Ubisoft just dropped a literal bombshell on the gaming community, and honestly? It’s wild out here. For years, we’ve been tracking the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, waiting for that nostalgic parkour to hit modern consoles. But the daggers are officially being put away. Ubisoft has straight-up canceled the remake along with five other mysterious projects. If you were hoping to set sail with Edward Kenway again soon, I’ve got even more "oof" news: the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake just got shoved further down the timeline with a massive delay.
This isn't just a minor tweak; we are looking at a total scorched-earth restructuring. Here is everything you need to know about the Ubisoft meltdown.
The Sands of Time Run Out: What Happened?
We first saw this remake back in 2020, and let’s be real—the footage was a bit of a meme. Fans slammed the graphics, Ubisoft delayed it to "align with expectations," and we all sat patiently. Recently, the hype train was moving at full speed. Rumors were flying that we might see a shadow drop this month.
Instead, industry insider Jason Schreier confirmed the plug has been pulled. Ubisoft reportedly wasn't happy with the state of the game, and rather than keep throwing money into a pit, they yeeted the whole project.
The "Canceled & Delayed" Hit List
It’s not just the Prince who’s in trouble. Check out the damage report from this restructuring:
| Project Status | Game Title / Type | The Vibe |
| Canceled | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake | Total heartbreak for PS2-era fans. |
| Canceled | 4 Unannounced PC/Console Projects | Massive mystery "what ifs." |
| Canceled | 1 Unannounced Mobile Game | Likely a casual cash-grab that didn't land. |
| Delayed | Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake | The pirates are stuck in the harbor for now. |
| Delayed | 6 Other Internal Projects | Ubisoft's 2026 calendar is looking thin. |
Why Is Ubisoft Pulling the Plug?
You might be asking, "Why cancel a game people actually want?" It comes down to the cold, hard numbers. Even though Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was an absolute slam-dunk in terms of gameplay (seriously, that Metroidvania was insane), it didn't move enough copies.
Ubisoft seems to think the Prince of Persia brand just doesn't have the "crown-grabbing madness" it used to. When The Rogue Prince of Persia failed to set the world on fire in 2025, the writing was on the wall. They’re pivoting hard, focusing only on the "sure things," which unfortunately means some of our most anticipated remakes are getting the boot.
The Beyond Good & Evil 2 Question
You won't believe this, but Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still... somewhere? It wasn't explicitly named in the "canceled" list, but it’s been in development hell so long it’s basically the final boss of vaporware. If it wasn't one of the four unannounced cancellations, it’s definitely one of the seven delays. At this point, I’ll believe that game exists when I’m actually playing it.
My Take: Is This the End of Retro Remakes?
Studios are terrified of "mid" releases. If a game isn't going to be a 10/10 mega-hit, they’d rather delete the files than risk a flop.
It’s a huge bummer for those of us who grew up on these titles. The Sands of Time remake was supposed to be the bridge to a new era of Prince of Persia. Now? It feels like the franchise is being put back into a tomb. The Black Flag delay is also a massive sting—that’s arguably the best AC game ever made, and seeing it pushed back while other projects are gutted feels like a bad omen for Ubisoft’s internal morale.
Wrapping Up the Chaos
This news is a total gut-punch for fans of classic action-adventure. Ubisoft is clearly trying to save their ship by tossing cargo overboard, but did they just toss the best stuff? Only time will tell if this "restructuring" actually leads to better games or just more empty shelves.
What do you think? Is Ubisoft making the right call to cut their losses, or are they killing their best franchises? Drop your thoughts below—I want to know if you were hyped for the Prince's return or if you're just mourning the pirates!
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