As the wait continues for news of Ubisoft’s long-delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, the publisher has reassured fans it is still persevering with the project, and instead recommended something else to play while you wait.
Ubisoft first announced a remake of the beloved Prince of Persia: Sands of Time back in 2020, and said it was set to launch the following year. The project has had a rocky development, with multiple delays and a full reboot as work was restarted back at Ubisoft’s Montreal mothership, having originally begun at Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai.
Now, with no sign of the game during any of this month’s various announcement shows — Sony’s PlayStation State of Play, Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, or Summer Game Fest — Ubisoft has spoken out to confirm its Sands of Time remake is now “deep” in development, as the game’s current vague 2026 launch window edges ever closer.
“Yep, we’re still deep in the game — exploring, building, and ensuring the sands move with purpose,” Ubisoft wrote on the official Prince of Persia social media account.
“This game is being crafted by a team that truly cares, and they’re pouring their hearts (and a lot of coffee) into every step. Thank you for sticking with us.”
Yep, we’re still deep in the game — exploring, building, and ensuring the sands move with purpose. 🗡️⏳
This game is being crafted by a team that truly cares, and they’re pouring their hearts (and a lot of coffee) into every step.
Thank you for sticking with us. 💖 pic.twitter.com/9bKjZHjmur
— Prince of Persia™ (@princeofpersia) June 16, 2025
While there’s still a long wait ahead for Prince of Persia fans, Ubisoft noted that there was another entry in the series that’s well worth a try: The Rogue Prince of Persia, developed by Dead Cells studio Evil Empire, which is currently set to leave early access in August.
“While development continues behind the scenes, there’s another adventure waiting for you right now: The Rogue Prince of Persia — fast, stylish, and built with the same dedication,” the publisher added.
While Ubisoft didn’t mention it, Prince of Persia fans should also spare a thought for The Lost Crown, the series’ 2024 Metroidvania-style entry. Despite a positive critical reception, the game failed to generate sales. Ubisoft subsequently disbanded its development team into other departments, scrubbing hopes of a sequel.
Ubisoft is currently in something of a quiet patch for new game launches, following the launch of Assassin’s Creed Shadows back in March this year. The game’s first expansion, Claws of Awaji, is due before the end of 2025, but new games in the publisher’s other big franchises are further off.
As the company restructures itself with the help of €1.16 billion investment from Chinese giant Tencent, it has also delayed a number of its upcoming big budget releases in order to afford them extra development time — likely meaning a longer wait for the return of Far Cry.
Tom Phillips is IGN’s News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
