The recent updates surrounding the new Prince of Persia entry have left many fans disappointed once again, casting a shadow over what was anticipated as a revival of a beloved classic.
In 2020, Ubisoft announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, promising a modern redesign that would lift the game into the current generation. However, the reveal did not meet expectations. While the goal was to refresh the visuals to match contemporary hardware, a significant portion of the fan base felt the graphics remained visually dated for a remake of a title that once defined its era. In response to this reception, the development team paused the project, delaying the originally planned 2021 release to 2022 in an effort to elevate the visual quality and overall presentation to a more acceptable standard for modern players. This pause, though disappointing to fans eager for a fresh experience, underscored Ubisoft’s intent to deliver a polished, faithful rendition that respects the Sands of Time legacy. The news was received with mixed emotions, as fans hoped the extra time would translate into a leap in visual fidelity, animation fluidity, and overall production value. It is a reminder that remakes carry the weight of nostalgia alongside the pressure to innovate, a balance developers continually strive to achieve for enduring fan loyalty [Attribution: Ubisoft announcements].
New information has emerged that continues to dampen enthusiasm. Reports indicate that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has been pushed back again and will not meet the 2022 window previously targeted. Instead, the project is anticipated to land after fiscal year 2023, which concludes on June 30, 2023, meaning fans would need to wait at least another year for the remake. The shift reflects ongoing development challenges and the desire to meet higher standards across multiple platforms, rather than a rush to market. Ubisoft fans watched carefully as the company quietly accepted pre-orders in some regions, a move that sparked debate about the state of the project and expectations for the final product [Attribution: Ubisoft investor updates].
Ubisoft Montreal has taken the lead on development duties for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, a change from its earlier allocation to Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Mumbai, signaling a strategic realignment aimed at consolidating creative direction and production pipelines. This leadership transition is often an indicator of a broader refocus, as studios reassess scope, tooling, and collaboration streams to ensure consistency with the Sands of Time lore and gameplay rhythm that defined the series. Fans and industry observers alike are watching closely to see how this leadership shift translates into level design, combat pacing, and environmental storytelling that the franchise is celebrated for [Attribution: company press materials].
At present, there is no official release date for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. The latest statements suggest a window no earlier than the latter half of 2023, though many in the community remain skeptical about a timely launch given the ongoing development realities. The remake is planned for PC as well as current-generation and last-generation consoles, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, reflecting Ubisoft’s intent to reach a broad audience while maintaining parity across platforms. As always with the Prince of Persia franchise, the aim is to preserve the essence of the original while delivering modern controls, updated aesthetics, and refreshed gameplay mechanics that resonate with new players without alienating longtime fans [Attribution: official product roadmap].