after a troubled development cycle spanning over four years,a re-release of Ubisoft’s *Prince of Persia: The sands of Time* remake appears increasingly likely in the coming weeks. Originally announced in 2020, the project underwent a critically important shift when development was transferred from Ubisoft India to Montreal in 2023 [[3]], ultimately requiring a full restart.Recent activity surrounding the game’s domain name and reports from industry insiders suggest Ubisoft is preparing for a formal re-declaration alongside updates for another anticipated remake, *Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced*.
Ubisoft appears poised to re-announce Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, a project that has faced significant development challenges since its initial reveal in 2020. The remake was originally assigned to Ubisoft’s Indian studios but was later moved to Ubisoft Montreal, which opted to restart the entire project.
- Recent activity surrounding the game’s domain name has fueled speculation among fans that a new announcement is imminent. Ubisoft updated the princeofpersiathesandsoftime.com domain last month, a change that was noticed by the Prince of Persia community on Reddit just days ago.
- The newly updated domain is distinct from the one originally created for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and represents the first significant activity on the site in over a year.
The revival of the domain comes amid earlier reports suggesting a potential release this month. While plans may have shifted, the project is believed to be nearing completion, making preparations for an official website and marketing campaign logical steps. The enduring popularity of the Prince of Persia franchise demonstrates the continued demand for classic gaming experiences reimagined for modern platforms.
According to industry insider Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, Ubisoft may reveal updates on both Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and another remake, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, as early as this week. Henderson reports that both projects are essentially finished and awaiting the return of Ubisoft staff following the holiday break.
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