Beyond Good & Evil 2 Survived Amidst Ubisoft’s Cancellations

by Sophie Laurent January 22, 2026

written by Sophie Laurent January 22, 2026

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Beyond Good & Evil 2, initially announced in 2008, is still in development despite cancellations and restructuring at Ubisoft.
The games development has been costly, with estimates suggesting that constant revisions have cost over €500 million so far.
Ubisoft continues to see potential in the title, but its future is uncertain amidst cost-saving measures aimed at saving €200 million over the next two years.
The fate of Beyond Good & Evil 2 hangs in the balance as Ubisoft navigates these cost-cutting measures, and it remains to be seen if more projects will be canceled or affected.

Ubisoft’s Long-Awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2 Faces €500M Revision Cost Amidst Cancellations and Restructuring

Despite recent cancellations and restructuring at Ubisoft, Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains in development, according to Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson. The game, initially announced in 2008, has often been labeled vaporware, but unlike six other projects, it has not been canceled. Ubisoft continues to see potential in the title, despite its lengthy and troubled development, with the latest iteration in development since approximately 2017. Sources close to Henderson estimate that constant revisions to Beyond Good & Evil 2 have cost Ubisoft over €500 million. Whether Ubisoft will cancel more projects as part of its plan to save €200 million over the next two years, and whether Beyond Good & Evil 2 will be affected, remains to be seen. The fate of the long-awaited title hangs in the balance as Ubisoft navigates its cost-saving measures.

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