Overview

• Ubisoft has officially announced that the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake will release by March 31, 2026, nearly six years after its initial announcement in 2020.
• The game, now being developed at Ubisoft Montreal, underwent a complete rebuild after switching studios in 2022 due to earlier fan backlash and creative challenges.
• The remake is part of Ubisoft's FY2025-26 lineup, which also includes titles like Anno 117, The Division Resurgence, and Rainbow Six Mobile, aimed at boosting the company’s financial recovery.
• Uncertainty remains about the involvement of original creator Jordan Mechner and voice actor Yuri Lowenthal following the project’s studio transfer and development reset.
• Ubisoft continues broader corporate restructuring efforts, including cost-cutting measures, layoffs, and a partnership with Tencent, as it refocuses on its key franchises.