Ubisoft Says Prince Of Persia Is "Just Warming Up" As Lost Crown Surpasses 2 Million Players

Posted by GameSpot - All News on 2025-05-02 00:15:00
Discussion Points:
  • The impact of free-to-play models on game development and player engagement.
  • The challenges faced by game developers in maintaining a player base over time.
  • Ubisoft's decision to disband the development team for The Lost Crown and its potential implications for future games in the series.
Summary:

Ubisoft has confirmed that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has surpassed 2 million players, nearly 15 months after its release. The news comes as a surprise, considering the game's lower-than-forecasted sales led to the disbandment of its development team in October 2024. However, the company appears to be teasing a bright future for the series, stating that "The Prince is back, and believe usu2014he's just warming up." The distinction between player count and sales is also noteworthy, highlighting the complexities of measuring game success. Ubisoft's next steps for the series remain unclear."}","summary":""}

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Original Message:

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has surpassed 2 million players, Ubisoft said in a brief announcement. The news comes roughly 15 months after The Lost Crown's release in January 2024, and Ubisoft appears to be teasing a bright future for the series.

"Well over 2M players by now," Ubisoft said on the Prince of Persia's official X account." You’ve revived the legend. The Prince is back, and believe us--he's just warming up."

What Ubisoft has in store for The Prince of Persia is anyone's guess, though. The company disbanded The Lost Crown's development team in October 2024 on account of lower-than-forecasted sales, though those who worked on the game were shuffled around to different parts of Ubisoft and not laid off. It's worth noting that 2 million players isn't the same as 2 million sales. The Lost Crown was available on Ubisoft+, Ubisoft's subscription service, and has also been part of the PS Plus Extra and Premium.

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