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Rayman Origins bounces to PC March 29

Ubisoft confirms whimsical 2D platformer in the works, slated to arrive at retail and online for $30 in two months.

When Ubisoft announced Rayman Origins in 2010, the publisher said a PC version of the 2D platformer was possible. Today, the publisher revealed a Windows version of the game is not only possible, but also nearly ready for release.

Not only does a PC version of Rayman Origins exist, but it's also out in just two months.

Not only does a PC version of Rayman Origins exist, but it's also out in just two months.

Ubisoft announced this afternoon that Rayman Origins will land on the PC on March 29. Of note, the game will be available for $30 at retail stores and as a download through Ubisoft's online shop.

While the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii iterations of Rayman Origins were launched in November, the PC version of the game isn't the only SKU still awaiting release. A PlayStation Vita version of the game is scheduled to launch on February 14, and a 3DS iteration is slated for March 20.

Rayman Origins is a quirky 2D side-scroller developed by Ubisoft and Rayman creator Michel Ancel. For more on the title, check out GameSpot's review of the Xbox 360 version.

40 Comments

  • javalino

    Posted Jan 30, 2012 5:38 am GMT

    as soon as it hits 10$ i will buy it !!! Best platform game in years!!!!

  • darkcomedian

    Posted Jan 29, 2012 6:59 pm GMT

    I would like it, but Ubisoft usually puts DRM on their online store games. So......I'll stick to the PS3 version.

  • CamoBullo

    Posted Jan 29, 2012 4:02 am GMT

    So, no Steam version? C'mon, Ubisoft.

  • renji4eva

    Posted Jan 28, 2012 12:46 pm GMT

    Finally, a platformer game that will give Mario a run for his money.

  • theKSMM

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 7:18 pm GMT

    Ubisoft's online shop? Dang. If I can't buy it through Steam, I guess I'll just get it on disc for one of those other platforms.

  • supertom221

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 11:07 am GMT

    I remember having played my old copy of Rayman 1, back when Ubisoft still had that Rainbow logo.... I played this game too many times to count.

    In fact, I loved it so much I got it for both PC, AND PSOne. Because it was that awesome, and what i believe to be the best Platformer to ever grace this earth. There was never one Rayman game that has ever dissapointed me, not even the Raving Rabbits stuff.

    Definately getting this.

  • revolution_sd

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 10:11 am GMT

    great news!can't wait!

  • Ladiesman17

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 8:13 am GMT

    Good news indeed

  • Cwagmire21

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 7:42 am GMT

    Looks pretty cool. A bunch of folks from the PC gaming forum are gonna be happy. Just saw a post about how they wish this game would be ported over.

  • Franzkill

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 6:42 am GMT

    Getting the PS Vita version!!

  • grgolj_blaster

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 6:37 am GMT

    Ubisoft game without any sort of DRM? Maybe the world IS going to end this year...
    still, I'll probably buy this on day one

  • Valen_Ca

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 5:35 am GMT

    Yeah I would be excited about this but I don't trust Ubisoft period when it comes to PC versions of their games, they have shown that they have no love or respect at all for legit PC gamers and I don't see them changing.

  • leskileski

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 3:24 am GMT

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  • TheProphetD

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 2:41 am GMT

    Great! Buying it day one!

  • wwefanforlife

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 2:37 am GMT

    I think it's great that Ubisoft are finally releasing it for the PC. I own it for the PS3 and it's a excellent game the more systems it's on the better as I do feel more people should give the game a chance. I just can't wait for Michel Ancel other game Beyond Good and Evil 2. @FreedomPrime it's understandable why it didn't do well on consoles at first because it was overshadowed by many other games. The price drop has increased sales.

  • manciuxl

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 12:28 am GMT

    @FreedomPrime Rayman origins sold 1 mil copies so far(xbox 360,wii,ps3) without digital sales
    so, for a platform little game that now cost 30$(not 15$ like most platform games cost) i say it did very well.
    add to that the digital sales and rayman origins=succes both in ratings and sales

  • MrOnage

    Posted Jan 27, 2012 12:22 am GMT

    Awesome! I am so gonna play this one.

  • ar6ra6sh9

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 11:11 pm GMT

    heyyy! u cant imagine how much fun we had playing this game co op!
    great! now pc gamers can start laughing at these sweet characters too

  • Jane_22

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 11:03 pm GMT

    DRM or not, im glad rayman coming to the pc, i love him !~

  • jamyskis

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 9:45 pm GMT

    According to RPS, Ubisoft have explicitly told them that the retail version will be free of DRM. If that's the case, it'll be a day-one, full price purchase for me.

    I'm going to remain cautious for now though and I'm certainly not going to rush in, because Ubisoft have screwed us over enough in the past and I'm not going to get caught out again.

  • MGSKojima

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 8:47 pm GMT

    @power_marks lol even though I have it for ps3, I use dolphin to play it at school and works like a charm. Maybe now I can make custom character colors for globox and stuff.

  • Henrique2324

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 7:58 pm GMT

    Please, don't turn UbiShop into something like Origin.

  • Dezuria

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 7:40 pm GMT

    I should have waited! Already got the Xbox version!

  • TriumphantToad

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 7:10 pm GMT

    I'll buy it....IF IT'S ON STEAM.

  • karenwen

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 6:50 pm GMT

    No DRM, Steam, or DIE.

  • Gelugon_baat

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 6:00 pm GMT

    Ah... Ubisoft's online store.

    Expect DRM, people. Ubisoft loves its copyright protection programs.

  • Scorpion2929

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 5:14 pm GMT

    Will it be on steam?

  • s4dn3s5

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 5:05 pm GMT

    dunno, let's see if Ubi will screw everything with their crappy DRM one more time...

  • Quadster

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 5:04 pm GMT

    yes please Better late than never

  • Daian

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 4:44 pm GMT

    This is good news, was hoping to play this on PC, it will probably be next right after i'm done with Mass Effect 3.

  • HollowNinja

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 4:32 pm GMT

    If they don't release it on Steam, they're just begging for failure. Anyway, I'll probably wait for a 50% or greater sale.

  • turok0

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 4:22 pm GMT

    hope Megaupload comes back till then

  • SolidTy

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 4:18 pm GMT


    Great game. Michel Ancel FTW! One feature I adored with this game was the 4 player local co op, and more gamers able to play this is always a great thing. I buy a lot of PC games....but I already own this game, as I'm a big Rayman fan.

  • FreedomPrime

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 4:15 pm GMT

    This is good news. I hope it sells better for PC cause it sure didn't sell well on consoles.

  • Rocker6

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 3:49 pm GMT

    Well,this is what happens when games commercially flop on consoles,they hope PC community will accept them,and release ports...

    But I'll probably still pick it up,even though sales are minimal,many say the game is a great platformer

  • hyksiu

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 3:47 pm GMT

    This is great! Congratulations to all PC gamers!

  • hedgy1

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 3:31 pm GMT

    YES!!! This is the best news I've heard all day!

  • Soothsayer42

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 3:18 pm GMT

    Good for PC users. Lets just hope that the Ubisoft wont whine about piracy and their stupid DRM policy right after the release. (assuming its gonna get pirated alot)

  • Darnasian

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 2:55 pm GMT

    Nice...I'll totally buy this...I like the Rayman franchise...

  • nate1222

    Posted Jan 26, 2012 2:54 pm GMT

    Yes! I already have the PC version of Hoodlum Havoc (Rayman 3) via GOG. Rayman Origins is on my radar.

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