Ubisoft Cancels Prince of Persia Remake and Reorganizes Its Strategy

Published on January 22, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Ubisoft logo alongside an image of the Prince of Persia with the sands of time, on a background suggesting cancellation and business restructuring.

Ubisoft Cancels Prince of Persia Remake and Reorganizes Its Strategy

The highly anticipated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake has been officially canceled. This decision comes after a long series of delays and changes in the responsible studio, and is framed within a broader plan that the French company has announced to reorganize its operations. 🛑

A Restructuring That Impacts Multiple Fronts

The measure does not affect only this title. As part of the same move, Ubisoft has halted work on two other video games that had not been announced to the public. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its global workforce by nearly 1.7%, equivalent to about 1,800 jobs. The main objective is to optimize the use of its resources and direct its efforts toward the strongest and most profitable intellectual properties.

Key Actions of the Restructuring:
  • Definitely cancel the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake.
  • Stop development of two unannounced video game projects.
  • Cut approximately 1,800 jobs in its global structure.
The new strategy prioritizes investing in our largest and most established IPs to ensure a path to sustainable growth.

The Future Focuses on Safe Bets

Ubisoft's renewed strategy focuses on its key established franchises. The intention is to allocate investment and talent to sagas like Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws, aiming to produce higher-quality and more immersive experiences. This approach reflects an industry trend of moving away from projects considered risky in a complex economic context. 💼

Franchises That Will Lead the New Stage:
  • Assassin's Creed: One of its flagship and most profitable sagas.
  • Rainbow Six: Especially the successful Siege variant.
  • Star Wars Outlaws: Its next big bet on a massive license.

A Time Journey That Stops

Although the remake is canceled, players can always return to the original adventure, which retains its functionality and legacy intact. This decision by Ubisoft marks a turning point to concentrate its development capabilities on what it considers its fundamental pillars, leaving behind projects that have struggled to advance. 🎮