The source code ofRayman 4’s prototype seems to have been leaked online, which includes primary components such as a level editor, models, cutscenes, and other aspects. For the uninitiated, theRaymanseries was one of Ubisoft’s premiere franchises back in the late 90s to early 2000s. That all changed however in 2006, with the release ofRayman Raving Rabbids, which then spawned theRabbidsspin-off series. Ever since then, the Rabbids slowly but surely took the spotlight from Rayman, with the latter ostensibly becoming less-and-less relevant over time. The last franchise entry in theRaymanseries discounting re-releases wasRayman Legends, originally released in 2013.BeforeRayman Raving Rabbids, there was work being done on a trueRayman 4, not by Ubisoft itself but Phoenix Studio. Reportedly it had begun development in 2005, but was discontinued after a few months of work. TheRayman Raving Rabbidstitle by Ubisoft was also developed under the moniker ofRayman 4before it changed its premise and title. As the years went on, concept art, early builds, and other details were posted online, some provided by former developers. This leak, however, is one of the biggest, where it contains an alpha build and source code of the canceled project.RELATED:Ubisoft Game Purchases Now Carry Over to Amazon LunaA Twitter thread by a user known as @RibShark posted their findings throughRayman 4’s source code, which contained a level editor and much more. This includes prototype level maps and mechanics that were first shown, such as ridable characters. Images and videos showed off possible challenges and levels such as a Rabbid Robot boss that has Rayman blowing it up from the inside, or a level known as “Sphincter Cell” which is an obvious name parody of fellow Ubisoft franchiseSplinter Cell.
According to forums GBATemp and ResetEra, this leak was first posted on 4Chan, where fans have been parsing through its files to play the test levels and concepts. Other findings include incomplete cutscenes, and even a model of Rayman’s girlfriend who was going to debut in this game. Some joked that this leak was a “Christmas miracle” considering its apt timing, with other fans hoping that the game can be cobbled together in a cohesive fashion like theDuke Nukem Forever 2001Restoration Project.
Raymanfans have been getting a bone thrown their way this year, between the leak of this source code and the reveal of theRayman DLC forMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope. While some are appreciative that the character will be the focus of this DLC, others think that theRaymanseries is still due for a proper comeback with a full game as opposed to an expansion to an existing game.
Rayman 4was canceled.
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