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The Verge
3 days ago
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- The Verge
Posted May 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM EDT 0 Comments
Voice actor seemingly confirms a Persona 4 remake. Yuri Lowenthal seems to have woken up and chosen violence. In a post on social media, the much-beloved voice performer wrote that he would not be reprising his role as Yosuke in the Persona 4 is news to everybody else because Atlus has not officially confirmed the existence of a Persona 4 remake. Lowenthal wrote that he begged to be included in the cast but that, 'They don't want me to come back,' which might explain why a veteran voice actor might have so casually revealed the existence of an as yet unconfirmed game.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nostalgia max: Prince of Persia remake is coming and it is a big deal for gamers in India
I've been playing AAA games for as long as I can remember, but the one that truly stayed with me is Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. Yes, this piece is about The Sands of Time, but like many fans, my journey didn't start in chronological order. For me, it all began in the late 90s, playing the original Prince of Persia on my uncle's old Windows computer. But it was not until many years later, in 2008, when I picked up The Two Thrones that properly got me hooked on the franchise. I had heard friends in school talk about Prince of Persia, and that's when I decided to get my own DVD from a nearby CD store — back when they were still the rage. A still from Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones. (Image: Ubisoft) advertisementI didn't even realise at the time that The Two Thrones was the final game in a trilogy. I just knew it had great gameplay, a gripping story, and that cool voice of the Dark Prince constantly in your head. It was a gaming experience like no other. Soon after, I discovered The Sands of Time and Warrior Within, and then went back to play them then, lunch breaks at school often turned into animated discussions about who had reached where in the game. We didn't just talk about Prince of Persia, of course — it was NFS Most Wanted, GTA Vice City, Max Payne, and so many others. But, at the time, Prince of Persia stood out to me, just like it did for countless other Indian gamers at that time. advertisement Of the trilogy, The Sands of Time is arguably the most important. It set the tone — from time-rewind mechanics to sword fights, puzzles and wall runs. The atmosphere, music, and storytelling gave it a distinct personality, and even though The Two Thrones felt more polished, The Sands of Time is where the magic later experimented with a reboot in 2008 with a new art style and character. It wasn't bad, but it didn't have the same appeal. The Forgotten Sands, though, released in 2010, felt closer to the original trilogy, and visually, it was stunning for the time. A still from Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. (Image: Ubisoft) So when Ubisoft announced a remake of The Sands of Time in 2020, many fans were understandably excited. But what followed was a series of delays, so much so that some believed the project had been quietly to May 2025, Ubisoft has officially confirmed that the game is still on track, now set for a 2026 release. While details remain limited, reports suggest this won't be a simple remaster. The game is being rebuilt from the ground up, with improved animations, modern combat mechanics, and a fresh visual direction. There's even talk of casting a new actor of Persian origin as the Prince, replacing Yuri Lowenthal, who voiced the character in the original in the day, for gamers like me in India, Prince of Persia was the gold standard in the action-adventure genre, long before titles like Uncharted and Assassin's Creed took over. For many Indian gamers who grew up in the 2000s, it was one of the first truly cinematic gaming experiences on PC. It was accessible, memorable, and fun — the kind of game you'd lend to a friend, then ring them up to check if they'd crossed a certain makes me look forward to the coming remake. Now, I'm not expecting something massive or fancy. I just want the game to feel like the old Prince of Persia we gamers loved in our teens. The time rewind, the puzzles, the wall runs, the sword fights — those were the things that made The Sands of Time fun. I hope Ubisoft keeps all that, while giving us better graphics, smoother controls, and maybe a few small new things here and there. A still from the OG Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. (Image: Ubisoft) The Prince of Persia series meant a lot to many people like me who grew up playing these games. It helped define a generation of action-adventure games and introduced mechanics that were ahead of their time. It would be great if they not only brought back The Sands of Time, but also looked at the full trilogy. Maybe if this remake works out well, we'll get remakes of Warrior Within and The Two Thrones, too. That would be a dream. It's been a long wait, but if Ubisoft delivers, I'll be ready for another run through the story that started it all.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Prince Of Persia remake is coming in 2026
