Prince of Persia Fan Offers Ubisoft Over €5 Million to Revive The Sands of Time Remake
The cancellation of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake earlier in 2026 left many longtime fans disappointed, but one passionate supporter is now trying to do something extraordinary about it. According to a post shared on Reddit, an unnamed fan is offering Ubisoft more than €5 million to help restart and complete development on the long-awaited remake.
Ubisoft officially cancelled the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake in January 2026, ending a troubled development cycle that had reportedly lasted more than five years. For fans of the classic action-adventure franchise, the news was a major blow. The original Sands of Time remains one of the most beloved entries in the series, praised for its time-bending gameplay, atmosphere, and influence on later action games.
Now, this fan’s offer has sparked fresh discussion around the future of Prince of Persia and whether Ubisoft should give the remake another chance.
In the letter shared online, the fan claims they are not seeking profit, sales revenue, or any ownership rights to the Prince of Persia intellectual property. Instead, the goal is simply to provide financial support so the remake can finally be completed and released.
The fan also makes it clear that Ubisoft would remain fully in control of the project. They say they do not want to influence the game’s creative direction, interfere with business decisions, or demand any role in development. Their main request is to find an official way to submit the proposal and discuss whether funding the remake’s completion would even be possible.
So far, Ubisoft has not publicly responded to the offer.
The reaction from the gaming community has been mixed. Some players see the gesture as admirable, especially because it shows just how much Prince of Persia still means to its audience. Others argue that spending millions to fund a corporate-owned game is unrealistic and unlikely to succeed.
Several commenters have suggested that Ubisoft may not be able to accept the offer even if it wanted to. One argument being raised is that the cancelled remake may have already been written off financially, which could make restarting the project complicated from a business and accounting standpoint. Some users are also skeptical about whether the offer is genuine.
Beyond the fan’s proposal, the discussion has once again raised a bigger question: what should happen to the Prince of Persia franchise?
Many fans believe Ubisoft should sell or license the Prince of Persia IP if it no longer plans to make it a major priority. The series still has a strong legacy, but recent years have been uncertain. Ubisoft’s last in-house Prince of Persia release was Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown in 2024. The game received strong reviews and was praised for its fast-paced action, stylish design, and Metroidvania-inspired structure. However, it reportedly did not meet Ubisoft’s internal expectations, and plans for a sequel were cancelled.
The development team behind The Lost Crown was also reportedly disbanded, further fueling concerns about the franchise’s future.
In 2025, Evil Empire released The Rogue Prince of Persia, a 2D side-scrolling roguelike action game. It shared some similarities with the studio’s previous work on Dead Cells and also earned positive feedback from players. However, the game received its final update on September 17, 2026, and no additional Prince of Persia titles have been announced since.
At the moment, Ubisoft appears to be placing more attention on its larger franchises, particularly Assassin’s Creed. That has left Prince of Persia fans wondering whether the series will continue or remain dormant once again.
The €5 million offer may never lead to the revival of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, but it highlights something important: the fanbase is still passionate, vocal, and eager to see the franchise return. Whether Ubisoft chooses to respond, restart the remake, license the IP, or move on entirely remains to be seen.
For now, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remains one of gaming’s most missed remake projects, and fans are still hoping that one day, the Prince will get another chance to rewind time.
