Ubisoft Snowdrop engine games gain a 2D-to-3D conversion pipeline with Rayman Legends Retold
Summary
Rayman Legends Retold launches October 1 on Switch 2, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X at $40.
The remake rebuilds a 2D platformer on Ubisoft's proprietary Snowdrop engine, creating a reusable 2D-to-3D conversion pipeline.
Co-developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Milan, Retold is positioned as a franchise relaunch, not a standalone port.
"The work we did all together the last two years - both artistically and technologically - is going to lay the foundation for where we want to go next with the franchise."
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Snowdrop tooling auto-converts 2D layouts to 3D, creating a reusable IP pipeline
Developers built tech that auto-translates 2D Ubi Art engine layouts into 3D Snowdrop geometry.
Both versions run side-by-side in-engine, confirming 1:1 platforming parity across art styles.
This pipeline is reusable for any legacy 2D IP Ubisoft wants to migrate into Snowdrop.
Ubisoft chose proprietary tech over Unreal Engine 5, preserving margin and asset ownership.
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Asset scope exceeds remake norms, building transmedia-grade IP foundations
55 minutes of new original music co-composed by Grant Kirkhope and Christophe Héral.
Full voice acting across eight languages, including Billy West as Murphy and David Gasman as Rayman.
Polygon's hands-on noted Retold looks "like a modern CG-animated film."
A new sixth world, explorable 3D hub worlds, and a new core mechanic extend well beyond remaster scope.
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Two-studio model originated organically, pairing IP custodian with 3D execution partner
Montpellier (franchise originator, 400+ staff) and Milan (Mario + Rabbids) co-develop.
Production director Alessandro Arndt Mucchi says both studios independently wanted to make Rayman and connected at an internal Ubisoft event.
Montpellier contributed franchise DNA; Milan brought 3D platformer production experience.
A clean ship validates pairing IP-custodian studios with technical partners for dormant franchise revivals.
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