{
  "id": 9771093,
  "title": "After nearly 19 years in development hell, Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 is somehow still showing signs of life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/after-nearly-19-years-in-development-hell-ubisofts-beyond-good-evil-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T13:36:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-good-and-evil-2-signs-of-life-writer"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly 18 years after its initial announcement in 2008, Ubisoft's long-awaited sequel to Beyond Good & Evil, Beyond Good & Evil 2, appears to be alive and in development, according to a Ubisoft Bordeaux developer. The game, which was unveiled at E3 2008, has been stuck in development hell ever since, with sporadic updates and rumors keeping fans hopeful. In a recent post, lead writer and associate narrative director Rik Godwin confirmed the project's ongoing development, stating he has been working on it as part of a support/consultant role. Despite the excitement, the current state of Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains a mystery, leaving fans to wonder if the game will ever see the light of day.",
  "summary": "Sound the alarm! Alert your loved ones! Nearly 18 years after its original announcement, Beyond Good & Evil 2 apparently still isn't dead, according to a Ubisoft Bordeaux developer who says he's been working on the game for months. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "Ubisoft's Beyond Good & Evil 2 development resumes after 18 years",
    "Lead writer Rik Godwin confirms project's ongoing development",
    "Current state of Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains unknown"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}