Once upon a time, earlier in its history as a game developer and publisher, Ubisoft was mainly known for Rayman, rather than Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, or Rainbow Six. The weird-looking character quickly became a fan favorite after the debut in 1995, spawning a whole series of platformer games as well as several spin-offs.
Arguably, the most acclaimed of all installments was also the latest in the mainline series: Rayman Legends, which launched in 2013. Since then, though, fans have been wondering whether the iconic Ubisoft mascot would ever return.
It seems like that’s happening after all. Internet sleuths have spotted Ubisoft Milan recruiting for a triple-A game set in the IP:
Ubisoft Milan is looking for a Senior Game Designer who will work on the Rayman brand. The ideal candidate has a proven and solid experience as a Game Designer in the videogame industry with in-depth understanding of how to define, prototype, and implement game systems within the scope of the project and following the Game direction, making sure to capture the gameplay feel, while still being fun and accessible. A strong UX sensibility or professional experience is recommended.
Ubisoft Milan is seeking a talented 3D Gameplay Animator to be involved in the production of a prestigious AAA title for the Rayman brand. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and content of gameplay animation assets align with the game’s vision.
Ubisoft Milan is mostly known for Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, the latter of which featured Rayman in a DLC.
The job recruitment follows an earlier rumor by Insider Gaming that Ubisoft Milan is developing a remake of Rayman. As such, it’s probably a good idea to expect one of the older games remade for the current generation of hardware rather than a brand new title.
