Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia, a famous video game franchise created by Jordan Mechner, is all set to revive again with the latest addition - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This new addition is planned to be released on 15th January 2024. Since 2010’s Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, this will be the first major release in the franchise. This game will be based on a 2.5D platform with the same characteristics. However, according to a report, the game is different from its previous versions. 

Notable changes in the game 

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has some new features and mechanics that make it different from its predecessors. However, according to Ubisoft, this game will regenerate the same excitement and charm that it had earlier. Players will get to explore the same old ancient setting of Persia. Let us move towards the changes that the game will carry. 

Design 

The game will have a similar look to its first two versions which followed a 2D side-scrolling design. However, the latest version will contain a modern Metroidvania-level design and many different characteristics. Players will enjoy the colour and effects as they progress through the game. The new-age formula of level design has interconnected worlds, secret rooms, and multiple resting points. 

Character 

This time, the game won’t have their favourite Prince. Although the character will have the same characteristics and traits as it had but will be known as Sargon. The main storyline of the game will be saving Prince Ghassan from Mount Oaf surrounded by a cursed city of monsters and evil spirits. 

The famous Iconic time ability of the character will be no longer available to the protagonist, but it will be available to the antagonist. However, the character will be able to encounter enemies with new abilities. The abilities that will be available are ‘Rush of Simurgh’ and ‘Shadow of Simurgh’. One lets him dash forward and the other allows him to respawn at the point where a show marker is dropped. Sargon will also be able to find Amulets which will help him upgrade the utilities. 

Graphics 

The game sets a different tone this time as it features anime-like visuals where characters move fluidly and have no realism. This game has a light tone which makes it different from its previous dark aesthetics. Also, the game will have a reworked combat mechanism which will include a new parry system. This will allow more devastating attacks and stunning visuals. 

According to the description, the game will have a faster pace with more strategic gameplay mechanisms. Surely, players who love this series will come back to give it a try. Notably. the game will be released on all platforms except on mobile.