The unexpected announcement of a new Prince of Persia game came as part of the Summer Game Fest. This may have surprised many, given the current focus on The Sands of Time remake by both the press and players. Titled Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, this new instalment is a 2D action-adventure game being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the studio previously recognized for their work on Rayman Legends.
As fans may remember, the original Prince of Persia game was masterminded by Jordan Mechner in 1989. Leveraging motion capture technology, Mechner painstakingly translated each of the character’s movements into the game, an achievement quite remarkable for the time. Now, 34 years later, the series is set to revisit its side-scrolling platform origins.
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
The striking 2.5D graphics immediately catch your eye in the announcement video, which you can view below. Although The Lost Crown is structured as a side-scrolling platform game, it promises to be a dynamic action-adventure experience. Players will step into the role of a warrior named Sargon, who is part of a group known as the Immortals.
Staying true to its roots, the game continues to draw inspiration from Persian mythology. The objective in this new Prince of Persia game is to cleanse the cursed Mount Qaf, progressively journeying towards its summit. As showcased in the trailer, players can anticipate enthralling boss battles and fluid combat.
More details about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will be unveiled in the coming weeks. The game is currently under development for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It’s slated for release on January 18, 2024.
What happened to The Sands of Time remake? Well, no information about that game was shared between Ubisoft’s announcements at the Summer Game Fest panel. The game, which was first announced in 2020 but then went silent, is still under development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will There Be Prince of Persia 6?
At the moment, there are no announcements concerning Prince of Persia 6. Ubisoft’s direction with the Prince of Persia series has been subject to some debate. The Sands of Time remake, as you might be aware, is still in progress. The recently announced game, The Lost Crown, does not tie in directly with the narrative of the primary series. So far, there is no news regarding a sixth instalment in the series.
Is Assassin’s Creed and Prince of Persia The Same?
No, Assassin’s Creed and Prince of Persia are two distinct franchises, though both are managed by Ubisoft. It’s also evident that the Assassin’s Creed series draws significant inspiration from Prince of Persia. However, Ubisoft has been focusing more resources on the Assassin’s Creed franchise, due to its greater financial viability.
Who Is Jordan Mechner?
Jordan Mechner is a multifaceted talent, known as a video game designer, author, screenwriter, and filmmaker. For those of us who are video game lovers, he is recognized as the creator of Karateka and Prince of Persia. In the 1980s, Mechner astoundingly utilized motion-capture technology, a technique seen as revolutionary for its time.
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