Back 10 years ago, Ubisoft Montreal was working on an unannounced Prince of Persia game titled Redemption. For years, footage of this game was quietly lurking on YouTube, mostly overlooked until today. Now, that footage has been noticed and made its way onto Resetera, sparking excitement about the long-dormant series. The video showcases a sort of reboot, featuring arcade-style wall-hopping gameplay and engaging combat with the signature time manipulation. It was in the early stages around 2010, following the release of Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, the series’ last major budget release.
On Twitter, former Ubisoft developer Jonathan Cooper confirmed the footage as a pre-rendered game pitch that Ubisoft ultimately scrapped. He praised the amazing work of animation director Khai Nguyen (from For Honor) and his team, saying that their efforts inspired their own pitch for Assassin’s Creed 3 as it looked so realistic. And it’s interesting to note that perhaps not by chance, Ubisoft’s Prince has now made a kind of comeback within the game For Honor. Last month, For Honor held a Blades of Persia crossover event featuring the character. The footage shows a vibrant and exciting take on the Prince of Persia franchise, with its unique wall-hopping mechanics and engaging combat. It’s clear that Ubisoft has been playing around with ideas for this beloved series, and it will be interesting to see where they take it next.
Overall, this discovery of the long-lost Prince of Persia footage has reignited interest in the franchise and has fans speculating about what the future holds. Whether it’s a full-fledged reboot or a continuation of the series in some way, the potential is there for Ubisoft to create something truly memorable.
