The forthcoming The Rogue Prince of Persia has been delayed by developer Evil Empire to permit gamers extra time with Hades 2.
The roguelite recreation was initially set for early entry launch subsequent week on 14th May, however has now been delayed to later within the month, with a exact date approaching Monday.
Why? Hades 2 entered early entry firstly of the week and Evil Empire would not need to compete.
“Seeing as everyone and their mum is playing that game (including our entire team…and their mums), we have decided to let people have their fun with it before we release The Rogue Prince of Persia,” stated Evil Empire in an announcement.
“While we’ve got each confidence in The Rogue Prince of Persia, it isn’t on daily basis {that a} recreation in the identical style as you, which is one of essentially the most anticipated upcoming video games of 2024, will launch into Early Access every week earlier than you propose to do the identical.
“We are not prideful enough to ignore the implications of that, and we truly believe that this short delay is the best decision for us and our Early Access journey.”
What’s extra, it does permit the studio to polish the sport additional. Now the staff can check the day one patch and add to it additional.
“We completely understand that this is annoying news to hear for everyone who was eager to play the game, especially so close to the anticipated release,” the assertion concludes. “We can only hold our hands up, apologise and hope that you understand. It will be worth the wait!”
Evil Empire beforehand labored on widespread roguelite Metroidvania Dead Cells, however has now turned its skills to Prince of Persia.
“What it definitely gets from Dead Cells is an enviable forward momentum. The Prince is all leanness and athleticism, decked out like a modern Olympian but with a bright red sash that flows out behind him and highlights his swiftness, his elegance,” stated our Donlan after going hands-on with The Rogue Prince of Persia. “Even in the still moments he is consumed by movement.”
