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Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Tipped for Mid-January 2026 as Leaks Outline Major Updates

Ubisoft has not set a date beyond a stated window that runs through April 2026.

Overview

  • Industry reporter Tom Henderson says the remake is targeting a mid-January 2026 launch, a date Ubisoft has not confirmed.
  • Slides from a 2024 internal presentation and alpha gameplay clips surfaced online before being removed following Ubisoft copyright claims.
  • The leaked deck describes Princess Farah as a non-playable but fully capable ally who fights independently with her bow and joins cooperative attacks.
  • Materials outline modernized combat, expanded time powers such as rewind and stop time, rebuilt parkour, and iconic puzzle-platforming retained.
  • After early delays and a studio handover, development is led by Ubisoft Montreal with support from Ubisoft Toronto.