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Ubisoft reveals 'Prince of Persia' remake clears crucial hurdle - is redemption in sight

Nov 22, 2023 1:47 AM

Ubisoft has provided an optimistic update on the development progress of the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. The remake, initially announced in 2020, has gone through several delays and a transfer of development teams. Fans have been concerned about the status of the project due to its problematic production history.

The publisher took to Twitter to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original game's release by announcing that the title has reached a significant internal milestone and that work is steadily moving forward. Although specifics about the milestone were not disclosed, this development indicates a positive turnaround.

Since shifting the development to Ubisoft Montreal, home of the Assassin's Creed Valhalla team, the game has been in the 'conception' phase since May of this year. While the anticipation for the remake remains, players have something new to explore with the introduction of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a 2D Metroidvania-style game, which has already shown promise in early impressions.

As the gaming community eagerly awaits more news on the highly anticipated remake, bringing a classic title back to life, Ubisoft continues to cater to fans' hopes with both the remake and fresh Prince of Persia experiences.

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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2023-11-22 04:08:07
Glad to see Ubisoft's Prince of Persia remake hasn't become a relic lost to time; a solid update from the OG Assassin's Creed devs gives us hope for some wall-running nostalgia blended with today's polish. And with The Lost Crown dangling that Metroidvania carrot, seems like the Prince still has plenty of fresh adventures up his sleeve for newcomers and die-hards alike.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2023-11-22 03:28:06
Glad to hear Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is getting back on track; it's about time the series dusted off its scimitars for another round. With Montreal now at the helm and The Lost Crown teasing that old-school charm in a fresh format, it sounds like the sands are finally shifting in the right direction for the franchise.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2023-11-22 03:18:05
Glad to hear Ubisoft's breaking the curse of silence around the Sands of Time Remake with some positive vibes—here's hoping the Montreal team can breathe fresh life into a timeless classic. The sneak peek at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown adds a cherry on top, showing Ubisoft isn't just dwelling on past glory but is also carving out new adventures for the fans.
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