The patient wait continues for Prince of Persia fans. Announced in 2020 and receiving negative feedback with its first trailer, the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake project has gone through a series of difficult processes, including consecutive delays, developer studio changes, and almost starting from scratch. After all these setbacks, Ubisoft confirmed on social media that the project is still actively in development with a short but promising statement.
Sands of Time Remake Current Status and New Concept Art
The Sands of Time Remake, which the Ubisoft Montreal team is working on, was stated as one of the company's projects that is "deep in development." In Ubisoft's latest post, it was humorously conveyed that the team is passionate about the project, meticulously handling every detail and working intensively. This statement was accompanied by a photo showing a glass palace under a pink sky. a new concept drawing This drawing offers a small clue as to the aesthetic vision of the game.
The remake was initially planned to be released in January 2021. However, after negative feedback, the project was postponed several times and eventually development was moved from the Pune and Mumbai studios to the Ubisoft Montreal studio. The Montreal team aims to completely revamp the project and combine the spirit of the original Sands of Time with modern technologies. According to the statement made last year, the new version It's not expected to be released before 2026.
Patience and Alternative Gameplay Suggestion for Fans
Ubisoft reminded fans who are impatient for new developments that the wait will not be in vain and that the project is being carefully shaped. In addition, for players who do not want to sit idle during this process, Dead Cells developer Evil Empire has prepared a spin-off game The Rogue Prince of Persia recommended. This game is expected to come out of early access in August.
The difficult past few years have also led Ubisoft to restructure. The company has decided to direct resources to major projects such as Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six and Far Cry by establishing a new subsidiary. Prince of Persia is also expected to receive special attention as part of this restructuring.
In short, the Sands of Time Remake will require a little more patience. However, Ubisoft's latest statements confirm that work is continuing meticulously for a return that will do justice to the classic game.
