As the wait continues for information of Ubisoft’s long-delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, the writer has reassured followers it’s nonetheless persevering with the undertaking, and as an alternative beneficial one thing else to play whilst you wait.
Ubisoft first introduced a remake of the beloved Prince of Persia: Sands of Time again in 2020, and stated it was set to launch the following yr. The undertaking has had a rocky growth, with a number of delays and a full reboot as work was restarted again at Ubisoft’s Montreal mothership, having initially begun at Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai.
Now, with no signal of the sport throughout any of this month’s varied announcement exhibits — Sony’s PlayStation State of Play, Microsoft’s Xbox Video games Showcase, or Summer time Recreation Fest — Ubisoft has spoken out to verify its Sands of Time remake is now “deep” in growth, as the sport’s present obscure 2026 launch window edges ever nearer.
“Yep, we’re nonetheless deep in the sport — exploring, constructing, and guaranteeing the sands transfer with function,” Ubisoft wrote on the official Prince of Persia social media account.
“This sport is being crafted by a staff that really cares, and they’re pouring their hearts (and loads of espresso) into each step. Thanks for sticking with us.”
Yep, we’re nonetheless deep in the sport — exploring, constructing, and guaranteeing the sands transfer with function. 🗡️⏳
This sport is being crafted by a staff that really cares, and they’re pouring their hearts (and loads of espresso) into each step.
Thanks for sticking with us. 💖 pic.twitter.com/9bKjZHjmur
— Prince of Persia™ (@princeofpersia) June 16, 2025
Whereas there’s nonetheless an extended wait forward for Prince of Persia followers, Ubisoft famous that there was one other entry in the collection that is effectively price a attempt: The Rogue Prince of Persia, developed by Useless Cells studio Evil Empire, which is at the moment set to go away early entry in August.
“Whereas growth continues behind the scenes, there’s one other journey ready for you proper now: The Rogue Prince of Persia — quick, fashionable, and constructed with the similar dedication,” the writer added.
Whereas Ubisoft did not point out it, Prince of Persia followers must also spare a thought for The Misplaced Crown, the collection’ 2024 Metroidvania-style entry. Regardless of a optimistic important reception, the sport did not generate gross sales. Ubisoft subsequently disbanded its growth staff into different departments, scrubbing hopes of a sequel.
Ubisoft is at the moment in one thing of a quiet patch for new sport launches, following the launch of Murderer’s Creed Shadows again in March this yr. The sport’s first enlargement, Claws of Awaji, is due earlier than the finish of 2025, however new video games in the writer’s different massive franchises are additional off.
As the firm restructures itself with the assist of €1.16 billion funding from Chinese language large Tencent, it has additionally delayed a quantity of its upcoming massive finances releases as a way to afford them further growth time — seemingly which means an extended wait for the return of Far Cry.
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