Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo Coming Soon, Trailer Leak Reveals

The Lost Crown, a new installment in the Prince of Persia series, is set to release a demo one week before the official launch on January 18, as revealed in a leaked trailer. This news was likely intended to be announced at The Game Awards 2023, where Ubisoft has also announced the debut of a new story trailer for the game. The trailer reveals the game's new protagonist, Sargon, who must rescue Prince Ghassan while facing otherworldly foes and the unraveling of time itself.

The trailer, now set to "private" on YouTube but still available on X, suggests that players will have the opportunity to test a demo for the new 2D Prince of Persia title on January 11. The full game is set to release on January 18, but those who preorder the deluxe edition or are members of Ubisoft+ will gain early access on January 15. It's uncertain whether progress from the demo will carry over to the full game. Preordering will also unlock a skin for Sargon based on the Prince's appearance in 2004's Prince of Persia: The Warrior Within.

Announced as part of Summer Game Fest, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown marks the first new game in the series in 13 years. Ubisoft is also working on a remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a game that rebooted the franchise in 2003 after a long hiatus.

The remake of Sands of Time was initially revealed in 2020, but has faced two delays due to development issues. The project has recently moved from Ubisoft Pune and Mumbai to Ubisoft Montreal. This is not the only Ubisoft game that has faced development challenges. Skull and Bones, a pirate game inspired by Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, was first announced in 2017, but has also experienced multiple delays. The most recent update from Ubisoft pushed Skull and Bones to a release window between January and March 2024, following a closed beta in August.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan of the Prince of Persia series, I am thrilled about the upcoming release of 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown'. The leaked trailer has only heightened my anticipation for the game. The new protagonist, Sargon, seems like a compelling character, and the otherworldly foes and time-unraveling elements add an intriguing twist to the classic Prince of Persia formula. I can't wait to get my hands on the demo on January 11th and experience the game for myself.

However, I am also concerned about the development issues that have plagued the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake and Skull and Bones. These delays are disappointing, and I hope that Ubisoft is taking the necessary steps to ensure that these games live up to the expectations of fans. Despite these concerns, I remain optimistic about the future of the Prince of Persia franchise and look forward to seeing what Ubisoft has in store for us in the coming years.