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Ubisoft Cancels Six Games, Including Prince of Persia Remake, as It Reorganizes and Delays Seven

The overhaul responds to a more selective AAA market, with Ubisoft concentrating resources on fewer open‑world, live‑service franchises under stricter quality benchmarks.

Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake
Ubisoft axes six games, including the Prince of Persia Sands of Time remake that felt like it was finally within reach
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A promotional screenshot of the 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' remake showing the Prince lying down with his head in a woman's lap.

Overview

  • Ubisoft is restructuring into five genre-focused Creative Houses with a new operating model set to begin in early April 2026.
  • Seven in-development titles are delayed after a portfolio review, with one unannounced game moving from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2027; one delay reportedly involves an Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake.
  • The company closed its Halifax and Stockholm studios and will restructure teams in Abu Dhabi, RedLynx and Massive, while instituting a five‑day‑per‑week office policy with a limited remote allowance.
  • Ubisoft now guides to roughly €1 billion in operating loss for FY25–26 and expects net bookings of about €1.5 billion, citing cost reductions and a tightened slate.
  • The reset prioritizes established franchises, open‑world adventures and live services, with targeted tech investments including player‑facing generative AI and four new IPs in development such as March of Giants.