Summary
A notable insider assured fans that Ubisoft’s long-awaitedBeyond Good and Evil 2was still in development. Recent reports from Ubisoft have led to some worries within the fanbase regarding the status of the development for the highly anticipated prequel to the cult-classicBeyond Good and Evil. Longtime followers of the series have long since feared the cancelation ofBeyond Good and Evil 2, which has garnered a notorious reputation not only for its long development lifecycle but also for its reportedly chaotic management.
Beyond Good and Evilwas a 2003 action-adventure game following the story of Jade, an investigative reporter, martial artist, and hitwoman in the year 2435. While the game wasn’t a commercial success at release, it remains one of the most highly-rated titles of its time, fostering a sizable fanbase even to the modern day. Its player base was big enough that Ubisoft was eventually convinced to officially announce it was developing a prequel back in 2016, followed by a teaser in 2017 and a cinematictrailer forBeyond Good and Evil 2in 2018. Unfortunately, production for the next entry into the series has since been hit with multiple delays due to alleged mismanagement, leading some fans to wonder when or ifBeyond Good and Evil 2will ever see the light of day.
Now, in the aftermath ofUbisoft’s cancellation ofThe Division Heartland, fears were reignited, and fans once again wondered ifBeyond Good and Evil 2would be next on the chopping block. Fortunately, insider Tom Henderson responded to users who echoed this concern on Twitter, with Henderson claiming there was hope for the series and that production was still underway. However, the leaker additionally claimed the development itself was “complicated,” which might hint at ongoing problems with development.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 Development Hit by Setback After Setback
Henderson did not elaborate on what issues might be complicatingBeyond Good and Evil 2’s production, but it wouldn’t be the first time the series' production stumbled on its way to a full release.Beyond Good and Evil 2has already been hit with several shake-ups and scandals since its official announcement. Most notably, series director Michel Ancel, who also directed the original classic, reportedly mismanaged the product until he departed from Ubisoft in 2020. Then reative directorEmile Morel suddenly passed awayin 2023, and there’s been no clear announcement regarding who will replace him on the project.
While the prequel is still in the production pipeline, the lack of clear updates from its developers only exacerbated worries regarding therelease date forBeyond Good and Evil 2. Fans can only hope that the problems plaguing development will soon resolve themselves, andBeyond Good and Evil 2will meet or exceed all expectations when it finally debuts.
Beyond Good and Evil 2
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