Ubisoft’s Regal Restructuring: Prince of Persia’s Fickle Fate
In the world of gaming, where Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reigned briefly on its thrones of critics’ acclaim, the winds of change have swept through Ubisoft’s castle. Yes, the Montpellier studio‘s team has been – *insert dramatic music here* – effectively disbanded! If you thought the only way to knock a team off their brave platform was with a particularly aggressive Mario jump, think again!
Behind the Curtain of Cutting-Edge Gaming
Released to glowing reviews in January, this slippery little gem somehow failed to hit those tricky sales targets. You know, the ones that are just like exams – they’re always set a little too high. Perhaps the overlords of Ubisoft were expecting a sales performance akin to that of their beloved Assassin’s Creed series, but alas! It seems our warrior Sargon didn’t manage to sell as many swords as they had hoped.
Ubisoft, in a very formal manner, assured us that most of the original team has “shifted to other projects that will benefit from their expertise.” Translation: “We’re not letting you go; we’re just sending you on an extended vacation… to other games.” Now how’s that for a Friday afternoon pep talk?
“I was confident in the game’s long-term success,” said Senior Producer Abdelhak Elguess. That’s what they all say during a round of layoffs, isn’t it?
So What’s Next for Our Prince?
Fear not, loyal fans! While the team may be scattering like pixels in the wind, Elguess has promised us *drumroll, please* – more Prince of Persia experiences are on the horizon. And let’s not forget about the 2003 remake of Sands of Time, which Ubisoft assures us is in progress. But, you know, finding your way back to a game that’s been in the bowels of development for what seems like eons is no small task; it’s one giant leap for gaming, and at least two steps back on the release calendar.
Assassin’s Creed Strikes Back (Or Delays Again)
Adding to the drama, the big release of the year from Ubisoft, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, has been shoved back for the umpteenth time. This, after already experiencing a flurry of criticisms from the gaming community regarding the recent bungled release of Star Wars: Outlaws. If Ubisoft keeps moving stuff around like musical chairs, someone might accidentally sit on a very expensive chair indeed! And let’s face it, no one loves a game that feels rushed, much like a bad first date!
In Conclusion: A Kingdom for Gamers?
Ubisoft’s commitment to “creating games for fans that everyone can enjoy” sounds lovely, but as they say, seeing is believing. With the industry in flux and fan expectations soaring higher than our heroic protagonist’s jump, they might want to keep their swords sharp and their ideas even sharper! As of now, all we can do is hope that one day soon, our beloved Prince will rise again and give us a sequel worth fighting for.
