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Prince of Persia remake cancellation leads Ubisoft to its worst day ever; Citadel short bet pays off

January 22, 2026

Ubisoft Entertainment faced its worst day ever on the stock market following the cancellation of six video game titles, including the highly anticipated Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake. This decision is part of a significant restructuring effort within the company.

Prince of Persia remake cancellation leads Ubisoft to its worst day ever; Citadel short bet pays off

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Ubisoft cancelled six video game titles, including the Prince of Persia remake.
The cancellation led to a record drop in Ubisoft's stock price.
The Prince of Persia remake faced a troubled development cycle.
The restructuring is aimed at improving Ubisoft's financial situation.

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Prince of Persia remake cancellation leads Ubisoft to its worst day ever; Citadel short bet pays off

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