New Prince of Persia Game Still in Development

Ubisoft recently announced during their live stream event that the highly anticipated Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake will not be released until 2026. Originally slated for a 2021 release, fans of the series will have to wait a bit longer to get their hands on the game. However, despite the extended wait, Ubisoft assures fans that the game is still in development and will capture the magic of the original.

Unlike the previous Prince of Persia games released by Ubisoft, the Sands of Time Remake will return to its 3D platforming action-adventure roots. While the recent 2D platformers, The Lost Crown and The Rogue Prince of Persia, received positive reviews from fans, many are eagerly awaiting the return to the classic 3D gameplay that made the series famous.

The Sands of Time Remake will be a collaborative effort between multiple Ubisoft studios, including Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Pune, and E-Studio. The game has just entered full production after spending a significant amount of time in the pre-production phase.

Despite the long development time, fans can take solace in the fact that Ubisoft has recently treated the Prince of Persia series with care and attention to detail. The Lost Crown received a new content update called “Divine Trials” that added 22 new challenges for players to overcome. Additionally, The Rogue Prince of Persia received its first major title update called “The Temple of Fire,” which introduced a new biome, enemies, and a skill tree.

While fans may have to wait a bit longer for the Sands of Time Remake, they can rest assured that Ubisoft is working hard to deliver a game that captures the essence of the original and continues the legacy of the Prince of Persia series.

Additional facts:
1. The original Prince of Persia game, titled “Prince of Persia,” was released in 1989 by the gaming company Brøderbund. It was a highly influential game that introduced many innovative elements such as realistic animations and cinematic cutscenes.
2. The Prince of Persia series has had several successful sequels, including “Prince of Persia: Warrior Within” (2004) and “Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones” (2005). These games expanded upon the gameplay mechanics and storytelling of the original game.
3. The Sands of Time Remake is a reimagining of the 2003 game “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.” It is being developed using Ubisoft’s Anvil engine, which has been used in other popular Ubisoft games like the Assassin’s Creed series.
4. The original Sands of Time game was praised for its innovative use of time manipulation mechanics, which allowed players to rewind time and redo actions. The remake is expected to retain this gameplay feature while offering updated graphics and visuals.
5. The release date delay for the Sands of Time Remake was attributed to the development team’s desire to ensure a high-quality and polished game. Ubisoft wants to meet the expectations of fans who have been eagerly anticipating the remake.
6. The Prince of Persia series has had a significant impact on the action-adventure genre and has inspired other games to incorporate acrobatics, sword fighting, and platforming elements into their gameplay.
7. Fans have expressed concerns about the remake potentially changing too much from the original game, as previous reboots of classic franchises have faced backlash for departing too far from the source material.
8. Some fans have also expressed disappointment that the remake is not being developed by the same studio that created the original Sands of Time game, which was Ubisoft Montreal.