Rayman 4 (cancelled prototype)
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| Rayman 4 | ||
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| Published by | Ubisoft | |
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| Developed by | Ubisoft | |
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| Release Date | None (cancelled) | |
| Genre | 3D Platformer | |
| Gameplay Mode | Single player | |
| Platforms | Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PC, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation Portable | |
Rayman 4 was the tentative title for a Rayman game, announced by Ubisoft on the 3rd of May, 2006. Under development from Ubisoft Montpellier, the game was to be a free-roaming action/platforming game; the player was to take control of Rayman as he battled against an invading army of Rabbids. These enemies were, according to series creator Michel Ancel, “vicious, but at the same time [...] totally stupid”. The Rabbids had been planning their invasion since the events of the original Rayman game, which the first teaser trailer indicates had been "decades" before.
The game was announced for Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, the PC and the Nintendo Wii, which was then codenamed the “Revolution”. Upon receiving Wii development kits from Nintendo, the developers began to experiment with a wide variety of gameplay styles: ultimately, the game's action/platforming elements were removed and replaced with minigames. The final game, Rayman Raving Rabbids, was almost unrecognisable from the original “Rayman 4” concept.
2005 concept art
In 2009, artworks from 2005 were published on Guillaume Bonamy's portfolio. They feature three-dimensional versions of Band Land and Picture City, as well as new environments called le Palais Temporel (the Temporal Palace), le Monde Organique (the Organic World) and an unnamed world of toys. While the last two were eventually adapted for the Game Boy Advance version of Rayman Raving Rabbids, the first one was seemingly abandoned.
At this early stage of the development, it is very likely that the Rabbids were not invented yet.
Artwork gallery
 A cavern in Picture City |
 The Temporal Palace |
Press release
What follows is Ubisoft's official 2006 press release on the game:
Rayman Raving Rabbids marks the return of Rayman, in his funniest and zaniest adventure ever. When his world is threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies, Rayman must rise up against these furry foes and foil their wicked plans. Using an array of amazing new abilities, and with the help of magical creatures, Rayman will need to break out all his best moves to save his world from these delirious bunnies and their hare-raising antics. “It’s a real pleasure for me to be back working on an all-new Rayman,” said Michel Ancel. “After wrapping up my last game, the team here in Montpellier sat down to talk about having some fun with Rayman and his universe. We are running into a bit of a problem, though, because our game has been invaded by thousands of raving mad and vicious bunnies, who have apparently been preparing this assault since the very first Rayman game. We are now sending an SOS to all motivated gamers to help us get rid of them as fast as possible!” Here are a list of features you'll find in the new game!
- Combat the Ultra-Crazed Evil Rabbits – Take control of Rayman and his knack for attack to help save his world from the raving rabbids. They are mischievous, insane and completely out of control. There are several types of rabbids each with its own mischievous characteristics.
- Master and Ride Creatures – Tame and control various creatures such as sharks, eagles, rhinos, spiders and angelfish. Rayman can master each animal’s unique capabilities to help in his battle against the devious rabbits.
- Dress to Impress – Customize and disguise Rayman. Go punk, pop, rock or hip hop to infiltrate the bunnies and foil their devious plans.
- Explore the Colorful Fantastic World of Rayman – Explore amazing free-roaming environments and beautiful epic landscapes that mix real and fantastical styles to create a visually stunning experience.
