains intact. This project focuses on preservation, not modernization.

Several quality of life options have been added:

  • Rewind up to 60 seconds
  • Infinite lives
  • Invincibility mode

All are optional. The original difficulty is still available.

Rewind changes the pacing. Sections that once required repeating large chunks can now be retried instantly. Candy Château still demands precision, but the frustration is easier to manage.

Music and Community Reaction

The collection includes a reimagined soundtrack by Christophe Héral, known for Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends. At launch, there is no option to switch back to the original tracks by Rémi Gazel.

Ubisoft has said it is reviewing feedback. For longtime fans, the original soundtrack was central to the game’s tone, so the missing toggle has been noticed.

The Fan Alternative

Rayman Redemption by Ryemanni has existed for years as a free fan reinterpretation. It adds new worlds and smooths out some rough edges.

It remains unofficial. The 30th Anniversary Edition focuses instead on archival accuracy.

The package includes about 50 minutes of interactive documentary material featuring members of the original team. It covers production decisions and technical challenges from the 1995 release.

For players interested in game history, this may be one of the strongest parts of the collection.

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition keeps the original design intact. It carries over the level structure, core mechanics, and demanding difficulty that defined the first release.

Players expecting a full remake may be disappointed. Those interested in preservation, alternate platform versions, and historical context get a well assembled archive with optional modern tools.

Rayman from 1995 remains demanding. This version simply gives you control over how demanding it feels.