Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Press Kit Surfaces Online Following Cancellation
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
A leaked unboxing video reveals physical press kits for the cancelled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, showing that Ubisoft was frighteningly close to launching the game before its sudden axing.
Recent online footage has given players a bittersweet look at what could have been, revealing a purported press kit for the cancelled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. Shared via Quiver on YouTube and highlighted by IGN, the unboxing video showcases a custom wooden storage box containing a branded display stand and a replica of the iconic time-bending dagger, complete with a gold painted hilt and an iridescent resin blade. For a community that has followed this project through years of radio silence and developmental reboots, seeing tangible promotional items meant for media distribution highlights just how close the game was to finally landing on our hard drives.
The timing of the leaked press kit makes the cancellation sting all the more for franchise fans. Ubisoft had previously signaled that the long awaited remake was slated for a release window ending in March 2026. Hopes were high that the finish line was finally in sight after the project was initially revealed back in 2020. However, those plans evaporated last month when Ubisoft instituted a major organizational and portfolio reset, resulting in studio closures, delayed projects, and the outright cancellation of several titles including this much anticipated remake.
While the development team has acknowledged the decision is deeply disappointing for players, they have also tried to offer some reassurance that this does not spell the permanent end of the franchise. Still, the sudden shelving of a project that was clearly far enough along to manufacture physical promotional materials speaks volumes about the volatile nature of modern AAA development. As players who treat gaming as our primary entertainment lifeline, we are left looking at another ghost in the machine, wondering how a release candidate got pulled right as the finish line came into view.
Tags: Prince of Persia, Ubisoft, Remake, Gaming News, Industry
Original article: Eurogamer