Ubisoft unveiled a fresh musical stage for Rayman Legends Retold at Gamescom Opening Night Live, confirming that the remake will feature a level synced to Los Del Rio's "Macarena" rendered in the platformer's distinctive visual style. The announcement represents one of four musical levels currently in development for the Switch 2 title, which itself is shaping up as a more comprehensive overhaul than a simple port - the remake includes revamped visuals, new cinematics, voice acting, and additional stages beyond what appeared in the original 2013 release.
The Macarena stage follows Rayman Legends' legacy of rhythm-driven platforming segments, a series hallmark that tied movement and obstacle navigation to licensed music. Ubisoft's decision to expand this category for Retold suggests the developer is leaning into one of the original's most memorable mechanics for its next-generation remake.
- Rayman Legends Retold will include at least four new musical levels, with the "Macarena" stage confirmed as one of them.
- The remake extends beyond visual polish, adding new cinematics, voice work, and original content to differentiate it from the 2013 original.
- Ubisoft is positioning this as a notable Switch 2 launch window title following its Gamescom reveal.
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Gamereactor UK
· Aug 25, 20:32 UTC
Rayman dances the Macarena in the latest look at Rayman Legends: Retold
Rayman Legends: Retold, the full remake of the 2013 Rayman game (the latest proper entry in the Rayman series, back in the Wii U era) appeared at the Gamescom Opening Night Live with a the reveal of a new musical level. This remake will hav…
GoNintendo
· Aug 25, 18:51 UTC
Rayman Legends Retold "Macarena" Gameplay Trailer
Puts some pep in your step
Gamingbolt
· Aug 25, 18:47 UTC
Rayman Legends Retold Showcases its Macarena Musical Level in New Trailer
The Macarena level will be one of four confirmed musical levels being developed by Ubisoft for the remake of Rayman Legends.
My Nintendo News
· Aug 25, 18:41 UTC
Rayman Legends Retold gets a new trailer
One Nintendo Switch 2 game which looks extremely promising is Ubisoft’s revised Rayman Legends Retold which features new visuals, new cinematics, voice overs and levels. A musical stage was showcased this evening at Gamescom Opening Night L…
Game Informer
· Aug 25, 13:45 UTC
Rayman Legends Retold Adds New Los Del Rio's 'Macarena' Musical Level
During Opening Night Live at Gamescom, Ubisoft revealed that its remake of Rayman Legends, Rayman Legends Retold, will have at least one new musical level. The song being covered in Rayman's unique style is Los Del Rio's "Macarena". You can…