Exciting news for gaming enthusiasts! Evil Empire is providing select fans with an exclusive opportunity to dive into The Rogue Prince of Persia before its public launch. This privilege comes in the form of a newly unveiled closed alpha test for the game.

The buzz around the upcoming Prince of Persia spin-off began back in early April when initial leaks surfaced. Following up on those rumors, Evil Empire officially announced the game on April 10, with a scheduled debut on May 14 through Steam Early Access. While details about console releases remain under wraps, the focus is now on the PC launch.

Prepare to Join the Closed Alpha Test for The Rogue Prince of Persia

If you're eager to get a sneak peek into the game, Evil Empire has opened sign-ups for a closed alpha test on their official website. Although the exact start date of the alpha remains undisclosed, given the imminent release of The Rogue Prince of Persia, the testing phase is expected to kick off soon. Drawing from the studio's past practices with Dead Cells, the alpha may roll out gradually to participants.

While there is little public information available, some lucky players might have already secured invites to the alpha. To be part of the test, participants must adhere to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) preventing them from sharing any details before the official early access launch.

Insights into the gameplay mechanics of the roguelite have emerged, partly due to previews offered to select media by Evil Empire and Ubisoft. The game promises a similar experience to Dead Cells, featuring non-linear levels and progression. Originally known for their work on Dead Cells, Evil Empire is now venturing into independent game development with The Rogue Prince of Persia, a project in the works since 2019.

Following the successful model of Dead Cells, post-launch updates and content expansions are anticipated for The Rogue Prince of Persia during its early access phase, which may last approximately a year before the full release.