Amid major company restructuring and several game cancellations at Ubisoft, long-standing concerns about the fate of Beyond Good and Evil 2 have resurfaced among fans and industry observers.
Originally announced fifteen years ago, the anticipated sequel has faced numerous delays, leadership changes, and industry challenges.
However, Ubisoft has now officially reassured the community that Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in active development, despite recent organizational changes. Last week, Ubisoft underwent a significant restructuring process that resulted in the cancellation of multiple projects, leading to widespread speculation about ongoing titles.
Among the most discussed was Beyond Good and Evil 2, a game that has achieved near-mythical status in the gaming world due to its protracted development cycle, which began following its announcement in 2008.
Concerned fans feared that this sequel, which last surfaced with an alpha demo at E3 2017, might be quietly discontinued amid these latest shake-ups. Addressing these rumors, Ubisoft creative director Fawzi Mesmar shared a clear message via his official LinkedIn page, stating: "Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me over the past few days regarding recent news at Ubisoft.
Myself, my team, and our project Beyond Good and Evil 2 are unaffected by recent changes." While this statement does not provide new gameplay details or a projected release date for the sequel, it unequivocally affirms that the project and its development staff have not been impacted by Ubisoft's recent internal restructuring. The path to Beyond Good and Evil 2’s release has been marked by significant internal changes, including the departure of series creator Michel Ancel from Ubisoft and the gaming industry in 2020, and the passing of original creative director Emile Morel in 2023.
Despite these setbacks, Ubisoft has never officially canceled the game, and Mesmar’s recent reassurance provides much-needed clarity. Beyond Good and Evil 2, the sequel to Ubisoft’s cult classic action-adventure game, stands as one of the most ambitious projects ever linked to the company.
While the title’s final platforms have not been confirmed, it remains a frequent topic of speculation for Nintendo Switch fans and industry analysts, especially given Ubisoft’s history of supporting Nintendo hardware through releases on the Switch and eShop, as well as prominent showcases at Nintendo Direct events in years past. As the twentieth anniversary of the original Beyond Good and Evil draws closer, Ubisoft’s renewed commitment may raise hopes for new information or footage in forthcoming announcements.
For now, fans can rest assured that Beyond Good and Evil 2 continues to move forward, surviving yet another round of industry turbulence, and maintaining its place as one of the most watched titles in gaming development history.
Originally announced fifteen years ago, the anticipated sequel has faced numerous delays, leadership changes, and industry challenges.
However, Ubisoft has now officially reassured the community that Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in active development, despite recent organizational changes. Last week, Ubisoft underwent a significant restructuring process that resulted in the cancellation of multiple projects, leading to widespread speculation about ongoing titles.
Among the most discussed was Beyond Good and Evil 2, a game that has achieved near-mythical status in the gaming world due to its protracted development cycle, which began following its announcement in 2008.
Concerned fans feared that this sequel, which last surfaced with an alpha demo at E3 2017, might be quietly discontinued amid these latest shake-ups. Addressing these rumors, Ubisoft creative director Fawzi Mesmar shared a clear message via his official LinkedIn page, stating: "Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me over the past few days regarding recent news at Ubisoft.
Myself, my team, and our project Beyond Good and Evil 2 are unaffected by recent changes." While this statement does not provide new gameplay details or a projected release date for the sequel, it unequivocally affirms that the project and its development staff have not been impacted by Ubisoft's recent internal restructuring. The path to Beyond Good and Evil 2’s release has been marked by significant internal changes, including the departure of series creator Michel Ancel from Ubisoft and the gaming industry in 2020, and the passing of original creative director Emile Morel in 2023.
Despite these setbacks, Ubisoft has never officially canceled the game, and Mesmar’s recent reassurance provides much-needed clarity. Beyond Good and Evil 2, the sequel to Ubisoft’s cult classic action-adventure game, stands as one of the most ambitious projects ever linked to the company.
While the title’s final platforms have not been confirmed, it remains a frequent topic of speculation for Nintendo Switch fans and industry analysts, especially given Ubisoft’s history of supporting Nintendo hardware through releases on the Switch and eShop, as well as prominent showcases at Nintendo Direct events in years past. As the twentieth anniversary of the original Beyond Good and Evil draws closer, Ubisoft’s renewed commitment may raise hopes for new information or footage in forthcoming announcements.
For now, fans can rest assured that Beyond Good and Evil 2 continues to move forward, surviving yet another round of industry turbulence, and maintaining its place as one of the most watched titles in gaming development history.
