Key Highlights:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown releasing January 18, 2024 on major platforms
- New story trailer reveals protagonist Sargon rescuing kidnapped Prince Hassan
- Explore Persian mythology-inspired settings like Mount Qaf and Hyrcanian Forest
- Metroidvania platformer with combat, traversal, and environmental puzzles
- Free demo launches January 11th on all platforms one week before full release
The long-awaited return of the iconic Prince of Persia series finally has a release date set for January 18th, 2024. And publisher Ubisoft has now revealed a new cinematic story trailer alongside the announcement of a free demo arriving on January 11th for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown across console and PC platforms.
Epic Quest to Rescue a Prince
Originally announced at Summer Games Fest 2023, The Lost Crown transports players to a vivid mythological version of ancient Persia. The story trailer introduces Sargon, a young warrior tasked with saving kidnapped royalty. As a member of the elite Immortals group, he must traverse the perilous Mount Qaf to find and rescue the missing Prince Hassan.
Along the journey, Sargon crosses paths with giant enemy snakes and cryptic figures warning of distortions in the space-time continuum. The striking visuals and landscapes draw inspiration from Persian folklore to create a mystical setting the franchise has never explored before.
Preview the Adventure Early
Eager enthusiasts and curious action-platformer fans will get extensive hands-on time with The Lost Crown’s opening hours soon through a free demo releasing January 11th. Available across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC (via Ubisoft & Epic Games stores), the demo offers an early glimpse one week before launch.
Those interested can already pre-order the full game on Ubisoft’s store now to unlock bonuses like a custom skin. PC players with an active Ubisoft+ subscription can play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown three days early on January 15th as well.
The initial teaser glimpse showcased at Summer Game Fest built considerable hype around this franchise revival. With a month to go before the classic adventure series makes its grand return on modern hardware, new story insights and the incoming demo promise to further grow excitement levels leading up to January 18th.
Metroidvania Action-Platforming
As a capable fighter, Sargon must battle mythical beasts and solve environmental puzzles on the quest to locate Prince Hassan. Ubisoft promises that The Lost Crown will blend fluid platforming, thrilling 2.5D combat, and intricate dungeons that unlock new areas Metroidvania-style.
Players can traverse handcrafted environments ranging from the grand Citadel of Knowledge to colourful Hyrcanian Forest vistas. The unique Persian mythology premise combined with nonlinear progression aims to provide an exciting, fresh Prince of Persia chapter for both loyal franchise fans and newcomers when it arrives in just over a month.
Source – Ubisoft