Ubisoft has offered an replace on its long-in-development remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. No, it’s not a launch date, however it’s affirmation that the sport is, actually, nonetheless taking place.
A brand new post from the official Prince of Persia X account frankly states,
“Yep, we’re nonetheless deep within the sport — exploring, constructing, and making certain the sands transfer with function. This sport is being crafted by a staff that actually cares, and so they’re pouring their hearts (and loads of espresso) into each step. Thanks for sticking with us.”
Moreover, the put up shares a brand new piece of paintings (posted within the header above).
It’s a uncommon replace for the troubled title, which was first introduced in September 2020. The remake of the 2003 traditional was initially in growth at Ubisoft’s Indian studios in Mumbai and Pune with a deliberate launch in early 2021. The sport was initially billed as a ground-up remake with improved textures and lighting, modernized fight, new cinematics, and re-recorded dialogue from the unique voice actors (together with Prince actor Yuri Lowenthal).
Just a few months after its reveal, the sport was delayed a few months, then postponed indefinitely. In 2022, growth was transferred to Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind the unique Sands of Time, which successfully reset its growth. Throughout Ubisoft Ahead in 2024, the writer introduced a 2026 launch window for the remake, and it’s unclear what the brand new scope of its enhancements will probably be.
When it was introduced, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake was slated to launch on last-gen consoles and PC. It is unclear if the sport will nonetheless launch on these platforms, as one would think about growth would shift to present {hardware}. Till we be taught extra, you may watch us revisit the unique sport on this episode of Replay. Make sure you additionally try our overview of the final Prince of Persia title, 2024’s The Misplaced Crown, here. You can too learn our preview for an additional upcoming spin-off, The Rogue Prince of Persia, which is slated to launch out of Early Entry in August.