The Atari Jaguar version of Rayman was released in North America on September 19, 1995. That date places the Jaguar edition shortly after the game’s PlayStation debut and makes it the correct console for this release detail.
Rayman’s development had shifted toward the Jaguar after earlier plans for systems such as the Atari ST and the cancelled Super NES CD-ROM. The developers considered the Jaguar’s hardware capable of displaying the large, colorful graphics they wanted. The game was ultimately also brought to PlayStation and Sega Saturn, giving it a broader audience.
The PlayStation version arrived first in North America, on September 7, 1995, which can cause confusion when comparing launch dates. The Jaguar release followed on September 19. Sega Saturn owners had to wait until November, while the MS-DOS edition appeared later and had different regional dates.
Rayman was especially notable on Jaguar because it became one of the system’s best-known platform games. It showcased detailed animation and colorful artwork on a console whose commercial library was much smaller than those of Sony or Nintendo.