Ubisoft Shocks Fans, Cancels Six Projects Including Prince of Persia Remake
Ubisoft has just dropped a major bombshell in the gaming world: the company is cancelling six games in development, including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. This news comes as part of a broader “major organisational, operational and portfolio reset” aimed at reshaping Ubisoft’s development priorities and improving overall quality across its lineup.
For fans who’ve been following the Prince of Persia remake for years — from its initial announcement in 2020 to multiple delays and development shifts — this cancellation is especially painful. While the franchise itself remains important to Ubisoft, the remake could not reach the company’s updated quality standards and will no longer be released.
What Was Cancelled and Why
Here’s what we know so far from official filings and press reports:
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake — Confirmed cancelled after years of anticipation and multiple delays.
Four Unannounced Titles — These include three brand-new intellectual properties and a mobile game. Ubisoft states they “do not meet the new enhanced quality and portfolio prioritization criteria.”
A Sixth Unidentified Project — Ubisoft has not publicly detailed what the sixth cancelled game is, but it’s part of this broader cut.
In total, six games have been discontinued because they no longer fit Ubisoft’s evolving strategic roadmap. As part of this overhaul, seven other projects have also been delayed to ensure they reach the quality benchmarks Ubisoft now deems necessary.
A Strategic Shift at Ubisoft
This move is part of a sweeping restructuring at Ubisoft that will reorganise the company into five “Creative Houses,” each focused on specific types of games — including flagship franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Prince of Persia divisions — alongside shooters, live-service games, and casual experiences. The goal, Ubisoft says, is to better match its development processes to market realities and player expectations.
What This Means for Fans
For Prince of Persia fans, this cancellation will feel brutal — especially after years of hype and shifting release windows. However, Ubisoft has repeatedly stressed that it is not abandoning the franchise indefinitely; instead, it plans to focus on titles that align with its new direction and quality standards.
Still, this hit comes as Ubisoft also plans studio closures and layoffs, making this one of the most dramatic course corrections in the company’s recent history.
Looking Forward
While the future of the Prince of Persia remake itself is now uncertain, Ubisoft’s pivot emphasizes quality and long-term value creation over sheer volume of titles. With seven other games getting extra development time, and new internal structures designed to streamline creative output, some fans hope this reset will eventually lead to stronger releases across key franchises.
Whether that payoff comes sooner or later remains to be seen — but for now, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time will remain one of the most disappointing cancellations of 2026.
