Tag: Prince of Persia
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Mostly 'Shifted to Other Projects', Ubisoft Confirms
Update: Ubisoft responds
Side-scrolling Metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launched early in 2024 to universal critical acclaim, but according to a new report, it's failed to impress the big wigs at Ubisoft. Apparently, the team at Ubisoft Montpellier who produced this title has been disbanded. This comes from French journalist Gautoz...
News Big Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Update Out Now, Story DLC Drops in September
Beneath the mask
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown may not subscribe to Ubisoft's trademark open world and live service formula, but that isn't stopping the developer from giving the game a lot of post-launch support. Confirmed during the company's summer showcase, the action platformer has a new 'Divine Trials' update — which is out now — and...
News Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Gets the Tiniest of Teasers, Now Targeting 2026
Time is a construct
Does a 30-second trailer that shows basically nothing but a target release window really count as a teaser? We're not so sure, but that's all we've got to work with when it comes to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. The project, which has been stop-start for years now, was acknowledged during Ubisoft's summer showcase...
News Ubisoft Calls in Second Studio for Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake
Ubisoft Toronto answers the call
Ubisoft has tasked another of its internal development studios, Ubisoft Toronto, to assist with developing the troubled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, which has been under wraps at Ubisoft Montreal for some time now. Announcing its assistance on Twitter, Ubisoft Toronto revealed it would be joining forces...
News Boss Rush Mode, Better Fast Travel in New Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Update
Track your best bouts on a leaderboard
2024's best Metroidvania (so far) Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has taken a patch today on PS5, PS4 that bundles in two new boss-related modes and some quality-of-life updates to make fast travelling across its vast map far easier. If you beat the challenge posed in the Boss Rush mode, you'll unlock a new...
News The Rogue Prince of Persia Is Real on PC, Coming to 'Other Platforms' Later
Let's rogue
Last week's leak was bang on: The Rogue Prince of Persia is real, and it is indeed a roguelite action platformer from Evil Empire — the developer that's been in charge of updating Dead Cells post-launch. It looks like a really promising project in its reveal trailer, but there's just one problem: it's yet to be confirmed for release on...
News Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Reportedly 'Completely Redone', Still a Ways Off
Adopting "more realistic approach"
Video game outlet Insider Gaming has managed to get its hands on some in-development footage of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. The project was initially announced in 2020, but was met with heavy criticism thanks mostly to the direction of its visuals. The backlash was so strong that Ubisoft decided to
Rumour Prince of Persia Roguelite in Development at Dead Cells Studio
Going rogue
Despite Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown releasing just a few months ago, there's apparently another spinoff Prince of Persia title currently in development, and it's heading to early access through Steam later this year. According to Insider Gaming, this next game is a roguelite adventure, suitably titled 'The Rogue Prince of Persia'...
News Story DLC and Multiple Free Updates Revealed for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
The first is out on 20th March
Ubisoft Montpellier has today confirmed the slate of free and paid updates it has planned for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, having first teased them last month. The main addition takes the form of a paid story DLC arriving in the second half of 2024, but releasing between now and then are three updates adding new...
News Superb Metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to Get Free Updates
First one will be out soon
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown studio Ubisoft Montpellier has announced it'll be delivering a series of free PS5, PS4 updates for the game in the coming months. That content will take the shape of new modes and challenges, with the first one "coming soon". As a tease, it's suggested you train with Artaban and play the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Prince or pauper?
Now that it's been out on PS5 and PS4 for about a week, we want to know what you think of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The side-scrolling adventure got some really high review scores from critics, despite its obvious deviation from the more well-known Prince of Persia formula (but then it's been ages since the series' previous...
