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Ubisoft Scraps Six Games and Closes Two Studios (Full Transcript)

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Ubisoft cancels six projects, including the Sands of Time remake, and shuts Stockholm and Halifax studios as it pivots to open-world and live-service games.
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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Ubisoft has cancelled six video games, including a remake of Prince of Persia The Sands of Time, and closed two studios in a major reset at the company. The cancellation of the Prince of Persia remaster comes at a time where remakes are becoming increasingly popular with Oblivion, Metal Gear Solid 3 and Super Mario Galaxy all proving to be massive hits in 2025. Ubisoft has closed its studios in Stockholm, Sweden and Halifax, Canada as part of the move. It's believed Ubisoft will now focus on developing open-world adventure games and live-service games which seek regular payments from players.

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Ubisoft has canceled six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, and shut down its Stockholm and Halifax studios as part of a major company reset. This comes despite strong demand for remakes in 2025, with titles like Oblivion, Metal Gear Solid 3, and Super Mario Galaxy seeing major success. The company is expected to pivot toward open-world adventure and live-service games aimed at generating recurring player spending.
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Ubisoft Cancels Six Games, Shuts Two Studios in Reset
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  • Ubisoft canceled six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake.
  • Two Ubisoft studios are closing: Stockholm (Sweden) and Halifax (Canada).
  • The cancellations contrast with the strong commercial performance of remakes in 2025.
  • Ubisoft is believed to be refocusing on open-world adventures and live-service titles.
  • The strategic shift emphasizes recurring revenue through regular player payments.
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Negative: The tone is largely negative due to multiple project cancellations and studio closures, suggesting instability and layoffs, alongside a pivot toward monetization-focused live-service models.
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