Ubisoft Announces Changes to Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ubisoft has made several adjustments to its upcoming titles, impacting both Assassin's Creed Shadows and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The early access release for Assassin's Creed Shadows, initially planned for Collector's Edition purchasers, has been canceled.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Updates:
- Early Access Cancellation: The early access period for Assassin's Creed Shadows has been scrapped. The game will now launch simultaneously for all players on February 14, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Collector's Edition Price Reduction: The price of the Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition has been reduced from $280 to $230. The edition still includes the artbook, steelbook, figurine, and other previously announced items.
- Potential Co-op Mode: Unconfirmed reports suggest Ubisoft Quebec is exploring the addition of a co-op mode allowing players to control both antagonists, Naoe and Yasuke. This remains unverified.
- No Season Pass: Ubisoft has confirmed that there will be no season pass for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
According to Insider Gaming, the cancellation of early access stems from challenges ensuring historical accuracy and cultural representation. These issues also contributed to the game's release date delay.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Disbanded:
Ubisoft has dissolved the development team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown at Ubisoft Montpellier. Despite positive critical reception, the decision was made due to the game failing to meet sales expectations.
While Ubisoft hasn't released specific sales figures, they've acknowledged disappointment with the game's performance. Senior producer Abdelhak Elguess stated that the team is proud of their work and that the game's post-launch content roadmap is complete. The team is now focusing on bringing the game to Mac by this winter and transitioning to new projects. Ubisoft remains committed to future Prince of Persia titles.
