Beyond Good and Evil 2 It hasn’t been cancelled, and its development appears to be ongoing, albeit at an extremely slow pace. The sequel was originally announced 18 years ago and was only relaunched in 2017. After initial strong communication, the project disappeared into the mist of Ubisoft, which has confirmed its development for years without showing off anything new.
However, a new clue suggests that the project is continuing to develop, and it’s unclear what it will become. Rik Godwin, Head Writer and Associate Narrative Director Ubisoft BordeauxIn fact, he has confirmed on social media that he joined the Beyond Good & Evil 2 team a few months ago in a support and advisory role.
Will we see it?
Ubisoft Bordeaux often serves as a support studio for other projects, but in recent years it has taken a more direct role in titles such as Assassin’s Creed Phantoms and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, as well as producing Claws of Awaji, the only expansion to the latest chapter in the series. Note that Ubisoft Bordeaux and Ubisoft Montpellier, which are producing Beyond Good and Evil 2, are geographically close together, making the collaboration logical.
In recent years, the project has Director Fazi Mesmarrequiring further stabilization of production. Some signs have pointed to a return to work, including characters from Beyond Good and Evil 2 appearing in the first chapter of the 20th Anniversary Edition, an element that seems to indicate a clearer direction for the sequel.
The game also survived Ubisoft’s tearful reorganization later this year, which resulted in the cancellation or modification of multiple projects, Partial studio renovation. At that event, Mesmar reiterated the team’s commitment: “Needless to say, I remain saddened by the cancellation from my fellow Ubisoft colleagues and the industry at large. I invite everyone, myself included, to support in any way and whenever possible during this time. We remain committed to making an extraordinary game that our players can enjoy.”
Still, Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains a mystery in every way There has been no news for years.