Ubisoft Dissolves Development Team for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Initial report, October 23, 2024: The development team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded by Ubisoft. According to a statement from the developer, as cited by BBC News, the majority of the team members have been relocated to other projects where their skills can be utilized. The company emphasized that this decision did not result in any layoffs. Senior producer Abdelhak Elguess expressed Ubisoft's commitment to delivering additional Prince of Persia experiences, including a remake of the 2003 classic, The Sands of Time. As reported by Origami and further cited by IGN, the decision to dissolve the team was allegedly due to The Lost Crown's failure to meet financial expectations. This news follows Ubisoft's revision of its financial targets for the year, prompted by the underwhelming initial sales of Star Wars Outlaws, and the subsequent delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows until February 2025. Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot stated, "Our performance in the second quarter was below expectations, leading us to take swift and decisive action with a renewed focus on a player-centric approach and a commitment to the long-term value of our brands." In an update on October 24, 2024, Ubisoft addressed the reports of the team's disbanding through a statement provided to Eurogamer. Senior producer Abdelhak Elguess confirmed that most team members have been reassigned to other projects, adding, "We recognize the affection players have for this brand, and Ubisoft is eager to introduce more Prince of Persia experiences in the future."