Rayman

Rayman is the protagonist of Ubisoft's ' franchise, debuting in the 1995 video game '. Rayman's 2006 multi-platform party game ' spawned its own ' sub-series which would eventually crossover with the Super Mario franchise in the Nintendo Switch titles Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle did not feature an appearance from Rayman, though he does appear in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope as a playable character in the Rayman in the Phantom Show DLC.

Super Smash Bros. series
Rayman has made cameo appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series, appearing as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
On September 10, 2022, Rayman was confirmed to be released as a playable character in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope in the eponymous Rayman in the Phantom Show expansion pack. Rayman receives a Golden Ticket inviting him to the Space Opera Network, where he is attacked by a Stooge, before meeting Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Mario, and Beep-0, with whom he teams up to defeat a large amount of enemies that ambush them.

During Ubisoft Forward 2023, a teaser was shown featuring Rayman encountering Beep-0, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Mario at a hotel, who appear to be checking in. Rabbid Mario shakes Rayman's hand but faints when he pulls it away from his body, while Rabbid Peach closely examines Rayman's lack of arms and legs, causing him to push her away. In the DLC's full trailer, Rayman, Rabbid Peach, and Rabbid Mario are shown participating in the Space Opera Network, hosted by the Phantom.