Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake officially cancelled by Ubisoft
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Part of a broader internal restructuring!
The latest news from Ubisoft has hit the gamers like a nuke! It appears that they now officially cancelled the Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake, which was the publisher’s longest-running and most troubled project.
This decision has been made as part of a new broader internal restructuring at the company. This has also impacted a lot more games.
Jason Schreier, a well-known journalist, was the first to publish the cancellation, which showed that Ubisoft had cancelled six projects in total. This includes the Sands of Time remake, four unreleased releases, and one mobile game. In addition, the company has also delayed seven other projects as well.
Why was Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake cancelled?
According to Jason Schreier, the recent rumors that suggested the remake was complete and was releasing as a surprise around mid-January were inaccurate.
Even though the game received an ESRB rating update, it seems Ubisoft was not happy with the overall state of the project.
Instead of continuing the development of the project, they decided to cancel it as part of a “massive reorganization.”
Know more about Ubisoft’s Broader restructuring
Everything is a part of Ubisoft’s new larger restructuring effort. They have also shut down two subsidiary studios and are now focusing on more open-world experiences and live-service games.
As a part of the new shift, they have also delayed several projects, with one of them rumored to be Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake.
The company has also cancelled six games and will announce additional layoffs on February 12, 2026.
Conclusion
Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake was originally announced in 2020. Its development began at Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Mumbai, but it received a lot of criticism for its early visuals and gameplay.
Later, the project was handed over to Ubisoft Montréal. Despite the years of hard work for several years, Ubisoft never provided any release timeline.
Now, they have put a full stop to this project, leaving fans and gamers disappointed. The Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake is now officially dead and buried.
FAQs
Has Ubisoft officially cancelled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake?
Yes, Ubisoft has officially cancelled the remake as part of a broader internal restructuring.
Why did Ubisoft cancel the Sands of Time remake?
Reports indicate Ubisoft was unhappy with the game’s quality and progress, leading to its cancellation during a company-wide reorganization.
Was the Sands of Time remake close to release?
Despite speculations and an ESRB rating, the remake was not ready for distribution, and reports of an impending launch were false.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.