Ubisoft's Canceled Games Catastrophe: Prince of Persia Remake and 5 More Axed in 2026 Purge
Ubisoft's January 2026 "major reset" slashed six games from existence, igniting fury among fans and devs. Headlining the purge: the tortured Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, joined by three ambitious new IPs, a mobile title, and one unnamed casualty. This bloodbath—part of €1B operating losses, two studio shutdowns (Halifax, Stockholm), and 200+ Paris layoffs—shrinks the pipeline amid seven delays, including rumored Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remaster. CEO Yves Guillemot cites "enhanced quality benchmarks," but critics decry mismanagement after flops like Star Wars Outlaws. These cancellations aren't isolated; they cap a decade of dev hell, outsourcing woes, and strategic flops. With shares cratering 33%, Ubisoft pivots to five "Creative Houses" prioritizing Assassin's Creed live-services over risky bets. This 2000-word exposé details each canceled project, fallout, and the grim future. The Purge Breakdown: Six Projects Doomed Ub…