Evil Empire, the studio behind The Rogue Prince of Persia, has announced the conclusion of its development for the game, with its most recent anniversary update marking the final planned content. This decision comes as the studio prepares for the upcoming launch of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse.
In a statement shared on the game's Steam page and the studio's X account, Evil Empire explained that while they initially intended for two post-launch updates, they decided to consolidate the most impactful elements into a single release. The developers acknowledged their optimism in previous plans, attributing it to their passion for the project, but expressed confidence that this is the appropriate way to conclude the game's first year of support.
The anniversary update, released on September 17, introduced several enhancements, including refinements to game pacing and an improved endgame experience. The patch notes detailed extensive work, highlighting the team's commitment to polishing the game before transitioning their focus.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on the Horizon
The studio's decision to shift resources away from The Rogue Prince of Persia is timely, as Evil Empire is slated to release Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on October 15. Following this launch, the team will likely be occupied with necessary updates and balance adjustments for the new title based on player feedback.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse represents a significant return for the Castlevania franchise, being its first new entry since 2014's Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. The game is set to feature the series' classic 2D gameplay perspective and will follow the story of Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont, in a narrative that takes place after the events of Castlevania 3.