A short social media comment from dependable industry insider Tom Henderson has sparked new talk about what Ubisoft plans to release in 2026. In the middle of an ongoing community discussion about the long-rumored Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake, Henderson replied with the brief phrase, “Prince first.” This is widely taken as a hint that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake will launch before the expected recreation of Assassin’s Creed IV. Both projects have been mentioned in reports as early 2026 releases, and Henderson’s remark suggests the order in which they might arrive.
The conversation started when fans were debating Ubisoft’s quiet schedule ahead of its latest financial report. Some users suggested the company should soon unveil the Black Flag Remake, calling it “the worst kept secret.” Others pointed to the upcoming earnings event as a possible moment for news about AC Invictus or the Black Flag project. When the talk moved to Ubisoft’s 2026 lineup, Henderson chimed in with his short “Prince first” message, implying that the Sands of Time Remake is set to release ahead of the Black Flag remake.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has had a tough development history, including a full project restart and the development being handed over to Ubisoft Montreal. The new version aims to update the 2003 classic with modern character movement, updated combat, and more developed characters, especially Farah. Ubisoft has previously told investors that the game is scheduled to launch before the end of March 2026, putting it within the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year. It is confirmed for current-generation consoles and PC.
In contrast, the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake has not been officially announced, though reports have described it as a total rebuild using Ubisoft’s newer Anvil Pipeline engine. Early information has suggested the project might remove the modern-day sequences to focus more heavily on its eighteenth-century pirate setting, while bringing in looting and combat features from recent games in the franchise. The tentative expectation from multiple trustworthy sources places the remake in early 2026, possibly releasing around March.
Ubisoft is currently supporting recent games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, with more Shadows updates coming during the holiday season. The company is also getting ready for bigger releases in the next few years, including the Prince of Persia remake and whatever shape the revived Black Flag project ultimately takes. While Henderson’s comment is not a formal confirmation, it supports the ongoing industry expectation about Ubisoft’s early 2026 schedule and the likely order in which its major franchise revivals will show up.
