Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake as part of major reorganization
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Ubisoft has canceled six in-development games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. The company is refocusing on large open-world and live-service titles and will reorganize into five Creative Houses that share resources. It is also closing several studios as part of this shift.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake as part of major reorganization
Ubisoft is canceling the Prince of Persia remake. The company is refocusing on big open worlds and live service games. Ubisoft will reorganize into five Creative Houses with shared resources.
- Engadget·The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake among six games canceled by Ubisoft
Ubisoft canceled six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. The decision affects several titles in development. Details about the other canceled games are not specified.
- The Verge·Big games are getting bigger — and so are the stakes
Ubisoft is shifting focus to big open-world games and live service titles. The company has canceled six in-development games, including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. Ubisoft will develop games through five "Creative Houses" focused on specific genres and franchises.
- Hacker News·Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios
Ubisoft cancels six games, including Prince of Persia. The company is also closing studios. This move affects several upcoming titles.
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