Yes, Ubisoft Is All in on Lost Franchise That Surprisingly Gained 2 Million Players but Can It Replace Assassin’s Creed?

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Yes, Ubisoft Is All in on Lost Franchise That Surprisingly Gained 2 Million Players but Can It Replace Assassin’s Creed?

There was a time when Prince of Persia stood as one of gaming’s most iconic titles. With its fluid parkour, time-bending mechanics, and charismatic protagonist, it created a magic few games could match. But Ubisoft slowly shifted its attention toward the rising Assassin’s Creed series.

And as time passed, the Prince slowly disappeared. Despite a few attempts to revive it, the franchise never quite found its footing again. In 2024, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launched, bringing the franchise back to its platforming roots.

The game offered a solid experience, but didn’t receive the marketing push it needed. Worse, reports surfaced that the development team pushing for a sequel was cut off, destroying any hopes for a sequel. It felt like the Prince was once again being left behind. Until now.

Is Prince of Persia making a surprise comeback?

When all hope seemed lost, no new games announced, no sequel in sight, came a twist no one saw coming. Out of nowhere, the official social media account announced that The Lost Crown had reached 2 million players. Accompanying the

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was a cryptic but powerful message:

You’ve revived the legend. The Prince is back, and believe us — he’s just warming up.

If this is not enough to wake up the long-lost fans of the franchise, then nothing will be. That single line was enough to send ripples through the community. Could this be a hint at a sequel? Is Ubisoft finally acknowledging the franchise’s potential again?

While no new game or a sequel has been confirmed yet, this is arguably the clearest sign in over a decade that Prince of Persia is back on Ubisoft’s radar, and possibly back in the game.

Sure, a few spin-offs and remakes were planned in the past, but most were delayed or canceled, and the franchise eventually faded into the background, taking with it the fluid movement, clever puzzles, and iconic time-rewind mechanic that gave the series its identity.

So now that this announcement has been made, maybe, just maybe, there is still hope.

Can the revival take the crown from Assassin’s Creed?

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? | Image Credit: Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Shadows

When comparing Prince of Persia to Assassin’s Creed, it’s clear that AC has grown into something far ******* than the Prince ever was. Over the past decade, it has evolved into Ubisoft’s flagship franchise, delivering massive open-world games with historical settings, profound lore, and global appeal.

Yes, the series has had its rough patches: bloated gameplay, gameplay fatigue, and criticism over formulaic design. But it always bounced back. And with the recent hype and positive response surrounding Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, the studio has once again found solid footing for the franchise.

So, the idea that PoP could replace AC isn’t really on the table or even in the thoughts, at least not right now.

That said, it’s worth remembering this exact shift happened once before. Prince of Persia was the studio’s golden child (it even spawned movies) until Assassin’s Creed came along and stole the spotlight. So while the chances are slim, nothing is impossible.

In the end, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, crossing 2 million players, has reignited a spark that fans thought was long gone. No, it won’t dethrone Assassin’s Creed, but it doesn’t have to.

It now needs consistent support, thoughtful development, and a studio willing to believe in its legacy. The Prince doesn’t need to take over. He just needs to rise again, and this time, stay.

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