Ethan Crossfield 
Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still moving forward at Ubisoft, according to a developer who confirmed that he has supported the project during part of 2026. The update is limited and does not include new footage, gameplay details, or a release window, but it offers fresh evidence that the long-delayed adventure remains active after Ubisoft’s recent wave of cuts.
What happened with Beyond Good and Evil 2?
Rik Godwin, Ubisoft Bordeaux’s Lead Writer and Associate Narrative Director, said on Bluesky that he has worked on Beyond Good and Evil 2 in a support and consulting capacity during some of 2026. He was authorized to confirm his involvement, but did not share additional information about the game. Bordeaux is one of several support studios contributing to the project and is located northwest of Ubisoft Montpellier, the main studio behind development. Godwin joined Bordeaux in November 2023. His other listed work includes Assassin’s Creed Shadows and the Last Rite expansion for Ghost Recon Wildlands. The confirmation follows an earlier statement from director Fawzi Mesmar that development was continuing.
Why the update matters
Beyond Good and Evil 2 was first announced in 2008, while the current version was presented at E3 2017 after years of uncertainty. Ubisoft has described it as a prequel to the original Beyond Good and Evil, with both its single-player and cooperative modes requiring a consistent internet connection. Since then, official communication has been sparse. The game has now spent more than two decades in development and has exceeded Duke Nukem Forever’s development cycle, making it one of the industry’s most persistent unfinished projects. Its survival is especially notable after Ubisoft’s January 2026 layoffs, which closed some studios and accompanied the cancellation of projects including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake.
What to watch next
The last substantial tease arrived through Beyond Good and Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition in 2024. That release included an exclusive treasure hunt connected narratively to the upcoming game and offered more insight into Jade’s childhood. However, neither that material nor Godwin’s update establishes a launch timetable. Fans should therefore treat the staff confirmation as a development-status signal rather than a sign that a release announcement is imminent. Ubisoft will need to explain the project’s current scope, development progress, and online requirements before expectations can be reset with confidence.
Key takeaways for fans
- Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in development at Ubisoft.
- Rik Godwin has supported the project during part of 2026.
- The game still has no announced release date.
- Ubisoft Bordeaux is contributing alongside Ubisoft Montpellier and other support studios.
Expert View
This is encouraging news, but only in the narrowest sense: it confirms ongoing work rather than meaningful momentum. After such a long and interrupted development history, Ubisoft’s next major update must provide concrete evidence of direction and progress. Until then, Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains more notable for its endurance than for what players can reliably expect to play.
