Key Highlights:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is expanding with the Mask of Darkness DLC.
- A major weapons update is introducing new options and playstyles.
- A free celebratory outfit is also available.
Ubisoft is delivering exciting news for fans of the Prince of Persia franchise. With the upcoming Mask of Darkness DLC for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, players can now enjoy a free celebratory outfit from the franchise’s other 2024 title, The Rogue Prince of Persia. This early gift, alongside the new DLC content, adds layers of excitement to what has already been an outstanding year for the long-running series.
A New Outfit from The Rogue Prince of Persia
Ubisoft has confirmed that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will feature a new outfit based on The Rogue Prince of Persia.
This comes just ahead of the Mask of Darkness DLC, which is set to release on September 17th.
The outfit, a free addition to the game, brings an intriguing visual contrast by retaining the purple skin of the protagonist from The Rogue Prince of Persia.
While this may seem unusual given The Lost Crown’s more grounded art style, it adds a unique and striking aesthetic to the title’s roster of available skins.
The Rogue Prince of Persia, which launched on PC earlier this year, introduced a roguelike spin on the classic franchise. While its 2D art style and game mechanics differ significantly from the traditional metroidvania structure of The Lost Crown, fans have welcomed the inclusion of this celebratory crossover outfit.
Some fans have also expressed a desire for more cross-franchise skins, particularly from Assassin’s Creed, a series often compared to Prince of Persia and under the same banner.
Should Ubisoft grant this wish, it will be interesting to see which iconic Assassin character makes the cut—Edward, Ezio, or perhaps a nod to the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Mask of Darkness DLC Adds New Content and Weapon Overhaul
The arrival of the Mask of Darkness DLC for The Lost Crown is shaping up to be a significant content update.
According to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Update 1.40 patch, players can now pre-download the DLC data across all platforms.
This expansion promises to introduce a new darker area called Radjen’s Mind Palace, which is packed with fresh enemies and traversal mechanics.
While we’re still awaiting the full details, the expansion’s size and scope are set to enrich the already expansive 2D world of The Lost Crown.
One of the most anticipated features of the Mask of Darkness update is the massive overhaul of the weapon system.
Evil Empire, the studio behind the game’s updates, has confirmed that the weapon pool will triple in size, giving players a wider range of choices.
This rework will significantly impact the gameplay, encouraging players to adopt different playstyles, whether it’s crowd control, precision timing, or aggressive attacks. Ubisoft aims to deepen player engagement by creating more strategic decision-making moments during combat.
Evil Empire’s vision for this overhaul is to keep players on their toes. The changes will not only introduce new weapons but also adjust how existing ones function.
With the DLC introducing this diverse range of weapon options, players will have to reconsider their tactics and adjust their approach to different enemy encounters.
What’s Next for Prince of Persia Fans?
With so much going on in the Prince of Persia universe, there’s plenty for fans to be excited about.
As Ubisoft continues to expand the world of The Lost Crown, it’s uncertain whether this will be the only story-driven DLC, but there’s certainly a lot to look forward to.
With the Sands of Time Remake also in development and The Rogue Prince of Persia’s full release on the horizon, 2024 is shaping up to be an outstanding year for die-hard fans.
Stay tuned for September 17, when the full patch notes for The Lost Crown’s Mask of Darkness DLC are expected to be revealed, bringing even more details to light.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.