Many **Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown** fans are puzzled by recent news. Even though the game received **critical acclaim**, its **sales expectations** weren’t met. We’ll explain why **Ubisoft Montpellier** decided to disband the team.
Stay tuned to find out what happened.
Key Takeaways
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown got an 8/10 from IGN but sold poorly.
- Ubisoft Montpellier team was disbanded after the game’s sales missed expectations.
- Ubisoft chose not to make a sequel and focused on Far Cry and Rayman Legends instead.
- The game will have three free updates and one DLC in September and come to Mac by winter 2024.
- Ubisoft stays committed to the Prince of Persia series and may create new games in the future.
Disbandment of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Development Team
Despite being a critical success, *The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown* struggled with sales. Ubisoft’s choice not to create a sequel resulted in the disbanded team.
Poor sales despite critical acclaim
Despite an 8/10 rating from IGN, *Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown* saw poor sales. Ubisoft’s executives shifted focus to games like *Far Cry* and *Rayman Legends* due to higher sales potential.
They worried a sequel might cannibalize sales of the original *Prince of Persia*. The development team was disbanded soon after the game launched on Steam. “The Lost Crown” plans included three free updates and one DLC in September.
It will arrive on Mac by winter 2024.
Critical acclaim wasn’t enough to sustain sales expectations.
Ubisoft’s decision against a sequel
Ubisoft chose not to create a sequel for *Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown*. The game received high praise from critics, but sales did not meet expectations. The main team wanted to make more expansions after the DLC “Mask of Darkness.” Despite this, Ubisoft plans to keep developing the *Prince of Persia* series.
Developers spoke highly of the game’s production. Gauthier Andres tweeted that it was “the best game production in my entire life.” The team also inspired those who worked on *Beyond Good & Evil 2*.
Without a sequel, the development team has now broken up. Ubisoft remains committed to the franchise, looking to build on its existing success.
Conclusion
Though “The Lost Crown” earned praise, it did not achieve strong sales. Ubisoft chose not to pursue a sequel and shifted focus to other projects. Many team members have moved to different roles to use their skills.
Senior Producer Abdelhak Elguess said Ubisoft remains dedicated to “Prince of Persia.” Fans might see new adventures from the series in the future.
