Ubisoft has revealed that Episode One of Rayman Origins is currently planned to be out in time for Christmas, giving old school fans a platforming treat to keep them warm during the Winter holidays. The rest of the episodes will follow on XBLA and PSN throughout 2011.
In addition to the console digital releases, it's also been revealed that other platforms, including the 3DS, are being considered. Since this is Ubisoft we're talking about, "considered" most likely means that there are definite plans in place.
Rayman Origins is something of a "back to basics" title, removing the Rabbids and taking the limbless hero back to his 2D platforming heyday. Great news for retro fans, bad news for Rabbid fans. Sucks to be them.
First Rayman Origins Episode Coming to 360, PS3 this Christmas [1UP]
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9:40 AM on 07.06.2010 | 
I'm not saying it won't be good, I'm just saying it's certainly not going to be a 'back to basics' title. More like an 'Ubisoft keeps raping Rayman and not making BG&E2' title.
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Oh. rayman. cool.
Was playing through Rayman 1 this weekend. Some of those levels are gloriously punishing. I will die happy if this new one lives up to the original. Forget all this Rabbids nonsense.
While I'm glad for any new Rayman, the first 2 games an almost oldschool-Disney feeling of mystery and charm. This looks like it's going a bit more for the "stupid humor" angle, and while it may still be fun to play, I fear it will also be forgettable.
Ah, we know they will somehow.
Yes. Oh yes...