Ubisoft Scraps Assassin's Creed Shadows Early Access, Dismisses Prince of Persia Team

Ubisoft's recent struggles with game releases have led to significant changes. The early access release for Assassin's Creed Shadows, previously promised to Collector's Edition owners, has been cancelled. Furthermore, the team behind the well-received Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded.

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Early Access Cancelled, Collector's Edition Price Reduced

Ubisoft confirmed the cancellation of Assassin's Creed Shadows' early access via a Discord Q&A. The decision follows the game's February 14, 2025 release date postponement (for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S). The Collector's Edition price has been lowered from $280 to $230, but still includes the artbook, steelbook, figurine, and other announced items. Rumors persist about a potential co-op mode featuring Naoe and Yasuke, but this remains unconfirmed.

Insider Gaming reports that the early access cancellation stems from challenges ensuring historical accuracy and cultural representation, contributing to the release date delay alongside the need for further polish. Season passes for the game have also been scrapped.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Dissolved

Ubisoft Montpellier's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown development team has been dissolved. While the game received positive reviews, Origami reports that the decision was driven by disappointing sales figures, reflecting Ubisoft's overall challenging year.

Abdelhak Elguess, senior producer, stated that the team is proud of their work and confident in the game's long-term success. He confirmed the completion of the post-launch roadmap, including DLC and free content updates. Future plans involve expanding the game's reach to new platforms, including a Mac release anticipated this winter. Team members have transitioned to other projects within Ubisoft. Elguess assured fans of Ubisoft's continued commitment to the Prince of Persia franchise.