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Evil Empire, known for supporting Dead Cells, has taken over post-launch development of Brotato, a popular roguelike shooter with over 10 million players, promising new content and updates including a new mob called 'The Gobbler' in its upcoming October update.
The Rogue Prince of Persia, a 2D action platforming roguelite by Evil Empire, is now available on PC in Steam Early Access. Players take on the role of the Prince in a mythical version of Ctesiphon, battling through procedurally generated levels to save the city from the evil chief Nogai.
The next game in the Prince of Persia series, titled The Rogue Prince of Persia, is set to be developed by Dead Cells studio Evil Empire and will launch in Early Access on May 14, 2024. The game will feature a stylish new art direction and gameplay, blending 2D platformer elements with metroidvania and roguelite features. The announcement follows rumors of the game's existence, with the official reveal coming at the end of the Triple-i Initiative Showcase. While the release date for the full version is yet to be announced, the game is set to enter Early Access on Steam next month.
Ubisoft has announced a new Prince of Persia game, "The Rogue Prince of Persia," developed in collaboration with Evil Empire, the studio behind Dead Cells. Set for release on Steam early access on May 14, the game is a sidescrolling roguelite featuring the iconic Prince of Persia moveset and Persian-inspired biomes. Players can expect a variety of weapons and gameplay experiences, with plans for updates based on early access feedback.
The Rogue Prince of Persia, a roguelite game developed by Evil Empire, is set to launch on Steam Early Access in May 2024, with platforms other than PC yet to be confirmed. The game aims to blend challenging platforming with the series' acrobatics and features a hand-drawn art style. While its release on Nintendo Switch is uncertain, it marks the second Prince of Persia game release in a year, following the franchise's venture into the Metroidvania genre in January.
Ubisoft announced a new roguelite sidescrolling game called The Rogue: Prince of Persia, developed by Evil Empire, which combines the Prince of Persia series' acrobatic combat and platforming with roguelite elements like procedurally generated stages and randomized loot drops. The game, set to launch in Early Access on May 14, emphasizes fluid platforming and combat, and features a unique wall-run mechanic. It also incorporates storytelling and a memory board system, allowing players to track interactions with supporting characters. The developers aim to stay true to the classic Prince of Persia formula while offering a stylized approach to the roguelite genre.
Ubisoft is reportedly aiming to release a "roguelite" game titled 'The Rogue Prince of Persia' later this year, developed by Evil Empire, the co-developer of Dead Cells. The game is set to launch in Early Access on Steam and will receive constant free updates based on community feedback, with an art style inspired by Franco-Belgian comics. This follows the announcement of a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, which has been delayed multiple times.
Ubisoft is reportedly working on a Prince of Persia roguelike game titled The Rogue Prince of Persia, developed by Evil Empire, set to launch on Steam early access later this year with plans for constant free updates based on community feedback. The game's art direction is inspired by Franco-Belgian comics, and it has been in development for four years. This news follows the well-received Prince of Persia revival earlier this year and comes after Evil Empire's announcement that it would no longer be working on Dead Cells, teasing new projects in the works at the studio.
Ubisoft is teaming up with Dead Cells developer Evil Empire to release a new Prince of Persia game, 'The Rogue Prince of Persia,' in Steam Early Access later this year. The game, a Roguelite, will receive constant free updates and draw inspiration from Franco-Belgian comics. This marks Ubisoft's first day-one Steam release since 2019 and is the result of a discussion between Evil Empire and Ubisoft at GDC in 2019. The game has been in development for four years and is targeting an Early Access release on Steam in the near future.
The original Dead Cells designer criticizes Motion Twin for abandoning the game to focus on their new title, Windblown, calling it a "greedy" and "one-way strategy" that leaves loyal players and employees at Evil Empire behind. The decision to cancel all upcoming updates for Dead Cells has sparked controversy, with the former lead designer expressing disappointment and alleging that the move is to make room for Windblown. Motion Twin has yet to respond to the criticism.
Former Dead Cells lead designer Sébastien Benard criticizes Motion Twin's decision to end Dead Cells updates, calling it a "marketing stunt" to make way for Windblown, Motion Twin's upcoming game. Benard feels this decision betrays the game's community and the current development team, Evil Empire. He apologizes for his "blunt words" but emphasizes the significant work done by Evil Empire in keeping the game fresh and alive. He speculates that Motion Twin's decision may be driven by a desire to maintain control over the Dead Cells legacy and create space for Windblown.
Sébastien Bénard, former lead designer of Dead Cells, expresses dissatisfaction with Motion Twin's decision to end creative work on the game, citing an abrupt and one-way strategy that leaves loyal players and employees behind. He acknowledges the success of the game and the involvement of Evil Empire in its continued development, while also highlighting his disillusionment with Motion Twin's development cycle. Bénard's frustration with the conclusion of Dead Cells' creative development is apparent, as he questions the decision and the impact on loyal players and employees.
Former Dead Cells lead designer Sébastien Benard criticizes Motion Twin's decision to end development on the game, calling it "the worst imaginable a**hole move" against its co-developer Evil Empire. Benard, who left Motion Twin and formed Deepnight Games, also comments on the situation behind his departure and expresses support for Evil Empire's future projects. Motion Twin and Evil Empire have both released statements regarding the end of Dead Cells development, with Evil Empire shifting focus to new games.
Dead Cells developers Motion Twin are preparing to release the final update, Update 35: 'The End Is Near', as they shift focus to new projects. The update marks the end of their creative journey with the game, following a successful run of seven years and four major DLC expansions. The current custodians, Evil Empire, are also moving on to new "secret projects", with Motion Twin working on their new action roguelike Windblown. The developers are committed to keeping Dead Cells fresh and original, and are actively addressing bug fixes and quality of life issues.
Motion Twin and Evil Empire have announced the end of further development for Dead Cells, with the 35th update being the final one for the popular 2D roguelike. Both studios will now focus on new projects, including an animated series set in the Dead Cells world. Despite the end of active development, Evil Empire will continue to support Dead Cells through 2025.