It is now been 5 years since Ubisoft’s beleaguered Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake was initially revealed, and slightly over a 12 months because the writer final popped as much as remind us all of the venture was nonetheless alive. However right here we’re once more, 12 months on, with one other temporary replace, this time letting followers know the remake stays “deep” in improvement.
Ubisoft’s Sands of Time remake was initially unveiled again in September 2020, when it was anticipated to reach in January the next 12 months. Nonetheless, after its announcement trailer was met with a lower than optimistic reception, Ubisoft kicked off what would show to be a succession of delays. Ultimately, the venture moved from its authentic builders Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai to Ubisoft Montreal, the place it was seemingly rebooted from scratch, and final 12 months introduced the information it would not be prepared for launch till 2026.
However whereas it appeared like Ubisoft may go for radio silence till its remake was lastly prepared for its massive re-reveal, the writer has as an alternative shared the briefest of updates in the present day on social media, slightly over a 12 months since its final one. “Yep, we’re nonetheless deep within the sport,” it wrote, “exploring, constructing, and making certain the sands transfer with function.”
“This sport is being crafted by a group that really cares,” it continued, “and so they’re pouring their hearts (and plenty of espresso) into each step. Thanks for sticking with us.” And that is just about all we’re getting for now, except for an accompanying little bit of artwork exhibiting a glass palace towards a pink sky. Ubisoft additionally pointed followers within the course of sequence spin-off The Rogue Prince of Persia, from Useless Cells studio Evil Empire, which is about to go away early entry this August.
Ubisoft’s Sands of Time remake woes have continued to a tumultuous few years for the writer, which has confronted tumbling share costs and plenty of high-profile flops in current occasions, leading to a string of layoffs and studio closures. As a part of its makes an attempt to proper the ship, Ubisoft introduced it was launching a brand new subsidiary devoted to its massive three IPs – Murderer’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry – earlier this 12 months. With these sport below a brand new banner, Ubisoft itself will think about plenty of key areas, together with “nurturing the event of iconic franchises”, together with – presumably – Prince of Persia.
