Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Faces Team Disbandment After Unsatisfactory Sales

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Disbanded

Recently, PC gaming community members were left reeling by rumored reports that the team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded by Ubisoft. As per a video posted by the French media outlet Origami, this shift comes in response to the game's less-than-stellar performance following its launch. The acclaimed game, despite garnering positive reviews, sold only around 300,000 copies, leading to concerns about its long-term viability within Ubisoft's portfolio.

Developer Insights

French journalist Gauthier Andres mentioned that developers enjoyed their time during the game production process, viewing it as a refuge for those affected by challenges faced on other Ubisoft projects like Beyond Good & Evil 2. However, reports indicate that Ubisoft is shifting focus towards more profitable titles.

Future of Prince of Persia

• Support for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to conclude after releasing DLC and cosmetics.
• Concerns over possible cannibalization of long-term sales with any sequel.
• Executives pushing for greater manpower on projects with better sales potential.

If the team disbandment is accurate, this represents yet another decline for Ubisoft, which has faced recent commercial challenges and falling share prices. In addition, dissatisfaction among employees has led to protests against new return-to-office policies.