After years of fan frustration and development turbulence, Ubisoft’s most anticipated Prince of Persia, The Sands of Time Remake is finally on track for a mid January 2026 launch, according to exclusive reports from sources close to the project. The publisher’s latest FY-2026 H1 earnings report confirms the title as a “major release” slated for Q4 FY 25-26, by March 31, 2026 at the latest, alongside mobile hits like Rainbow Six Mobile and The Division Resurgence. With whispers of a fresh trailer at The Game Awards on December 11, 2025, the remake of the iconic 2003 PS2 masterpiece could mark Ubisoft’s redemption arc for the Prince’s return.
A Storied Legacy: From PS2 Classic to Remake Revival
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, developed by Ubisoft Montreal, revolutionized action adventure gaming with its time manipulation mechanics, acrobatic parkour, and cinematic storytelling. Players control a nimble prince who wields the Dagger of Time to rewind moments, rewind fate, and battle the sinister Vizier in a tale of betrayal and ancient magic.
Announced at Ubisoft Forward in September 2020 as a “full-scale remake”, it promised next-gen visuals, revamped combat, and faithful recreation of the original’s magic. Early trailers hyped a January 2021 launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, but fan backlash over “outdated” graphics led to indefinite delays.
The overhaul addressed early missteps, ditching Unreal Engine 4 for a ground-up rebuild to honor the original’s fluid gameplay while embracing modern tech.
Latest Buzz: January 2026 Release & TGA Trailer?
Insider Gaming reports the remake is “scheduled to release in mid January 2026”, ahead of the Assassin’s Creed IV, Black Flag remake. Sources expect a “next look”, potentially a full trailer and date reveal, at TGA 2025, reigniting hype after radio silence. Ubisoft’s fiscal guidance aligns, listing it among key launches to bolster 2026 momentum amid Star Wars Outlaws DLC and Beyond Good & Evil 2 teases.
Fans on X are buzzing: “Remake of Sands of Time will be here soon” amid clips of the original’s legendary gameplay.
What to Expect: Faithful Yet Fresh
Core Mechanics: Time rewind via Dagger, wall-running, sword combat, polished for fluidity.
Visuals & Audio: Next-gen graphics, new animations, orchestral score revival.
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Ubisoft Connect/Epic/Steam), backward compat for PS4/Xbox One, Switch possible later.
Length & Scope: Single player focused, 12 to 15 hours, puzzle platformer action-adventure.
No microtransactions or live-service elements, a pure remake for nostalgia seekers.
Ubisoft’s Redemption? Prince Returns in 2026
This remake arrives amid Prince of Persia, The Lost Crown’s success (2024 Metacritic 86) and The Rogue Prince of Persia early access praise, proving the franchise’s enduring appeal. If Ubisoft delivers, it could recapture the magic that influenced Assassin’s Creed and Uncharted.
Mark your calendars for TGA, the sands of time are shifting. Will it rewind the clocks to 2003 glory?
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