Ubisoft is still working on the Prince of Persia remake it announced five years ago

Ubisoft announced the remake of The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time in September 2020, with a planned launch in January 2021. The critically acclaimed game debuted in 2003, predating the publisher's Assassin's Creed franchise. It blends third-person action and exploration with gameplay mechanics that let you control time.

Fast-forward to 2025, and Ubisoft has posted an update to the Prince of Persia's social media account on X, confirming that the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is still developing. The weirdly cryptic post says, "we're still deep in the game - exploring, building, and ensuring the sands move with purpose," and that the remake is being developed by a team "that truly cares."

The post includes some artwork from the game; however, there's no word on when we might see it. Initially, Ubisoft Pune, an India-based studio, handled the remake's development. However, after several delays, development was 'rebooted' in 2022, with Ubisoft Montreal taking over and starting over.

The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake does have a tentative release window of 2026, so it is good to hear from the team behind the game. Many fans questioned the project's current status as it was a no-show during the recent Summer Game Fest 2025. Couple that with all of the troubles Ubisoft has been having recently and a prolonged development, and it probably wouldn't be surprising to learn that the project had been canceled.

The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is one of those perfect candidates for a remake. Enough time has passed that a visual makeover and some gameplay touch-ups would make the game feel brand-new. With the success of titles like Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake and Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, odds are this one will be a big hit when it finally lands.