Ubisoft has confirmed that its long-developed Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains a priority despite a sweeping company reset that includes cancelling several projects. The reset, announced earlier this week, involves delaying seven unspecified games, closing two studios, and scrapping titles like the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. The studio emphasized the sequel's fit within its open-world adventure strategy.
Ubisoft's recent overhaul, described as a "major organisational, operational and portfolio reset," has shaken the gaming industry. The company delayed seven projects, shuttered two studios, and cancelled multiple games, with the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake—originally set for release just months away—among the casualties. The development team expressed that the cancellation was "deeply disappointing" for both fans and staff, though Ubisoft clarified it is not abandoning the Prince of Persia franchise entirely.
One project spared is Beyond Good and Evil 2, first announced in 2008 and last showcased publicly at E3 2017 with an open-world focus. A Ubisoft spokesperson told Eurogamer: "Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains part of our portfolio and our roadmap and fits with our strategy of focusing on Open World Adventures." The studio highlighted the game's potential as a "unique proposition" in the open-world adventure market, noting that "the fantasy genre is underserved."
Development on Beyond Good and Evil 2 has faced challenges. In 2024, it received a new creative director after original creator Michel Ancel attributed delays to "passionate managers" clashing. By 2025, a job listing sought a technical sound designer specifically for the title. Ubisoft describes it as an "action-adventure open world game set in a captivating space opera universe," serving as a direct prequel to the 2003 cult classic. Powered by the proprietary Voyager engine, it promises seamless exploration, space piracy, and multiplayer elements across a solar system filled with exotic locations and mysteries.
This reset occurs amid broader industry pressures, including Ubisoft's recent project cancellations that echo concerns over escalating budgets for major franchises. While details on the delayed projects remain unspecified, the survival of Beyond Good and Evil 2 signals Ubisoft's commitment to select long-term ambitions.
