Ubisoft has confirmed a major restructuring that will see six games cancelled, several others delayed until 2027, and parts of its global studio network closed or reorganised.
The most eye-catching casualty is the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, a title UK gamers have been waiting for years.
The move marks one of the biggest strategic resets in the French publisher’s recent history and reflects wider pressures across the global games industry.
What games has Ubisoft cancelled?
Ubisoft confirmed that six projects have been cancelled outright, affecting console, mobile, and new intellectual property titles.
Cancelled Ubisoft projects at a glance
| Cancelled title/project | Status |
|---|---|
| Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake | Cancelled after years in development |
| Three new IP projects | Cancelled during development |
| Mobile game project | Cancelled |
| Unannounced project | Cancelled for failing quality benchmarks |
The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake has been canceled by Ubisoft and will never be released. pic.twitter.com/TMoYMTIUcr
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) January 21, 2026
The Prince of Persia remake was originally announced back in 2020 and had already undergone internal restarts and studio changes, making its cancellation particularly disappointing for long-time fans in the UK and Europe.
Why did Ubisoft cancel these games?
Is quality the main reason? Yes, according to Ubisoft, quality standards were the key factor.
In a company statement, Ubisoft said it is “prioritising quality over quantity”, adding that projects not meeting newly raised benchmarks would no longer move forward.
Industry analysts note that several high-profile Ubisoft releases in recent years launched with technical issues, damaging consumer trust and review scores.
Which Ubisoft games have been delayed until 2027?
Ubisoft has confirmed that seven games are now delayed, though it has not released a full public list.
Is Assassin’s Creed affected?
While not officially confirmed, industry reporting strongly suggests that the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake is among the delayed titles.
Delaying games by up to two years signals a major change in Ubisoft’s release strategy, particularly compared with its previous near-annual franchise cycles.
What does the new “Creative Houses” structure mean?
Ubisoft is restructuring its global development teams into five so-called “Creative Houses”, each responsible for a group of major franchises and projects.
This model is designed to:
- Reduce duplication across studios
- Improve creative accountability
- Speed up internal decision-making
However, the restructuring also includes studio closures, although Ubisoft has not yet named which locations are affected.
How does this impact UK developers and staff?
While Ubisoft has not confirmed UK-specific job losses, it operates studios and support teams across Europe, and industry unions warn that restructurings of this scale often result in redundancies.
The UK games industry has already seen job cuts at multiple studios over the past 12 months, making Ubisoft’s announcement particularly concerning for developers and contractors.
Is this a full strategic reset?
Many analysts believe so. Cancelling six games and delaying seven more suggests Ubisoft is moving away from volume-driven releases and focusing instead on fewer, higher-quality titles.
This aligns with a wider industry trend, as rising development costs and player expectations make rushed launches increasingly risky.
