After years of anticipation and development challenges, Ubisoft's ambitious remake of the beloved classic Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is reportedly targeting a January 2026 release window, according to fresh industry reports.
Troubled Development Journey
The remake's path to completion has been anything but smooth. First announced in 2020, the project initially began development at Ubisoft's Indian studios in Mumbai and Pune. However, following significant fan criticism of the initial reveal trailer's visual quality, Ubisoft made the strategic decision to move development to Ubisoft Montreal in 2022.
Since the studio transition, updates have been scarce. The game made only a brief appearance in last year's marketing cycle with a simple shot of a flickering candle, leaving fans wondering about the project's status. Despite the silence, Ubisoft management confirmed during their May 2025 earnings briefing that the remake remained on track for launch within the current fiscal year ending March 2026.
Release Schedule Clues Emerge
Recent developments in Ubisoft's corporate communications have provided clearer hints about the game's potential launch timeline. The publisher's slightly delayed earnings report outlined plans to ship four major titles in the final quarter of their 2025-2026 financial year.
According to industry sources, this lineup includes:
- Rainbow Six Mobile
- The Division Resurgence
- An unannounced project believed to be Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake
This scheduling would place the Prince of Persia remake's release between January 1 and March 31, 2026, marking the closest the game has come to a firm release date since its original announcement five years ago.
Potential Game Awards Reveal
With the release window narrowing, speculation is growing that Ubisoft might be preparing a major reveal at The Game Awards in December. The annual gaming showcase presents the perfect opportunity for the publisher to finally showcase substantial gameplay footage and rebuild excitement among the fanbase.
After years of uncertainty and minimal updates, the gaming community remains hopeful that the next showing will deliver more than symbolic imagery and provide a comprehensive look at what promises to be one of the most significant gaming revivals in recent memory.
The strategic January release timing could work in Ubisoft's favor, positioning the game in a relatively quiet period of the release calendar and potentially giving the publisher a major early-year success story.
