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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake – Official Cancellation

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake – Official Cancellation
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake – Official Cancellation Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake – Official Cancellation What Happened? On January 21, 2026 , Ubisoft announced a major company-wide restructuring which included cancelling six projects, among them the highly anticipated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake . Despite years of development, the remake did not meet Ubisoft's AAA quality standards. [Source] Official Reason from Ubisoft Ubisoft explained that the project had potential but the development team could not "reach the level of quality you deserve." Continuing development would require more resources and time than the company could commit responsibly, and they did not want to release a version that would fall short of the franchise's legacy. [Source] Other Affected Projects Six games cancelled, including unannounced titles and the Sands of Time Remake. Seven games delayed to ensure quality standards. Multiple studios restructured, with some…