Ubisoft Announces Changes to Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Ubisoft has made several significant announcements regarding its upcoming titles, impacting both Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The company confirmed the cancellation of Assassin's Creed Shadows' early access period, originally planned for Collector's Edition purchasers. Furthermore, the development team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been dissolved.

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Early Access Cancelled and Collector's Edition Price Reduction

Ubisoft revealed the cancellation of Assassin's Creed Shadows' early access via a Discord Q&A. This decision follows the game's release date postponement to February 14, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The reason cited, according to Insider Gaming, is the need for further refinement to ensure historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity. This also contributed to the delay.

In other news, Ubisoft announced the price reduction of the Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition from $280 to $230. The revised price still includes the artbook, steelbook, figurine, and other previously announced items. Rumors also suggest the addition of a co-op mode featuring Naoe and Yasuke, though this remains unconfirmed.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Development Team Disbanded

Unexpectedly, Ubisoft has disbanded the Ubisoft Montpellier team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Despite positive critical reception, the decision stems from the game's failure to meet sales expectations, as reported by Origami. 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 in an IGN interview that the team is proud of their work and confident in the game's long-term success. He confirmed the completion of the post-launch roadmap, including free content updates and a DLC released in September. The team's focus now shifts to expanding the game's reach to new platforms, including a planned Mac release this winter. Elguess assures fans that Ubisoft remains committed to the Prince of Persia franchise and plans to deliver future installments.