Rayman M (Rayman Arena in North America and for the Xbox and GameCube versions) is a multiplayer party game developed and published by Ubisoft. The game encompasses two versions: the original version for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows, and the North American GameCube and Xbox versions, with each release featuring exclusive content. A spin-off of the Rayman series, the game retains a number of elements that previously appeared in Rayman 2: The Great Escape, such as similar controls, gameplay and level design. It is split into two game modes, both supporting up to four players: on-foot racing and arena-based battles. The PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows versions require the player to complete all five leagues (Beginner, Advanced, Expert, Extreme and Bonus) to beat the game. The GameCube and Xbox versions require the player to complete the four main game modes (Obstacle Racing, Time Attack, Total Fight and Freeze Combat) on all three difficulties (Beginner, Pro and Master) to beat the game. A demake, titled Rayman Rush, was released for the PlayStation in 2002, which only features the racing portions of the game. Versions PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows Rayman M was released in Europe in late 2001 for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows, and was released in North America for the PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows in September 2002 as Rayman Arena. There are very minor changes between the European and North American PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows releases (intro movie, load screens, etc.). GameCube and Xbox The PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows versions of the game were released worldwide, but the GameCube and Xbox versions were only released in North America under the name Rayman Arena. There were a number of changes made to the GameCube and Xbox releases, including: Increased framerate (60fps). A new main menu. A new intro and a new outro. New cutscenes where Murfy explains the basics of the different game types. Difficulty levels in the single player mode (Beginner, Pro and Master). Modified level designs for some levels. A new playable character (Dark Globox) and new unlockable skins (such as Dark Rayman). A new game mode (Time Attack). A new Race Exhibition level (Extreme Slide). Three new Battle Exhibition levels (Pac-Arena, Low Gravity Arena and Kuraï). Born to Slide and Speed Stress renamed to Speed Stress and Run, Run, respectively. Race, Lum Spring and Lum Fight renamed to Obstacle Racing, Freeze Combat