By Sagar V. Mankar “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown” has been praised as one of the best games of 2024, and many expected it to continue thriving with its newly released DLC. However, recent reports suggest that Ubisoft has disbanded the development team behind the game and canceled plans for a sequel.
According to French gaming journalist Gautoz, speaking on the Origami YouTube channel, Ubisoft made this decision just weeks after the game’s January 2024 launch. Ubisoft Montpellier, the studio responsible for the game, was informed that once all the cosmetic items and small DLC packs were released, “it would be the end” for the game.
The primary reason for this decision seems to be disappointing sales. “The Lost Crown” sold around 300,000 units earning $15 million in revenue, which fell short of Ubisoft’s expectations. Ubisoft reportedly wanted the team to finish their work on the game and then move on to projects with more promising sales potential.
Despite this, some team members at Ubisoft Montpellier tried to convince the company to approve a sequel. Unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful. The team then pushed for two expansions, but these were also rejected. Ubisoft reportedly explained that they needed more developers to work on other projects with better financial prospects. Additionally, they believed that a sequel could harm the long-term sales of “The Lost Crown.”
While this news has not been officially confirmed by Ubisoft, it fits into a larger pattern of financial challenges the company has faced in recent years. Ubisoft has struggled with several underperforming titles since the COVID-19 pandemic, including “Skull and Bones” and “Star Wars Outlaws.” Despite “Star Wars Outlaws” selling over one million copies, it still failed to meet Ubisoft and its investors’ expectations. These financial struggles have reportedly led Ubisoft to consider going private, with plans to increase the stakes of the Guillemot family and Tencent to satisfy shareholders.
Adding to these challenges, Ubisoft’s upcoming title, “Assassin’s Creed Shadows,” has also been surrounded by controversy. Its early access release was canceled, and the game’s launch was delayed.
It’s disappointing to hear that the team behind “The Lost Crown” — which also worked on beloved titles like “Rayman Origins” and “Rayman Legends” — might have been disbanded. Many fans were hoping for a sequel or even a new “Rayman” game, but those dreams seem unlikely for now.
The gaming community awaits official word from Ubisoft regarding these developments.