Beyond Good & Evil 2 remains in pre-production with 250 developers

The title remains in pre-production with at least 250 staff members working on it, mostly located at Ubisoft Montpellier. The team is nearing a crucial evaluation phase that will decide if development advances to the next stage.

The project has changed its focus several times. Reports indicate the game has tested various multiplayer styles, encompassing matchmade squads, two-player co-op, and four-player teams. The current plan is a solo-first adventure that does not require a constant online connection, though users can still experience the story in co-op. The combat direction has reportedly shifted from a Zelda-like style to one similar to Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Spider-Man series.

The game continues to use the Voyager engine. Ubisoft has not announced a release date or launch platforms for the title. The project is developing while Ubisoft undergoes workforce reductions and restructuring.