🚨 PRINCE OF PERSIA™ SANDS OF TIME REMAKE EXPOSED: JAN 16 LAUNCH BOMB, FARAH BADASS REVAMP & EXPANDED TOMBS… But UBI’S TGA NO-SHOW & ROUGH 2024 LEAKS Could DOOM IT TO ETERNAL DELAY HELL! 😱🗡️⏳
The dagger’s BACK—rebuilt parkour, time-rewind chaos, co-op kills… but after 5 YEARS of restarts & studio swaps, is this phoenix or flop?
Fans RAGING over alpha footage “ugly AF,” Ubisoft’s money woes… Will it drop or get AXED like Skull & Bones 2.0?
👉 SHOCKING LEAKS, DEV SECRETS & RELEASE TWIST INSIDE—Click BEFORE UBI BURIES IT!
Excitement is building for the long-awaited remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, with insiders pinpointing a mid-January 2026 release—potentially as soon as January 16—following Ubisoft’s confirmation of a Q1 fiscal year window. Yet, the project’s official X account dashed hopes of a The Game Awards reveal on December 11, stating it “won’t be at TGA this year,” leaving fans speculating on a shadow drop or separate showcase amid fresh alpha leaks and Ubisoft’s ongoing financial struggles.
A Classic That Rewrote Action-Adventure
The original Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, released in 2003 by Ubisoft Montreal, revolutionized platforming with its fluid parkour, time-manipulation mechanics via the Dagger of Time, and cinematic storytelling. Voiced by Yuri Lowenthal and featuring companion Farah, it sold over 14 million copies lifetime across platforms, breathing new life into the franchise started by Jordan Mechner in 1989. Its sequels, Warrior Within (2004) and The Two Thrones (2005), pushed boundaries further, though the 2008 reboot faltered. The Sands trilogy’s acclaim—Metacritic scores in the 80s—cemented it as a PS2/Xbox era icon, influencing titles like Assassin’s Creed.
A Development Odyssey of Delays and Reboots
Announced at Ubisoft Forward 2020 with a January 21, 2021 target, the remake—initially handled by Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai—faced immediate backlash over its realistic art style trailer, prompting indefinite delay. By May 2022, Ubisoft restarted from scratch, shifting lead to Montreal with support from Toronto, Bucharest, Pune, and Paris studios for a “heartfelt homage” rebuilt for modern audiences.
Pre-production wrapped successfully, entering full production. Ubisoft’s official page notes: “The game successfully completed its pre-production phase and is now entering full production.” Enhancements include updated graphics, animations, combat, and parkour on an expanded world.
Insider Leaks Point to Imminent Release
Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming reported sources close to development confirming a mid-January 2026 launch, aligning with Ubisoft’s FY2026 Q4 lineup alongside Rainbow Six Mobile, The Division: Resurgence, and an unannounced title—rumored Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake. Henderson noted marketing ramps soon, though the TGA no-show tempers expectations.
A leaked Q1 2024 pitch deck and 10-minute alpha footage—briefly yanked by Ubisoft copyright claims—reveal motion-captured parkour, combat demos, and two new locations. Farah evolves dramatically: “There is no longer a need to protect her,” per slides, with independent bow combat and co-op attacks, modernizing her damsel role without playability. Devs responded: the game “has changed so much” since.
The Game Awards Snub Fuels Speculation
Anticipation peaked post-H1 FY2026 earnings (November 21), boasting €772M net bookings (up 20%), but delayed by audit issues. Q4 guidance: €305M net bookings, spotlighting the remake. Fans hoped for TGA re-reveal, but @princeofpersia confirmed absence, replying to speculation: “Sorry to disappoint.”
NateTheHate echoed doubts pre-confirmation. Possibilities: Ubisoft Forward-style event or digital drop.
Ubisoft’s Rocky Road: Financials and Tencent Boost
Ubisoft’s H1 beat expectations (Q2 €491M net bookings, +39% YoY), driven by Assassin’s Creed Shadows and back-catalog. Tencent’s €1.16B investment closes imminently, bolstering Vantage Studios for flagships. Yet, delays plague remakes—Skull & Bones infamy looms.
Recent Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (1.3M units) and The Rogue Prince (early access) test IP revival.
Fan Frenzy: Hype, Skepticism on X
X erupts: @popuniverseX’s leak breakdowns draw thousands likes; @SynthPotato prays for fidelity. @RinoTheBouncer: “Will you be playing?” (700+ likes). Skeptics decry leaks: “Ubisoft dead after this.” Polls favor Jan drop, but “riot” threats over snubs abound.
YouTubers like Balboa Insider amplify: “HUGE NEWS” vids rack views.
The Sands Await: Launch or Mirage?
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake dangles redemption: faithful yet evolved, with Farah’s empowerment and seamless mechanics. But alpha visuals, TGA dodge, and Ubisoft’s baggage cast shadows. As Tencent cash flows, will Montreal deliver magic—or another vaporware saga?
With FY26 guidance firm, eyes on pre-orders. The Prince’s return could rewind the clock on a dormant gem.
