'Having a Project Killed is a Brutal Experience': Prince of Persia Creator Reacts to Sands of Time Remake Cancelation

"Prince of Persia Creator Reacts to Sands of Time Remake Cancelation" Jordan Mechner, the creator of the Prince of Persia franchise, has shared his thoughts on Ubisoft's decision to cancel the highly anticipated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. Mechner described the experience of having a project canceled as "a brutal experience" for those involved. The remake, which was initially announced in 2020, was scrapped last month, seemingly close to its launch. Mechner, who was not directly involved in the remake's development, expressed sympathy for the team that had worked on the project, acknowledging the significant effort and investment required for such a task. While Mechner did not provide further details on the reasons behind the cancelation, he emphasized the challenges and emotional toll that can come with seeing a project halted, even for experienced developers. The news has disappointed many fans of the Prince of Persia series, who were eagerly awaiting the chance to revisit the classic Sands of Time narrative.