Do not forget that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake Ubisoft introduced again in 2020? The one which was imagined to launch 4 years in the past? Properly, it’s nonetheless in improvement in keeping with a brand new replace from the writer after the sport was a no-show throughout Summer time Recreation Fest.
Again in September 2020, Ubisoft introduced a remake of 2003’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. It was set to launch in 2021 and was being developed by Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Mumbai. However then in December 2020, the sport was delayed till March 2021. In February 2021, it was delayed once more with no new launch date given. Over a yr later, in Might 2022, Ubisoft introduced that Ubisoft Montréal—the studio behind the unique Sands of Time—was taking on the undertaking. And it was then revealed that improvement on the remake was primarily beginning over. At Summer time Recreation Fest 2024, Ubisoft re-announced the Sands of Time remake with a tiny teaser and a brand new 2026 launch date. That brings us to in the present day, when Ubisoft actually desires you all to know that issues are going nice. Promise!
On June 16, over every week after Summer time Recreation Fest 2025 wrapped up, Ubisoft shared a small replace in regards to the Sands of Time remake. Some followers have been nervous that the sport might need been delayed once more or canceled after it went unmentioned throughout any SGF-related occasion or showcase. Ubisoft has now stated that’s not the case, claiming the sport continues to be “deep” in improvement.
“Yep, we’re nonetheless deep within the sport — exploring, constructing, and making certain the sands transfer with objective,” stated Ubisoft on Monday. “This sport is being crafted by a workforce that really cares, they usually’re pouring their hearts (and quite a lot of espresso) into each step. Thanks for sticking with us.”
In a follow-up message on Twitter, Ubisoft informed folks to go try a unique, already launched entry within the collection, The Rogue Prince of Persia, whereas “improvement continues behind the scenes.”
So…there you go. Ubisoft continues to be remaking Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. If it lands its 2026 launch date, will probably be out simply in time to have fun the unique sport’s 23-year anniversary.
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