Six months post the revival of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, Ubisoft shares positive updates, stating that the project has achieved a crucial internal milestone. This unexpected announcement aligns with the 20th anniversary of the original game’s release.
Is the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake turning into Ubisoft’s version of the elusive Skull and Bones? The thought lingers as the game faces numerous delays, a complete overhaul, and a cautionary note to fans that no updates will be shared in 2023. Despite these challenges, Ubisoft recently released a brief message, reassuring fans that the remake is progressing well and promising more information in the unspecified future.
Undeniably, game development is a complex process, and the journey of the Sands of Time remake has been unexpectedly challenging for Ubisoft. Originally slated for an early 2021 release, the game experienced repeated delays, ultimately disappearing from the radar until speculation arose about a 2023 launch. Amidst these struggles, the project transitioned to a different studio, underwent a complete reboot, and faced uncertainties about its release date.
In a surprising turn of events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the original Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Ubisoft contradicted its earlier silent stance for 2023, affirming that the project has reached a significant internal milestone, and development is progressing. The official tweet from UbisoftMTL read, “As you know, the passionate team at @UbisoftMTL is reimagining this legendary story, and we are glad to announce today that the project has passed an important internal milestone and development is progressing. We look forward to sharing more in the future!”
While this update provides limited details, the reassurance that “it’s still happening” echoes previous sentiments from Ubisoft regarding the long-delayed Skull and Bones. Ubisoft expressed satisfaction with the progress on Skull and Bones, a pirate-themed game spun off from Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, despite its prolonged development.
The broader issue for Ubisoft is the continued delay and lack of updates on other highly anticipated projects, such as the Splinter Cell remake and Beyond Good and Evil 2. With minimal information shared about these games, concerns about their development status persist, raising questions about the studio’s ability to bring these projects to fruition.
While it’s commendable that Ubisoft remains committed to these titles, some voices suggest that the studio may need to consider shifting focus to new, innovative ideas. This perspective argues for redirecting resources towards fresh projects without the complexities and challenges that seem to impede the progress of these longstanding endeavors.
However, the discussion about whether Ubisoft should persist with these projects or pivot towards new ventures remains a topic for another time. As of now, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is still in progress, offering a glimmer of hope that players may eventually experience the game, even though a release date remains uncertain.
