Uncovering the Epic Journey of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Ubisoft took the gaming community by surprise with the announcement of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a new game that many had not anticipated amidst the plethora of leaks and rumors surrounding the company. Even though it may not satisfy the expectations of certain gamers, this latest addition to the franchise seems to be following in the footsteps of the recent Assassin's Creed games, taking the series in a new direction. The unveiling of the game's announcement trailer during the 2023 Summer Game Fest left fans disappointed, as it was not the long-awaited remake of The Sands of Time. However, further details were revealed during the Ubisoft Forward event, revealing that the game would be a 2D platformer featuring mythological creatures and figures, much like the latest Assassin's Creed games.

Prince of Persia's Use of Myths and Monsters

The Prince of Persia franchise has always been known for its fantastical elements such as parkour, time travel and battling unique sand zombie creatures. However, the games have mostly featured humanoid-looking enemies as antagonists, with the exception of the Dahaka in Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. In Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the focus seems to be on introducing a wider variety of enemies for players to face. Despite the trailer receiving a lot of dislikes, it showcases a degree of creativity with numerous monsters being shown alongside the humanoid antagonists. The Ubisoft Forward event also revealed gameplay footage featuring the protagonist fighting even more monsters and interacting with gods and other trapped figures in this new world, which interestingly aligns it with another Ubisoft property.

Assassin's Creed's Use of Myths and Monsters

The recent Assassin's Creed games have taken a departure from their original focus on historical events, instead leaning heavily into mythology and fantastical elements. This is a significant shift from the franchise's more grounded beginnings, which focused on staying true to historical accuracy. Interestingly, it seems that the Prince of Persia series may be following in this direction as well.

The fate of the franchise remains uncertain as the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time appears to have hit a roadblock in development. It's possible that resources intended for the remake were redirected towards The Lost Crown. Despite this, one thing is certain - the upcoming game promises a fresh set of enemies ranging from humanoid to gargantuan. Whether it will revive the dormant franchise is yet to be seen. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is set to release on January 18, 2024, across multiple platforms including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.