Ubisoft Crisis 2026: Prince of Persia Remake Cancelled + 5 Games Axed, Studios Closed, Stock Crashes 39%

Official Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake screenshot - cancelled in Ubisoft 2026 restructuring

January 22, 2026 — Ubisoft revealed a massive organizational overhaul to refocus after years of challenges. Six games cancelled (including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake), two studios closed, €1B operating loss projected, stock down up to 39%.

Actual Ubisoft stock price chart showing 39% crash January 22 2026

Real-time stock chart from announcement day

Key Financial Impact

Expected €1 billion operating loss for FY ending March 2026, including €650 million write-down.

Net bookings cut to €1.5 billion (€330M lower than prior guidance).

€500 million cost savings planned, fixed costs to €1.25 billion by March 2028.

Cancelled Games

  • Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake — dead after repeated delays
  • Three unannounced new IPs
  • One additional unannounced project
  • One mobile title

Seven other titles delayed for quality.

Official screenshot from cancelled Prince of Persia remake

Last official look at the remake

Studio Closures

  • Ubisoft Halifax (Canada)
  • Ubisoft Stockholm (Sweden)

Restructurings: Abu Dhabi, Helsinki, Malmö.

Ubisoft restructuring and layoffs news image 2026

CEO Statement

“Today’s market environment requires that the Group step-changes how it is organized and operates... this reset will strengthen the Group and enable it to renew with sustainable growth and robust cash generation.”

— Yves Guillemot

Future Plans

Shift to five Creative Houses focused on Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Rainbow Six.

Official Assassin's Creed Shadows artwork

Core franchise focus for recovery

Video Coverage

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