# Ubisoft writer confirms ongoing work on long-delayed Beyond Good and Evil 2

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/beyond-good-and-evil-2-shows-surprising-new-signs-of-life/
- Published: 2026-09-25T18:35:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-26T00:49:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Polygon
- Original article: https://www.polygon.com/beyond-good-and-evil-2-update-developer-working/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Beyond Good and Evil 2 remains in development.
- Ubisoft writer Rik Godwin joined the project two months ago.
- The sequel has been in production for over 18 years.

## Summary

Ubisoft narrative director and lead writer Rik Godwin has confirmed that he has worked on Beyond Good and Evil 2 for the past two months, providing a fresh indication that the long-delayed sequel remains in active development. His authorised announcement suggests Ubisoft is still allocating staff to the project despite its severe financial pressures and extensive restructuring.

Announced in May 2008, Beyond Good and Evil 2 has surpassed Duke Nukem Forever as the longest-in-development AAA game, with its last major public showing being a 2017 trailer. Ubisoft reported a €1.3 billion operating loss for the year ending March 2026, cancelled six games and cut 1,200 jobs, while original director Michel Ancel left the company in 2020.

## Coverage

- [Polygon: Ubisoft writer confirms ongoing work on long-delayed Beyond Good and Evil 2](https://www.polygon.com/beyond-good-and-evil-2-update-developer-working/)
- [GameSpot: Yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Somehow Still In Development](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/yes-beyond-good-evil-2-is-somehow-still-in-development/)

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