Leaked Video Reveals Developing Version of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake

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Exclusive Look at Prince of Persia Remake’s Empowered Princess Farah, New Art Direction, and Movement Mechanics

A leaked video from an internal Ubisoft presentation in Q1 2024 has revealed planned changes for the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, including a more empowered Princess Farah, a realistic art direction, and new movement mechanics. This offers the first concrete look at the game since Ubisoft Montreal took over the project from Ubisoft Pune in India. The video showcases an unfinished prototype, providing insight into the remake’s development. While there’s no confirmed release date, Ubisoft’s most recent results presentation projects a launch before March 31, 2026. Some rumors suggest an early 2026 release, but this remains unconfirmed. The leak did not include any new information about Ubisoft’s Project Scout. According to the presentation, Princess Farah is portrayed as a 19-year-old, coldhearted yet graceful, strong-willed archer and the eldest child of the Maharajah, trained by her tutor, The Vizier. The leaked footage reveals in-game glimpses of Farah using a bow and arrow against an enemy. While not a playable character, Farah’s storyline and her evolving relationship with the Prince are central to the narrative and gameplay.

Prince of Persia Remake Refreshes Combat, Introduces Co-op, Single Player NPC Farah, and Adopts Realistic Graphics with Assassin’s Creed Engine

Ubisoft is upgrading the combat system to emphasize the Prince’s acrobatic skills and time-manipulation powers over sand. New time-based abilities will allow the Prince to freeze enemies and solve intricate puzzles. The gameplay will incorporate single-player co-op elements with Farah as a non-player character (NPC). The remake now utilizes the Assassin’s Creed engine. Although the visuals in the development version, possibly from 2024, are not final, with some missing textures and placeholder assets, the shift from the vibrant, stylized aesthetic of the earlier Ubisoft Pune version to a more realistic and detailed visual style is evident, aligning with current AAA standards. The Prince has also received a new 3D model, retaining classic features but appearing more mature with detailed clothing, addressing criticisms of the original trailer.

Leaked Video Unveils Modernized Combat, Co-op, and Enhanced Temporal Powers in Prince of Persia Remake

The leaked video also highlights new parkour animations, showcasing more fluid wall runs and jumps that suggest a more agile and modern gameplay experience. Brief combat sequences display heavier and more impactful attack animations, indicating a modernization of fight mechanics while maintaining the acrobatic essence of the franchise. A presentation slide mentions reconstructed game scenarios and two new locations. According to the slide, combat has been modernized, blending familiar acrobatic attacks with advanced acrobatic movements, while temporal powers have been enhanced, offering a wider range of options in battles. The combat system and enemies have been reformulated with new ways to defeat enemies and improved boss fights. Farah is presented as a true ally, capable of fighting independently with her bow and executing cooperative attacks, eliminating the need to protect her constantly.

Enhanced Visuals and Story Updates in Progress for Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake (2022-2026)

Despite the incomplete state of the build, the leaked scenes reveal more complex architecture and atmospheric lighting, evoking the nostalgia of the original 2003 version but using the technology of the Anvil engine, which also powers Assassin’s Creed. Ubisoft Montreal, responsible for the original Sands of Time trilogy, took over development in 2022 following delays and technical issues at Ubisoft’s Indian studios. Live motion capture scenes and updates to Farah’s story were also featured in the video. The video was initially removed by Ubisoft due to copyright issues but has since resurfaced online. These updates suggest that the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake is still in active development and is on track for release by March 2026.

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