Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown released on January 18, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, then arrived on Steam on August 8, 2024. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft. You step in as Sargon, an Immortal hunting for a kidnapped prince inside the time‑cursed Mount Qaf. This is a brisk metroidvania: tight platforming, readable combat that spikes if you get greedy, and a map that loops back with smart shortcuts. Time powers, amulets, and the Eye of the Wanderer map pins help you plan routes instead of guessing.
Complete Edition — what’s included
- Main game
- Mask of Darkness story DLC
- Two Thrones outfit
- Dark Prince outfit
- Immortals outfit
- Prosperity Bird amulet
- Fariba’s Notebook digital adventure guide
Review
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown works because movement comes first. Jumps snap, dashes give just enough air, and wall runs chain into slides that feel natural after a few rooms. Fights are clean. Parries buy space, specials add bite, and bosses push patterns that reward patience more than raw damage. The amulet system is the spice, small perks that change rhythm rather than break the game. Pick a set that fits your hands and the map opens up.
Mount Qaf sells the journey. Biomes have distinct routes and little tricks to learn, from wind tunnels that hide secrets to puzzle doors that ask for a second look. The Eye of the Wanderer turns exploration into note taking. Drop a photo pin, come back later with a new power, and the shortcut clicks. Pacing is confident. Short story beats, a spike of challenge, then a breather while you tidy the map.
Caveats: pop‑in can show on Switch, and early PC builds had shader hitches until cached. A couple of late platform sections run long if you chase every chest. None of it dents the flow. When a route sings and your timing holds, it feels sharp in a way the series needed.
Verdict: fast, confident metroidvania that lets movement set the tone.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bit only) | Windows 10 (64 bit only) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.4 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz | Intel Core i7-6700 3.4 GHz, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 3.2 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (2 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
