Beyond Good and Evil 2 gets first official update from Ubisoft in years: ‘working as we speak’
Ubisoft has confirmed that Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in active development, providing the first official update on the long-delayed sequel in years. Brand director Loïc Gounon made the announcement during a video interview with Polygon that primarily focused on Rayman Legends Retold, stating the team is “working as we speak.”
The confirmation offers relief to players who have faced years of uncertainty about the project’s status. Ubisoft has historically been sparse with updates on Beyond Good and Evil 2, leaving fans to search for indirect signs of progress. This communication vacuum intensified speculation about whether the game was still in development or had been quietly shelved.
The confirmation aligns with previous reporting from Eurogamer, which discovered last November that Ubisoft was actively recruiting staff for the project—a signal that development work was ongoing despite the official silence. Gounon’s direct acknowledgment now provides explicit confirmation that the sequel has continued to progress through active development.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 has faced a notably troubled development cycle since its announcement. The game remains one of Ubisoft’s most anticipated projects for longtime fans of the franchise, making any official word on its status significant. With this confirmation, Ubisoft has at least signaled that the project has not been abandoned, though specific details about timeline, gameplay features, or platforms remain unavailable.