Ubisoft Planning a Big Release for January 2026
Ubisoft is reportedly planning to release the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time in January 2026. Such a move, which aligns with Ubisoft’s previously stated launch plans, could give the company a potentially strong sales contender during a typically quiet period for video game releases.
A modernized version of the 2003 classic was originally announced in 2020 as a joint project between Ubisoft’s Mumbai and Pune studios. Two years later, the development of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake was transferred to Ubisoft Montreal, the creator of the original game. The move was made in response to fan backlash over the remake’s reveal trailer, which failed to impress a vocal portion of the fandom. In a May 2025 earnings report, Ubisoft said the game was on track to release during its ongoing fiscal year, which ends in March 2026.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Gets Encouraging Update
Ubisoft provides a small development update for fans who’ve been patiently waiting for the 2026 remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Launch Window Narrowed Down in New Report
A new report from Insider Gaming has now narrowed down that release window, stating that the game is planned to launch in January 2026, citing sources close to the project. Ubisoft is reportedly targeting a mid-month release, with the title expected to debut simultaneously on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, as previously announced. The claim aligns with Ubisoft’s previously stated launch timing and a July 2025 teaser from CFO Frederick Duguet, who said at the time that the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is on the horizon.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Possibly Getting a Release Date at TGA 2025
Insider Gaming’s sources believe that the modernized version of The Sands of Time is likely to be featured at the 2025 edition of The Game Awards, scheduled for December 11. As one of the industry’s biggest events, TGA offers a high-profile opportunity for Ubisoft to announce the game’s release date. Given the show’s usual format, such a reveal would most likely be bundled with a new trailer.
When first announced, the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake was scheduled for release in January 2021. Following the project’s transfer from India to Canada—where developer wages are notably higher—its overall budget likely far exceeded Ubisoft’s initial projections. Whether the developer switch affected the scope of the project is unclear.
The remake will mark Ubisoft Montreal’s first console game release since the 2022 Roller Champions. Since then, the Canadian studio has worked on the 2023 Meta Quest exclusive Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR and Rainbow Six Mobile, an upcoming title for Android and iOS devices. A new mainline Assassin’s Creed game code-named Project Hexe is also currently in development at the Montreal-based company.