Rayman: Scepter of Leptys

Rayman: Scepter of Leptys
	Rayman: Scepter of Leptys
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Produced by	vnheard
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Art by	AliVe, Misty (concept arts) ; Delano762 (rigging & animation assistance)
Written by	vnheard & Silver Lum
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Genre	3D animated series
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Rayman: Scepter of Leptys is an unofficial animated series set in the world of Rayman, being developed by vnheard. The series will consist of 3 seasons, each one including 6 episodes. The show will be 3D animated and include brand-new characters, an original soundtrack, and a new voice cast.

Project history

In 2021, vnheard and Spinu2B started developing Rayman: Scepter of Leptys. The project started as a Unity fangame based on the Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc gameplay loop. The early builds included many working mechanics and a new enemy, “The Watcher”.

In June 2022, vnheard and Spinu2b decided to split the project because both directors wanted to achieve different end goals according to vnheard "It allows me to tell the story without the limitations of the technical nightmare to make a big game. So the show will be a much better told story than a game that would need a lot of cut corners and compromises." Spinu started a new project, RayUnited, an open-source Unity framework for creating fangames, while vnheard decided to rework his original story ideas into an animated series format.

In 2023, the scripts for the series' first season were completed, alongside a few character models. On December 16th the reveal trailer for the show was released.

Story synopsis

Five years have passed since Rayman and his friends defeated the Hoodlums and restored peace to the Glade of Dreams. But, along with Rayman being haunted by the ghosts of his past, a new threat is looming; The Prophet. He is a mysterious leader of the Sorcerers of the Night, plotting to resurrect Leptys, the ancient god of darkness who has been imprisoned for decades.

Rayman and his friends must unravel and fight against this scheme to ensure the safety of the Glade of Dreams. Meanwhile, Ly, the fairy is forced to confront her own origins and the secrets of the people of Prhys.