Fear of Hades 2 pushes back Prince of Persia's release date

The upcoming action-adventure game, "The Rogue: Prince of Persia" by Ubisoft's affiliate developer, Evil Empire, has been delayed to avoid clashing with the release of the highly anticipated "Hades 2". Initially set for a 14th of May release, the game's new date has been pushed to the 27th of May, giving players time to enjoy "Hades 2" and also providing the team with additional time to perfect the title. The Early Access version of "The Rogue: Prince of Persia" will be available for €19.99, with a potential launch discount for early adopters.

The delay announcement was made via Twitter, humorously noting that the entire development team is engrossed in playing "Hades 2". If "Hollow Knight: Silksong" were to drop within the next two weeks, the tweet joked about "burning the whole thing down". A new gameplay trailer was also released to coincide with the announcement.

Our preview of "The Rogue: Prince of Persia" highlighted a fresh art style, an interesting blend of wall-running mechanics with 2D level design, and a combat system that still needs some polishing. Stay tuned for more updates on this unique interpretation of the classic Prince of Persia franchise in its roguelike form.

The game's early access is now rescheduled for release on 27th May, available for purchase at €19.99.

"The Rogue: Prince of Persia" adds a new twist to the storied Prince of Persia series, which has seen various reiterations and sequels since its original debut in 1989. Known for its pioneering platforming and storytelling, the series has been influential in shaping the adventure platformer genre. With this new entry taking on a roguelike structure, it continues the franchise's tradition of exploring new gameplay mechanics and styles.