PRINCE OF PERSIA Studio Delays Steam Launch Amid HADES Competition

Evil Empire's upcoming game, The Rogue Prince of Persia, is shifting its Steam Early Access date due to the overwhelming popularity of Hades 2. Originally set to launch on May 14, 2024, the team decided to postpone their release, recognizing the stiff competition and preferring to further polish their game. This delay will allow for additional features and bug fixes, ultimately lowering stress levels for the production team.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is described as a 2D action-platforming rogue-lite game set in Ctesiphon during a Hun invasion. The game equips the Prince with a mystical bola granting resurrection upon death. Players will navigate various biomes, employ new weapons, and gather allies to fend off the city's destruction. The developers confirmed a new Early Access launch date will be revealed on May 13, ensuring the game will still debut within the same month.

The developers have postponed the original release date, yet they assure that The Rogue Prince of Persia will enter Steam Early Access within the same month. The new launch date is set to be announced on Monday, May 13, 2024.

The Prince of Persia series has been a staple in the gaming world since its initial release in 1989. Known for its innovative platform gameplay and narrative depth, the franchise has seen various iterations and reboots. The Rogue Prince of Persia seems to continue this legacy with its rogue-lite take on the adventure genre, mixing the classic Prince of Persia formula with modern gameplay mechanics. While the game is not a direct sequel or remake, it follows in the series' tradition of offering intricate platforming challenges and a rich setting based on Persian mythology.