Poll Are You Playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Lost and found
It may not be the Prince of Persia revival that some fans wanted, but Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown seems to be kicking 2024's release schedule off with a bit of a bang. The action-platformer's been given high review scores across the board, and we want to know if you're sold on this new-look adventure. "Prince of Persia: The Lost...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's PS5, PS4 Accessibility Goes Above and Beyond
That's the way to do it
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a side-scrolling Metroidvania, which can be an intimidating genre for those unfamiliar with the format. Fortunately, publisher Ubisoft has incorporated a veritable suite of accessibility options, which will not only help those with disabilities – but also literally anyone who chooses to...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown NPC Sneaks Through with Text-to-Speech Audio at Launch
Not so fast buddy
Ubisoft seems to have a bonafide hit on its hands with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, critically at least, and we awarded Sargon's latest adventure an 8/10 in our own review. But as slick as the game is, it looks like one slipped by the goalie, as Ubisoft confirms the game will ship with a specific NPC still using placeholder...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Stealth approach
Update: As suggested, the playable demo for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Just in case you haven't seen them, the action platformer is getting some really good reviews — so it's probably worth checking out the aforementioned demo for yourself! <related ids="160271"> Original...
News Get Lost in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Dark World on PS5, PS4
It's about time
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft's imminent action platformer, will see the return of the titular Prince in an all-new adventure, the first since 2010's The Forgotten Sands. Forgoing 3D, this more traditional style will hearken to the series' roots, taking inspiration from Persian mythology and adding a darker twist. Combat...
News The New Prince of Persia Will Run At a Blistering 120fps in 4K on PS5
PS4 will be pretty polished, too
Expect the upcoming Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to look smooth as butter on PS5, as the game will support full 4K resolution at a blistering 120 frames-per-second on Sony’s new-gen console. Ubisoft confirmed the tidbit in a specifications blog post, where it also confirmed the PS4 Pro version will offer 60fps...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Looking Majestic in PS5, PS4 Gameplay Overview Trailer
Clock's ticking
Ubisoft Original Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has crept up, releasing 18th January on PS5 and PS4, bringing the series to an entirely new generation after a 14-year hiatus. At The Game Awards, we were treated to a story snippe
Preview Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Brings Back the Series with Style
Here today, Sargon tomorrow
Recently we went hands-on with Ubisoft's upcoming Metroidvania, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. It's slashing its way onto PS5 and PS4 in January, bringing the series back to PlayStation for the first time since 2010. But after all this time, how is this latest adventure shaping up? And will it be worth that 14-year...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Story Trailer Reveals Playable Pre-Launch Demo
If only we could go forward in time
Side-scrolling action adventure Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will offer up a playable demo shortly before launch. On 11th January, 2024, you'll be able to take the game for a spin before it launches a week later on PS5 and PS4. This news arrives alongside a brand new story trailer, focusing on protagonist...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to Premiere Its Story Trailer at The Game Awards
Not long until launch
It feels as though Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been forgotten by many, but it's now just weeks away from its 18th January launch date. The game looks super promising as well, adapting the time-bending platforming and action to a side-scrolling perspective with a new protagonist, Sargon. We'll learn more about him very...
News 'Development Is Progressing' on Ubisoft's Troubled Prince of Persia Remake
If only we could control time
Prince of Persia fans, rejoice — Ubisoft Montréal is still chipping away at Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake. The project was announced back in 2020, and while the idea of a remake of a true Ubisoft classic was enticing, the art direction left a lot to be desired. The game's development has been turbulent...
New look, classic Prince
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown received an initially negative response when it was unveiled, predominantly for aesthetic reasons, and not being another 3D game, instead a 2D Metroidvania-style platformer. The
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Looks Incredibly Fun in Gameplay Overview Trailer
Timey wimey
We thought Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown made a great first impression with its debut trailer, but it attracted a widely negative response from most. Well, however you feel about it, the game has just received a more in-depth look at actual gameplay, and if you ask us, it's looking very promising. Playing as Sargon
Any press is good press
After fans' surprisingly negative reception (we thought it looked cool) to the debut gameplay trailer of Ubisoft Montpellier's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the developer hit back with a surprisingly open-handed rejoinder: "We welcome all your reactions, positive and negative." This follows
News Apparently Some People Hate the New PS5, PS4 Prince of Persia Game
But why?
