It is now been 5 years since Ubisoft’s beleaguered Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake was initially revealed, and somewhat 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 transient replace, this time letting followers know the remake stays “deep” in growth.
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 constructive reception, Ubisoft kicked off what would show to be a succession of delays. Ultimately, the venture moved from its unique 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 would possibly go for radio silence till its remake was lastly prepared for its huge re-reveal, the writer has as an alternative shared the briefest of updates in the present day on social media, somewhat over a 12 months since its final one. “Yep, we’re nonetheless deep within the recreation,” it wrote, “exploring, constructing, and making certain the sands transfer with objective.”
“This recreation is being crafted by a staff that really cares,” it continued, “and so they’re pouring their hearts (and lots 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 in opposition to a pink sky. Ubisoft additionally pointed followers within the course of collection spin-off The Rogue Prince of Persia, from Useless Cells studio Evil Empire, which is ready to depart 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 numerous high-profile flops in latest instances, 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 huge three IPs – Murderer’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry – earlier this 12 months. With these recreation beneath a brand new banner, Ubisoft itself will think about numerous key areas, together with “nurturing the event of iconic franchises”, together with – presumably – Prince of Persia.
