Ubisoft's Recent Decisions: Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ubisoft has made several significant announcements impacting its upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows and the recently released Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. These changes follow a challenging period for the company's game releases.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Early Access Cancelled, Collector's Edition Price Reduced
Ubisoft confirmed the cancellation of Assassin's Creed Shadows' early access, initially planned for Collector's Edition purchasers. This decision, along with the game's delay to February 14, 2025 (for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S), follows reports of challenges in maintaining historical accuracy and cultural representation. The Collector's Edition price has been reduced from $280 to $230, while the included content (artbook, steelbook, figurine, etc.) remains unchanged. Unconfirmed rumors suggest Ubisoft Quebec is exploring the addition of a co-op mode featuring both antagonists, Naoe and Yasuke.
Furthermore, Ubisoft has confirmed there will be no season pass for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Development Team Dissolved
In a surprising move, Ubisoft has disbanded the Ubisoft Montpellier team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, despite positive critical reception. The decision, reported by Origami, cites unmet sales expectations as the primary reason. While specific sales figures haven't been released, Ubisoft has acknowledged disappointment with the game's performance.
Abdelhak Elguess, senior producer of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, stated that the team is proud of their work and committed to the game's long-term success. The post-launch roadmap is complete, including three free content updates and a DLC released in September. The team's focus now shifts to expanding the game's reach to new platforms, with a Mac release anticipated this winter. Ubisoft assures fans of their continued commitment to the Prince of Persia franchise.
