Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a 2D metroidvania gem by Ubisoft, is gearing up for an array of fresh additions and a captivating story DLC in its newly announced post-launch roadmap. This game has captured hearts with its seamless platforming, engaging combat, and epic boss battles, making it a strong contender for the 2024 Game of the Year.
Initially revealed during Ubisoft's Summer Game Fest showcase last year, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown pleasantly surprised fans who were anticipating the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake. With the remake facing delays, The Lost Crown has stepped in to keep enthusiasts satisfied while they await the revival of the 2003 classic. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, known for the beloved Rayman series, this game marks their return to the spotlight after a decade of smaller projects.
Recently, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown took to Twitter to unveil its exciting plans for the rest of 2024. Kicking off with the Warrior's Path update on March 30, players can expect a speedrun mode, a permadeath mode, and fresh outfits for the protagonist, Sargon. Following this, a boss rush mode named Boss Attack will debut in Spring, allowing players to tackle all boss battles consecutively without replaying the entire game. This update will also introduce more Sargon outfits.
What's in Store for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown:
- Speedrun Mode - March 20
- Permadeath Mode - March 20
- Boss Rush Mode - Spring 2024
- Divine Trials Challenges - Summer 2024
- Story DLC - 2024
- New Sargon Outfits
- New Amulets
During the summer, fans can anticipate the Divine Trials update, enhancing the game with fresh combat, puzzle, and platforming challenges. Whether these challenges expand the existing map or are accessed separately remains a mystery. Nevertheless, enthusiasts can gear up for more mind-bending puzzles and thrilling platforming segments. Additionally, Divine Trials will introduce new amulets and outfit choices for Sargon. Wrapping up the 2024 roadmap is a story DLC slated for later in the year, details of which are eagerly awaited. Will it explore uncharted territories in Mount Qaf or introduce entirely new settings?
The announcement of a post-launch roadmap for a single-player 2D action platformer is a pleasant surprise, typically reserved for AAA online games. As for the DLC details, fans can expect a grand reveal at Ubisoft's anticipated Summer Game Fest showcase.