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown looks awesome, doesn’t it? Announced alongside an 18th January release date for PS5 and PS4 during Summer Game Fest earlier this week, the title looks like a side-scrolling treat with a better-than-expected combat system. But apparently it’s not what some fans wanted: according to
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Announced for PS5, PS4, More Info at Ubisoft Forward
A new side-scrolling adventure
Ubisoft might be taking the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake back to the drawing board, but it's just announced something new to tide over fans. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a brand new, original adventure in the beloved series, and it already looks promising in its debut trailer. Launching on 18th...
News Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Back at Concept Stage After Total Reboot
No further updates this year
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a remake project announced well over two years ago, is back at the “conception” stage, after development was moved from Ubisoft Pune to Ubisoft Montreal. Effectively, the studio is starting from scratch, and as such there’ll be no updates at the French publisher?
News Ubisoft Stresses the Prince of Persia Remake Isn't Cancelled
No plans for other remakes
Ubisoft has published an article on its official website that answers questions surrounding the rather troubled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and its development. While its responses are basic, the French publisher confirms the game "is not cancelled". Any
News Prince of Persia Remake Hit with Another Delay Causing Retailers to Delist Pre-Orders
Like running in quicksand
The long-awaited remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has been hit with yet another delay but has not been cancelled, according to Ubisoft. At this point, though, it is starting to f
News Ubisoft Montréal Takes Over Development of Troubled Prince of Persia Remake
If only they could rewind time
We've heard very little about Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake since the last delay back in October. The fan favourite getting a modern coat of paint should be cause for celebration, but it's clearly been having issues behind the scenes. To try and get the project on track, Ubisoft Montréal has been called...
News The Sands of Time Continue to Drain on Delayed Prince of Persia Remake
Pushed back again
The hotly anticipated Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, originally due out in January 2021, has been delayed again. You may recall the release being moved out of its aforementioned release window into March 2021, before being pushed into the organisation’s following fiscal year, meaning it was due out by 31st March
News Prince of Persia Remake Skips Ubisoft Forward, Out Next Year
Fast forward time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake will not be making an appearance during the Ubisoft Forward livestream later this week, the development team has confirmed. The news was shared as part of an update on Twitter, which also stated the PlayStation 4 title is now slated to release at some point next year. The game
News Prince of Persia Puts the Sands of Time on Hold Until a Later Date
No new release date announced
Ubisoft’s oft-criticised Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, which was originally scheduled to release on 21st January before being pushed back to 18th March, has been delayed indefinitely. On the franchise’s official Twitter account, a spokesperson for the development team in Pune said that the “passion and...
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Delayed to March 2021
Originally out next month
Ubisoft has made the difficult decision to delay Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake past its original release date next month to 18th March 2021. Currently planned for release on PlayStation 4 (playable on PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility), the push back allows the developer to "ensure we deliver a game you...
News Switch Between Prince of Persia Remake and the Original Game with Pre-Order Bonuses
Also includes 1989 title
If you'd rather just play the original game on PlayStation 4 than the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, you can do exactly that if you pre-order. Those who slap some cash down early will gain access to the Back to the Origins Set, which includes a classic filter that allows you to switch between the updated visuals...
News Prince of Persia Remake Doesn't Look Any Better in Screenshots
Mission abort
We feel bad because the IP has been pretty much dead since 2010, but Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake really doesn't look very good. It's from a new Ubisoft studio based in India and it doesn't look like the project was given a particularly large budget, resulting in visuals that really don't look the part in 2020. We're sure...
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Confirmed for PS4, Coming January 2021
From a new Ubisoft studio
Following various rumours and a leak earlier today, Ubisoft has confirmed that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is indeed a thing and it will be coming to PlayStation 4 on 21st January 2021. If you've already upgraded to the PlayStation 5 by that point, don't worry because you'll be able to play it through...
