Why Ubisoft Cancelled the Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake?

Ubisoft has officially confirmed that the Prince of Persia remake has been cancelled, bringing an end to a project that has faced repeated delays and internal changes since its announcement in 2020. The decision was shared directly with fans through a message on X from the official Prince of Persia team, acknowledging the disappointment surrounding the move.

Prince of Persia Remake Cancelled: What Went Wrong?

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was intended to be a modern remake of the classic 2003 game. The game was created in the Pune and Mumbai studios of Ubisoft. A release date was initially set for early 202 but due to the game's first trailer and early gameplay footage receiving poor reviews (in particular regarding the graphics and animation quality), the game has been delayed several times.

Over the years, the project changed hands several times. Ubisoft decided to bring it back to Ubisoft Montreal, the studio that developed the original Sands of Time, to help improve its overall quality and direction.

Unfortunately, Ubisoft has confirmed that they did not meet what they believe are the high standards all fans expect for Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. As a result, they have cancelled the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake. Another awaited title release, Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, has been reportedly postponed to 2027.

In its statement, Ubisoft said continuing development would have required more time and investment than it could responsibly commit.

The team emphasised that they did not want to release a game that felt incomplete or failed to represent what The Sands of Time stands for. While the decision was described as difficult, Ubisoft framed it as a quality-driven choice.

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Cancelled; Fans Absolutely Enraged

For fans, the cancellation is especially disappointing given the strong legacy of The Sands of Time, which played a key role in shaping modern action-adventure games. Looking at initial impressions, fans are obviously not going well with the Ubisoft Prince of Persia remake cancelled news.

One of the fans expressed how disappointing this was for all fans.

Another blamed the trolls who forced the initial edition not be released.

One fan highlighted how Ubisoft is in deep waters, given all that has been happening around the org.

Another agreed, claiming that he would never purchase another game from the company.

This announcement comes at a time when Ubisoft is reassessing its overall strategy. Reports indicate the company has cancelled multiple unannounced projects and delayed others.

That said, Ubisoft clarified that this decision does not mean the end of the Prince of Persia franchise. The company stated that the universe and its legacy still matter, leaving the door open for future projects.
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