Five years of development setbacks, multiple studio transfers, and prolonged periods of silence have brought us to this moment: Ubisoft appears ready to finally release its long-awaited Prince of Persia remake.
A release date has surfaced—specifically, a leaked date from credible industry sources. Recent reporting from Insider Gaming indicates that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is targeting a mid-January 2026 launch window.
Industry insider Tom Henderson, known for his accurate gaming industry predictions, reports the remake will launch early in the calendar year. This timeline matches Ubisoft’s fiscal calendar goals to ship the title before their April deadline. If accurate, gamers will discover within weeks whether the complete development overhaul salvaged this troubled project or merely postponed its problems.
The Game Awards Reveal
With a January release approaching, an official announcement seems imminent.
Industry sources suggest the Prince of Persia remake will receive its “next look” during The Game Awards ceremony on December 11, 2025. This showcase presents an ideal platform for Geoff Keighley to unveil a “World Premiere” that could help players forget the controversial visuals from the 2020 announcement trailer.
The strategy makes perfect sense. Ubisoft consistently leverages major gaming events for maximum impact, and they desperately need to rebuild confidence after the initial reveal’s reception. A polished trailer ending with a “Coming January 2026” reveal would generate significant momentum heading into launch.
A Long, Stupid Road
The development history of this remake reads like a cautionary tale.
Initial announcement: September 2020. First delay: March 2021. Indefinite postponement: shortly after. Development transferred from Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai studios. Project reassigned to Ubisoft Montreal, the original game’s creators. Complete reboot implemented with a “realistic creative direction.”
This remake’s journey has been nothing short of catastrophic. However, the decision to release it ahead of the rumored Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake signals Ubisoft’s renewed confidence in the project. Rather than burying it in a crowded release schedule, they’re positioning it as their flagship title for early 2026.
The “Black Flag” Buffer
Regarding Ubisoft’s pirate adventure, Henderson confirmed the Prince of Persia remake will still launch before any potential Black Flag remake.
This scheduling decision carries significant implications. It demonstrates that the Sands of Time remake isn’t serving as filler content—it’s positioned as the cornerstone release for Ubisoft’s fiscal Q4.
The optimist in me wants to believe. The original Sands of Time stands as a genre-defining masterpiece, and if Ubisoft Montreal has successfully preserved the original’s essence while modernizing the combat system, January 2026 could deliver something special.
Yet this remains Ubisoft we’re discussing. Cautious optimism feels appropriate—metaphorically keeping that Dagger of Time’s rewind function ready, just in case disappointment strikes again.