Rayman Origins 3DS Release Date Finally Revealed, Plus a “Making of” Interview Video

Rayman Origins, that kooky-as-hell side-scrolling joyride from Ubisoft’s Montpellier studio, has been in the wild since November, but the handheld versions coming to both 3DS and PS Vita weren’t scheduled to debut until early this year. We didn’t know exactly when – only that they were coming… until now. Rayman Origins is set to hit 3DS on February 20 (or the 16th if you live in Europe!).

This game’s been on my “must-buy” list since it was announced, but I’ve been holding out to see how the 3DS version compares to the console editions in terms of content, visuals, and features. Unfortunately, we’re still not really sure what the differences are, if any significant ones exist at all.

On the flip side, a free downloadable demo of the 3DS version is set to hit the eShop sometime between now and the release date, so hopefully we’ll learn more when that time comes. In the meantime, Ubisoft has put together a “Making of” interview collection, where important team members talk about the level design, creative direction, artwork, and music.

Want to know what we thought of the game? You can check out Matthew Blackwell’s official launch review of Rayman Origins here.