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Ubisoft Overhauls Strategy With New Creative Houses, Cancels Six Games Including Prince of Persia Remake

The reset prioritizes large open worlds and live-service projects to raise quality and restore profitability.

Overview

  • Ubisoft confirmed six cancellations after a portfolio review, naming the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake plus four unannounced titles, including three new IPs and a mobile game.
  • Seven in-development games have been delayed to meet higher quality standards, with one unannounced title moved from fiscal year 2026 into fiscal year 2027.
  • The company will reorganize development into five genre-led Creative Houses supported by a central Creative Network, with the structure going live in April.
  • Studio changes include closing Halifax and Stockholm and restructuring Massive, RedLynx, and Abu Dhabi, alongside a five‑day‑in‑office requirement with a limited annual remote allowance.
  • Ubisoft now guides to an operating loss of about €1 billion and net bookings around €1.5 billion this fiscal year, reflecting cancellation and restructuring costs.