Key Highlights:
- Ubisoft announces “Rayman: The Board Game,” marking Rayman’s return outside video games.
- Designed by Maxime Tardif and developed by FLYOS, it supports 2-5 players and spans ages within 70 years.
- Scheduled for release in Q3 2024, the box art features Rayman and Globox.
- Announcement coincides with news of an upcoming Ubisoft Forward showcase in June.
For fans of the beloved Rayman franchise, the wait for a new adventure featuring the limbless hero has been a long and arduous one.
However, Ubisoft has finally announced a surprise: Rayman is making a comeback, but not in the form of a new video game.
Instead, the iconic character will be leaping from screens to tabletops in a brand-new board game titled “Rayman: The Board Game.”
Designed by Maxime Tardif, the mastermind behind the acclaimed board game “Earth,” and developed by FLYOS, a studio renowned for their role-playing board game experiences, Rayman: The Board Game promises to bring the whimsical world to life in a whole new way.
What to Expect: Gameplay and Age Range
While details about the gameplay mechanics and overall experience are currently scarce, Ubisoft has revealed that the board game will support 2-5 players and is suitable for a remarkably wide age range of 70 years.
Fans can look forward to diving into this new adventure when it launches in Q3 2024.
When more details do come to light, the best place to find them out is by visiting the official website that’s just been setup by the creators.
The box art for Rayman: The Board Game offers exciting glimpses of what players can expect, featuring the limbless hero himself alongside several of his beloved allies from previous titles.
Additionally, the game pieces showcased include not only Rayman but also Globox, the big blue brawler who has been a staple of the franchise since its inception.
For longtime fans of the platformer, this board game announcement marks a significant milestone, as it has been over a decade since the limbless hero headlined a new video game.
The last mainline entry in the franchise was the critically acclaimed “Rayman Legends,” released in 2013 for various platforms.
Hope of a Possible Announcement at Ubisoft Forward
While the PlayStation OG has made occasional appearances in recent years, such as a DLC cameo in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope in 2023, his absence from solo adventures has left fans yearning for a proper return to the limelight.
The creator chief Davide Soliani, who’s behind the DLC cameo even went on record saying that he hopes to revive the PlayStation mascot with a new entry
Interestingly, the announcement of the new Board Game coincides with news of an upcoming Ubisoft Forward showcase event scheduled for June 10th, as part of the Summer Games Fest festivities.
While no specific details have been provided, it is expected that this livestream will offer updates on upcoming Ubisoft releases, including the highly anticipated Star Wars Outlaws, slated for an August launch.
We’ll keep you posted on any new information about this comes to light. So make sure to bookmark GLN so you never miss a thing!
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