IGN reports that the
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is
delayed, and is no longer expected in Ubisoft's Fiscal 2023. Earlier today
retailers such as GameStop delisted preorders for the action/adventure remake,
prompting concerns that the project had been cancelled. Ubisoft tells IGN that
The Sands of Time Remake is still on the way, but like it's titular hero, not
necessarily when expected. The statement puts on a brave face, but switching
developers and delaying a game's release is rarely good news:
In a
statement to IGN Ubisoft says, "The development of Prince of Persia: The Sands
of Time Remake will now be led by Ubisoft Montreal. We’re proud of the work
achieved by Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Mumbai, and Ubisoft Montreal will benefit
from their learnings as the new team will continue the work to deliver a great
remake."
Ubisoft added, "As a consequence, we are no longer targeting a FY23 release
anymore and the game has been delisted. If players wish to cancel their preorder
they are invited to contact their retailer. They will be updated on the project
as the development is moving along."