The original Rayman is the game that put Ubisoft on the map. It’s been over a decade since the last installment in the colorful platformer franchise, but the French publisher is currently in the “early stages” of exploring what will come next for the series’ titular limbless hero.

We are pleased to confirm Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan have recently started an exploration phase on the Rayman brand. The project is still in its early stages, and we will share more details later. As creator of the Rayman brand, Michel Ancel is being consulted to ensure consistency within the universe.

Update (24/10/24): Publisher Ubisoft has issued a statement in relation to this story, confirming to Kotaku that Rayman is currently undergoing an "exploration phase" within two of its studios.

Ubisoft has admitted that they are working on a new Rayman game with its original creator, as they start ‘an exploration phase’ on the brand.

Following earlier reports that it was working on a Rayman remake, Ubisoft confirms that it's looking into making more games in the classic series.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

According to Insider Gaming, around a "dozen" members have been moved over to work on an unannounced Rayman remake. Controversially, the remake will be consulted by Michel Ancel, who left the gaming industry after allegations of "toxic leadership" in 2020.

Ubisoft has confirmed that it's exploring the possibility of a new Rayman game following reports that the recently-disbanded Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team was working on, among other things, a remake.

The Lost Crown are reportedly working on a Rayman’s remake. The secret codename for the project is “Project Steamboat” which is being handled by the team in Ubisoft Milan. According to Insider Gaming sources,