Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown centers around Sargon, who sets out to rescue his kidnapped friend Hassan, the Prince of Persia. Read on to learn more about its story, how it plays, and everything else we know so far.
Everything We Know About Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Story Plot
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a Metroidvania rendition of the classic Prince of Persia series. It follows Sargon, one of the Immortals and friend of Hassan, the Prince of Persia. The prince gets kidnapped into a land where time and space mysteriously shifts. He is then betrayed by a trusted mentor, and is accused of being a traitor to the kingdom.
After surviving a near-death experience, Sargon wakes up unscathed. He eventually finds a mysterious crystal which allows him to harness different time-warping abilities. With his newfound powers, he’ll have to reluctantly fight his way through friends and foes alike to save his friend, the Prince of Persia.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Gameplay
As a Metroidvania, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will feature platforming elements, dangerous hazards, and an extensive interconnected map.
A staple classic in the Prince of Persia series are time-related abilities. Sargon will have access to a variety of time-altering skills, such as setting a version of himself in a past location for him to teleport to, dashing forward, or peeking back into time to discover secrets.
Last but not least, Sargon will face multitudes of enemies in his journey from environment to environment. Armed with his twin Shamshirs, he’ll fight through and combo the opposition, ensuring victory after victory. He’ll also discover and equip himself with a bow in order to be more diverse and attack from long range, allowing for more combo routes to eliminate his foes.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Trailers
Story Trailer
The story trailer sets up the main conflict of the game, where Sargon is betrayed and must set out to rescue the Prince of Persia as he attains various powers over time.
Gameplay Overview Trailer
The gameplay overview trailer shows off all the fascinating Metroidvania gameplay Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has. From exploration, platforming, his time powers, progression, and combat.
World Trailer
The World trailer shows off the different enemies and biomes Sargon will venture into while out on his quest.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Product Information
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| Title | PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE LOST CROWN |
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| Release Date | January 18, 2024, January 15, 2024 (Deluxe Edition or with Ubisoft+) |
| Developer | Ubisoft |
| Publisher | Ubisoft |
| Supported Platforms | PC (Windows), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Metroidvania |
| Number of Players | Single-Player (1) |
| ESRB Rating | ESRB Teen |
| Official Website | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Official Website |
