Prima di procedere
The release of the remake of the cult action-adventure Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is getting closer. However, Ubisoft is not in a hurry with the announcement. In the meantime, the game has received an age rating in the USA.
As noted by Insider Gaming, the American ESRB rating commission has classified the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - following the original game, the project was considered suitable for teenagers.
According to the description on the regulator's website, remake users will have to go through platform tests, solve puzzles, avoid traps, fight cursed soldiers and sand enemies.
ESRB also revealed one of the gameplay features of the remake of The Sands of Time. If the prince dies, the game includes a two-dimensional section from the original Prince of Persia of 1989.
Judging by the ESRB record, the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is being prepared for release on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S. Probably, the list of target platforms is incomplete - it does not include PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2.
Sources from Insider Gaming, citing internal Ubisoft documentation, previously reported that the release of the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is scheduled for January 16, 2026.
Apparently, Ubisoft is still preparing for some kind of announcement about the game. The official website of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has received several behind-the-scenes updates in recent days.
The anticipation for the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is palpable, especially after years of development challenges and changes. The game, originally announced in 2020, has been repeatedly delayed, causing concern among fans of the franchise. The recent age rating by the ESRB suggests that the release may finally be approaching, although Ubisoft has yet to provide an official release date.
The return to the origins of Prince of Persia, with the inclusion of the 2D section from the 1989 original, demonstrates a desire to pay homage to the roots of the series, while modernizing the gameplay and graphics for a new generation of players. This blend of classic and modern elements could be a winning formula to satisfy both longtime fans and new players.
As for the missing platforms in the list, such as PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, it is possible that Ubisoft is planning to announce versions for these consoles at a later time, or that the information currently available is not complete. In any case, the presence of the game on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S already ensures broad accessibility for a vast audience.
The coming weeks could be decisive for the official announcement of the release date and further details on the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Fans remain hopeful and eager to return to the magical world of ancient Persia.
