Prince of Persia®

A Fresh Take on the Legendary Franchise

Prince of Persia returns with a complete reimagining that abandons the familiar Sands of Time trilogy for uncharted territory. This reboot from Ubisoft Montreal introduces a new hero, a mysterious companion named Elika, and an open world structure that breaks from the series' traditionally linear progression. Set in a corrupted version of ancient Persia, the game tasks players with healing a land consumed by darkness.

Non-Linear Exploration in Ancient Persia

The franchise embraces open world design for the first time, letting players choose their own path through the adventure. Rather than following a predetermined route, you decide which corrupted regions to tackle and in what order. This structural shift transforms how the story unfolds, as narrative beats adapt to your chosen progression through the sprawling environments of this fantasy realm.

Acrobatic Combat with AI Partnership

Combat revolves around the dynamic partnership between the Prince and Elika, his magically-gifted ally. The system emphasizes acrobatic combinations and perfectly timed maneuvers over button-mashing, requiring players to master grip falls down building faces, canyon swings, and aerial combat sequences. Elika's AI integration enables special duo moves that extend both traversal possibilities and fighting combinations beyond what either character could achieve alone.

Distinctive Visual Style and Presentation

The game adopts a signature illustrative art direction that sets it apart from previous entries in the series. This cel-shaded approach creates a storybook aesthetic that complements the fantasy setting while maintaining the fluid animation quality essential to the Prince's acrobatic moveset. The visual style supports the game's shift toward a more fantastical interpretation of the Persian mythology that underlies the franchise.

Healing the Corrupted Landscape

Your primary objective involves battling Ahriman's corrupted lieutenants across various regions to restore light to the darkened world. Each area presents environmental puzzles and platforming challenges that require both characters' abilities to overcome. The corruption mechanic serves as both visual storytelling device and gameplay progression system, showing your impact on the world as you cleanse each territory.

Strategic Acrobatic Gameplay

Movement mechanics demand precision and timing as you navigate vertical environments and expansive outdoor areas. The Prince's enhanced mobility toolkit includes wall-running, ledge-grabbing, and environmental interaction that feels more fluid than previous entries. Success depends on reading the environment correctly and executing complex acrobatic sequences that often span multiple screen heights or distances.

PC Platform Considerations

The PC version delivers the complete experience with enhanced visual fidelity and responsive controls suited to keyboard and mouse input. The game's three-year development cycle shows in the polished presentation and stable performance across different hardware configurations. Load times between areas remain minimal, maintaining the flow essential to both exploration and the game's cinematic presentation.