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Is Real, Looks Weird
Back in time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, one of the best platformers from the PlayStation 2 era, is getting a full-blown remake – although the leaked assets don’t give the best impression. Spotted on the Russian UPlay website, we get a look at the titular prince and a lady reaching out to him as
Rumour Prince of Persia Remake Planned for Ubisoft Livestream
Sands of time
Prince of Persia’s leaked remake, which appeared on a retailer’s website recently, will be announced during Ubisoft’s briefing on 10th September, journalist Jason Schreier has teased. The Bloomberg scribe was speaking as part of the
News Prince of Persia Remake Hopes Reignited as Retail Listings Leak
Sands of time
Look, normally we’d treat product listings published by Guatemalan retailers with a shrug of the shoulders, but when reliable journalists like Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier comment on them – well, you kinda have to pay attention, don’t you? Here’s the story: MAX posted a page for a PlayStation 4 game named Prince of Persia...
Rumour Ubisoft Creates New Prince of Persia Twitter Account, Has Fans Hopeful
Seems legit, but...
Another Prince of Persia rumour? You better believe it. Whispers of Ubisoft wanting to reboot the action adventure franchise have been spreading across the web for months, but there's been no hard evidence to back them up. Last month the French publisher had seemingly registered a website domain for Prince of Persia 6, but it...
News Footage Emerges of Cancelled Prince of Persia Reboot, Looks Rad
Wall runner
Update: According to ex-Ubisoft and Naughty Dog animator Jonathan Cooper, this is not gameplay footage, but a target render. "This target game footage (pre-rendered game pitch) inspired our own pitch for Assassin's Creed III as they did such a great job making it look like real gameplay," he said. Original Story: Here’s a strange...
News Prince of Persia 6 Website Domain Registered by Ubisoft
Leap of faith
Ubisoft has been busy with websites recently. Last week, it registered the domain for Assassin's Creed Valhalla just hours before the game was officially revealed, and now, it's registered princeofpersia6.com. Is the publisher finally bringing the action platforming franchise back from the dead? While not concrete proof that we're...
News Ubisoft Revives Prince of Persia, But Not As You Hoped
At least it's not a smartphone game
There are only two franchises we want out of Ubisoft right now: Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia. The former’s looking unlikely right now, while the latter’s making a comeback – as a virtual reality Escape Room experience. To be fair, Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time sounds neat: you’ll work...
News Could a New Prince of Persia be in Development for PS4?
About time
We haven't seen Prince of Persia on PlayStation since 2010's Forgotten Sands on PS3. Time sure does fly when you're not mucking about with it to get through puzzles and death traps. Fortunately, it seems that the originator of the series, Jordan Mechner, is trying to bring it back. Responding to American model (and Prince of Persia fan)...
News What's Next for Prince of Persia? Ubisoft Doesn't Want You to Know Yet
A princely error
French publisher Ubisoft couldn’t keep a secret if its entire corporate future depended on it, so it’s not exactly surprising to see the organisation squirming over an errant tweet from one of its employees. Ubisoft Reflections engineer Drew James posted a message teasing a new Prince of Persia title overnight, but his entire...
News American PlayStation Store Updates: 15th March 2011
Updates Resident Evil 3 PSone Classic 50% Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $2
99, original price $5.99) Hero Of Sparta Minis Sale (PS3/PSP) (now $1.99, original price $6.99) Boom Beats Minis Price Change (PS3/PSP) (now $2.99, original price $3.99)</ul>Games Slambolt Scrappers ($14.99) Hard Corps: Uprising ($14.99) Prince Of Persia...
News European PlayStation Store Updates: 2nd March 2011
Playable Content PixelJunk Shooter Part 2 (£6
29/7.99) Prince of Persia (£15.99/19.99) StarDrone (£6.29/7.99) Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (£7.99/9.99, PSOne Classic) Call of Duty: Black Ops Single Player Demo</ul>Add-On Game Content Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike Map Pack (£11.49/14.49) Dead Space 2 Severed...
News Playstation 3 Pushes A Higher Attach Rate For Blockbuster Titles
According to Sony, the Playstation 3 has a higher attach rate to blockbuster titles than the XBOX 360
While the XBOX 360 sold more copies of Street Fighter IV, Prince Of Persia and Grand Theft Auto IV, Sony claim that the attach rate was higher on PS3. In fact, when it came to Street Fighter IV, Sony posted an impressive 5.5% game-to-console ratio,...
