Ubisoft's reimagined take on Rayman Legends, titled Rayman Legends Retold, has won the Best Nintendo Switch 2 Game award at Gamescom, which took place in Cologne, Germany. The reworked platform adventure is scheduled to launch on the Switch 2 this October. Ahead of the release, Ubisoft shared a new video showcasing a musical level built around "Macarena," highlighting the game's approach to revitalizing the classic platformer for the new hardware.
- Rayman Legends Retold claimed the Switch 2's top prize at Gamescom, signaling early confidence in the remake's quality.
- The October release window gives Ubisoft a significant exclusive launch window for the Switch 2's library.
- The "Macarena" level video suggests the remake is leaning into the series' rhythm-based gameplay variety rather than a straight port.
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· Aug 29, 08:30 UTC
Rayman Legends Retold Wins Best Switch 2 Game Award At Gamescom 2026
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· Aug 28, 16:29 UTC
Rayman Legends Retold wins Gamescom Award for best Nintendo Switch 2 game
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