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About Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake finally emerges after a troubled development that saw Ubisoft shift the project from Pune and Mumbai studios to Ubisoft Montreal, the home of the 2003 original. Announced back in 2020, the remake aims to rebuild the genre-defining time-rewinding platformer with modern visuals, refined combat, and camera systems that respect both nostalgia and contemporary expectations. Expect the classic Prince voice, Farah's partnership, and the iconic Dagger of Time at the project's core.
Ubisoft Montreal's involvement is significant: the studio worked on the original trilogy and the 2008 reboot, giving the team institutional memory of what made Sands of Time resonate. Systems likely borrow from the studio's more recent action games while retaining the linear, narrative-forward structure that distinguished the 2003 release from today's bloated open worlds. The remake is pitched as a full remake rather than a remaster, with reworked assets and updated mechanics.
For longtime fans, the project represents a return of one of Ubisoft's most beloved dormant franchises, following the well-reviewed 2024 return of the 2D Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Overview
Why this games page exists
Ubisoft Montreal's remake of the 2003 Sands of Time returns after multiple delays, rebuilt with modern combat and traversal.
Why it matters
It revives a genre-defining action platformer that shaped the stealth, parkour, and time-manipulation mechanics of an era.
The details
Key highlights
- Developer
- Ubisoft Montreal, with earlier work by Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai
- Platforms
- PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Ubisoft Connect, Steam, and Epic Games Store
- Format
- Single-player action-adventure with platforming and time-rewind combat
- Audience
- Fans of the 2003 original, action-platformer players, and Ubisoft followers
Reading the timer
How to use this games countdown
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Right now the key public signal is May 14, 2026, with expected status and date confirmed precision. That distinction matters. A confirmed datetime is very different from a month-level or date-only signal, and people planning watch parties, travel, ticketing, launch coverage, or newsroom publishing need that nuance instead of a misleadingly precise timer.
We are tracking Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake from Ubisoft News plus the official event source. For this page, that means the safest way to read the countdown is as a reference layer: use the timer for awareness, then use the source, precision, location, and event facts together before you commit to travel, viewing plans, promotional scheduling, or time-sensitive announcements.
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