Can we say there's finally a clear timeline for the much-delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake? If you are unaware, Ubisoft has confirmed that The Sands of Time remake will arrive by the end of March 2026. This means the title is expected to launch sometime during Ubisoft's 2025-26 financial year. While that's still a while away, it's at least a concrete window — especially after years of silence, delays and developmental troubles. To give a little recap, the remake was originally announced in 2020, and since then, it has had a rocky journey so far, including fan backlash to its first trailer, developer changes, and the game essentially going back to the drawing latest update came during Ubisoft's earnings report for the 2024-25 fiscal year, where it outlined its plans for the next year and confirmed the Sands of Time remake as part of its upcoming line-up. Alongside the remake, Ubisoft also revealed titles such as Anno 117: Pax Romana, Rainbow Six Mobile, and The Division Resurgence are all targeting the same launch window. But we are here to talk about the Sands of Time remake. While Ubisoft had previously mentioned a vague 2026 timeline, this new statement helps narrow it down to a January-March release. Of course, that is assuming there are no further delays — something fans will be understandably wary of given how long the project has already taken. For those who've been following the game, the journey has been anything but smooth. The original remake was in development at Ubisoft's India-based studios in Mumbai and Pune, but following criticism over poor visuals and a general lack of polish, Ubisoft shifted the project to its Montreal and Toronto teams. This transition brought a major overhaul, with the game reportedly being rebuilt from the ground up, including fresh animations, combat mechanics, and a complete visual familiar with the project have also hinted at a more authentic take on the setting. This includes casting a new actor of Persian origin for the Prince's role, replacing Yuri Lowenthal, who voiced the character in the original the delays, Ubisoft appears committed to delivering a better version of the game than what fans first saw. The success of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown earlier this year has likely helped boost internal confidence, reminding Ubisoft that there is still strong interest in the a fan myself, I am now only waiting for when Ubisoft decides to show the game again. A re-reveal trailer is expected any time now, considering we are less than a year away from the expected release. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest on the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake.
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is coming next April: Ubisoft
French video game publisher Ubisoft has reportedly revealed that the 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' remake will go on sale before April 2026. According to a report by Insider Gaming, Ubisoft in its earnings call revealed that the progress on the game is on track and it will be released before the first half of next year. According to a report by The Verge, this game was originally supposed to be launched in 2021, however, due to some reason it got delayed thrice. As per The Verge, amidst the delays, the game got shipped to a different studio which had to start from scratch which is why it is possible that the game lost its original writer and notable performance of its English voice actor. What changed between 2021 and 2025 When the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake was first revealed in 2020, it featured Yuri Lowenthal—the original English voice of the Prince—and series creator, Jordan Mechner. According to The Verge, at the time, Lowenthal praised Ubisoft for preserving Mechner's original script and joked about being retained over a 'younger, hotter actor.' However, since the project was handed over to Ubisoft's Montreal studio in 2022, the extent of their current involvement remains uncertain. Fans are left wondering if the changes are truly for the better—or will the remake lack the essence of the original game.
The Verge
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Ubisoft says its Prince of Persia remake will finally arrive by early 2026
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was originally supposed to arrive on January 21st, 2021. Since then, it's been delayed three times, got shipped to a different studio, reportedly started over from scratch, and may have lost the original writer and amazing performances of its English voice actor. But Ubisoft has revealed the game is finally on the way — and will go on sale before April 2026, as spotted by Insider Gaming. In Ubisoft's latest earnings release, the company reveals that it expects the Prince of Persia remake to be one of the games that will help its bottom line during the next fiscal year, FY2025-2026. Since Ubisoft's FY2024-2025 ended on March 31st, 2025, that means the new game will have to go on sale before March 31st, 2026. But that also means it could arrive any time now. We're already two months into FY2025-2026. I'd be surprised if we didn't get an announcement at the Summer Game Fest next month. Ubisoft suggests that its top games in FY2025-2026 will be Assassin's Creed Shadows and Siege X, but names Prince of Persia as one of the games that'll contribute alongside Anno 117: Pax Romana, Rainbow Six Mobile and The Division Resurgence. I'm eagerly awaiting the chance to try it, as the original is one of my top five favorite games of all time. I loved its storytelling, voice acting, incredible music, and its then-groundbreaking ability to rewind time. But I won't deny I'm a bit worried. Both Yuri Lowenthal — the Prince's iconic English-language voice actor — and Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner were attached to the remake when it was announced in 2020. (Lowenthal once suggested the remake was going to 'keep all of Jordan Mechner's brilliant writing' and thanked Ubisoft for not picking a 'younger, hotter actor' instead of him.) But after development moved to Ubisoft Montréal in 2022, it's not clear whether either is still involved. Here's hoping there was good reason to overhaul the game, unlike that other time a game company replaced Yuri Lowenthal's face!
