Beyond Good & Evil 2 is reportedly still in pre-production, with at least 250 people working on it at Ubisoft Montpellier as the project approaches another key internal review. Surprisingly, according to sources, the project has yet to enter full production more than 20 years after it was first announced.
According to a report by French outlet Origami, who spoke with people close to development, the game now aims to deliver a story-driven, “solo first” adventure. Co-op remains part of the plan, but an internet connection would no longer be required.
The report describes a major shift from earlier versions built around large multiplayer spaces. Between 2019 and 2022, the team reportedly looked to Fortnite and Destiny as examples of places where players could meet and spend time together.
Origami reports that the next review would determine whether the project can move into full production. Previous reviews repeatedly led to changing goals rather than a settled design.
Some staff reportedly fear cancellation amid Ubisoft’s wider restructuring. Where employees once heard firm assurances of support, they are now being told the outcome is uncertain.
That does not mean the game has been cancelled. The report describes concern over an upcoming decision, rather than a decision already made.
Ubisoft presented Beyond Good & Evil 2 at E3 2017 as a prequel and spiritual successor to the 2003 original. Despite the number in its title, it takes place before the first game.
The public pitch centred on System 3, a star system where players would rise from an unknown pirate to a space legend. Ubisoft described a world populated by human and animal hybrids, with exploration across planets and space.
The company’s official game page still describes an action-adventure RPG playable alone or with friends. It also advertises a seamless online world, reflecting the game’s earlier public pitch rather than confirming the changes described by Origami’s sources.
The franchise has seen a release during the wait. Beyond Good & Evil – 20th Anniversary Edition launched in June 2024, bringing the original adventure to modern platforms with updated visuals, controls and new content exploring Jade’s past.
