The highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is making steady progress, as confirmed by Ubisoft in their latest development update. Originally announced in 2020 with plans for a 2021 launch, the project faced significant delays when development shifted from Ubisoft Mumbai and Pune to Ubisoft Montreal, resulting in what appears to be a complete reboot of the project. Fans got their first glimpse of the revived project during Ubisoft's June 2024 Forward showcase, where a brief 30-second CG teaser revealed a new target release window of 2026.

After remaining dormant throughout much of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 era, the Prince of Persia franchise has recently experienced a resurgence. This revival began with the critically acclaimed 2D Metroidvania title Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, released in early 2023, which won over players with its exceptional level design and smooth platforming mechanics. Later that year, Evil Empire, the studio behind Dead Cells, introduced The Rogue Prince of Persia, a 2D roguelike currently in early access on PC. While these titles have kept the franchise alive, the most ambitious project remains the complete remake of the 2003 classic The Sands of Time, though its troubled development history has left some fans cautiously optimistic.

Recent communication from the official Prince of Persia Twitter account has brought encouraging news for longtime fans. The tweet confirmed that Ubisoft Montreal remains fully committed to the project, stating the team is "deep in the game" and that development is progressing well. While no specific details were shared, the message was accompanied by a recommendation for fans to try The Rogue Prince of Persia while they wait for the remake's eventual release.

Ubisoft's proactive communication about the remake's progress is certainly welcome, though some fans might find the lack of concrete details concerning. Currently, the game maintains its 2026 release window, with recent information suggesting a potential launch within the first quarter of the year. However, given the project's history, a delay to later in 2026 wouldn't be surprising. The positive update does suggest that the game won't suffer the same fate as other perpetually delayed Ubisoft projects like Beyond Good and Evil 2.

With Summer Game Fest 2024 passing without a Ubisoft showcase, fans may need to wait until events like Gamescom or The Game Awards for their next look at the remake. Given the reported progress, the next reveal could potentially offer more than just another cinematic teaser, possibly featuring actual gameplay footage.