Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake:

The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is back! Embark on a journey as the Prince to save your kingdom from the treacherous Vizier, in this fully remade classic.

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, everything we know so far

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake (Image Credits: Ubisoft)

The Prince has Returned!

Check out the official trailer below:

 

The Prince of Persia Remake sees Ubisoft revisiting the title that originally put them on the map. Here's what we know so far:

The Prince of Persia Remake is a first for Ubisoft. It appears that Ubisoft are hoping for a second running of popularity. Reliving the legendary tale, or discovering it for the first time, you can embark once again on the journey as the Prince to save the kingdom from Vizier. Fans have been really interested in whether the remake lives up to the legend of the original game.

Originally released in 2003, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time left its mark with players thanks to innovative gameplay, a compelling story and charismatic characters, subsequently deeming the game one of the best.

 

A Classic Reborn:

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Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake (Image Credits: Ubisoft)

Will this Remake live up to expectations, and stand the test of time as did the original Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time game?

The game is still regarded as one of the best games ever made, so the Remake has a lot to live up to.

You'll be able to experience the classic tale of the Prince of Persia title in the remake. With modern tools of game development, the remake will see the retelling of the 2003 story. Studios in Pune and Mumbai are in charge of the project.

It is no question that the original game redefined action-adventure gaming, but will recent developments in modern tools keep the awe it once did?

Upon release, it received critical acclaim, was nominated for, and won numerous awards, and although sales of the title were initially slow, it eventually, however, became a commercial success, and arguably, known as one of the best games of the time. As of 2014 the game has sold over 14 million copies worldwide, across all platforms.

Release date:

January 21st 2021.

The game will be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Reimagined for Today:

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Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake (Image Credits: Ubisoft)

Fight new enemy character models and enjoy entirely new cinematic sequences, including enhanced voices, sounds, parkour animations, and soundtrack. We're hoping the soundtrack is as fantastic as the original.

The game now runs on a version of Anvil, Ubisoft's internal engine it uses for Assassin's Creed games, with new assets, a new camera, and new controls for its combat system.

New mo-cap and voice recording has also taken place, with original Prince actor Yuri Lowenthal back in the role and Guidestones actress Supinder Wraich cast as Farah.

Wield the Power of Time:

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Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake (Image Credits: Ubisoft)

Master the Sands of Time and use your dagger to reverse, accelerate, freeze, and slow time itself while solving puzzles along the way.

 

Modernised controls:

Camera, controls, and combat have been completely rebuilt and updated for today's standards. Choose between the original or modernized mapping.

 

Thrilling Graphical Updates:

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Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake (Image Credits: Ubisoft)

Immerse yourself in ancient Persia with more realistic graphics.

But, Ubisoft has garnered some criticism over the graphic choices by fans. Ubisoft. However, Ubisoft has responded by stating they wanted it to be "unique...to make this game standout".

The upgraded graphics, with fantasy elements has piqued our interest here at Fierce HQ. We cannot wait to get our hands on the rework!

Expand your Experience with Bonuses:

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Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake (Image Credits: Ubisoft)

Ubisoft have promised some bonus features, including the original game from 1989, so fans get a taste of the past, as well as access to the remake!

More bonuses have been promised, although we are not entirely sure what these other surprises may be. However, we are incredibly excited for the release of the reworked original, as it's a sure fire classic.

Check out our full list of games releasing in January HERE