Evil Empire, the developer behind The Rogue Prince of Persia, provides an intriguing backstory on the game’s conception. The project emerged through a chance encounter at GDC, where the team pitched their vision for a 2D action platformer Prince of Persia game to Ubisoft. Despite having a smaller team, the developers emphasize that The Rogue Prince of Persia is a distinct entity, not a reskin of Dead Cells. It draws inspiration from modern Prince of Persia entries, focusing on fluid acrobatics and fast-paced combat. Launching in Early Access on Steam next month, the game aims to evolve through community feedback, a strategy that has proven successful for indie games like Dead Cells and Hades.