The sport failed to satisfy inside gross sales expectations.
Whereas many a fan who performed Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown was happy by the sport, the resultant gross sales have been nonetheless disappointing. A lot in order that Ubisoft has opted to disband the staff that developed the sport. Whereas that is disappointing information, it’s value noting that Ubisoft alleges no layoffs got here on account of this determination.
Ubisoft has been having a really tough go of issues these days, with Star Wars: Outlaws receiving a lukewarm reception from critics and followers alike, and the delay of Murderer’s Creed Shadows, which itself has been mired in controversy because it was introduced owing to questionable interpretation of Japanese historical past and illustration. The corporate’s inventory costs have been tumbling and there’s even discuss that Ubisoft may find yourself being bought by Tencent if issues don’t flip round.
Regardless of this maneuver, Ubisoft assures followers that there shall be extra Prince of Persia sooner or later, together with the oft-delayed remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Supply: BBC
