Ubisoft has just announced the release date for their upcoming Wii U exclusive, Rayman Legends. Look for the platformer in North America on February 26, 2013 followed by the UK release on March 1st. In the meantime, you can actually take a nice sneak peak via the Nintendo eShop worldwide on December 13, 2012. So if are a big fan of the Rayman series, at least you don’t have to wait too long to get your hands on the next installment.

From the press release:

The classic cast of Rayman, Globox and the Teensies return and are joined by new characters Murphy and Barbara as they embark on a fantasy adventure through a series of legendary worlds with new environments and enemies. Developed exclusively for Wii U, Rayman Legends expands beyond the traditional platforming experience by utilizing the Wii U GamePad in an array of innovative ways to interact with the game. Players can use the Touch Screen on the GamePad to take out enemies, cut ropes to clear a path and move rotating platforms with the gyroscope technology. Rayman Legends features a fresh gameplay adventure to enjoy alone or with friends, and a plethora of creatively themed levels including several musical maps intricately set to popular and original music, a gorgeous underwater haven and a flourishing beanstalk environment.