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Wondering who the main character is in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown? We have your answer here. Stick around for all the details about the face of Ubisoft’s new entry.
Releasing on January 18, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the next chapter in the series from longtime developer and publisher Ubisoft. The new entry is set to introduce a 2.5D side-scrolling format as well as several abilities to unlock on your playthrough in the Persian-inspired world, which is divided into a variety of explorable biomes. While plenty of series traditions remain, the upcoming installment brings forth a new hero. So, who is the main character in The Lost Crown? Some details remain under wraps, but here’s what you need to know about the title’s playable character.
Who is the Main Character in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
In Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, you’ll play as a new protagonist named Sargon, a sword-wielding prodigy with a knack for acrobatics in combat. As you progress through the game’s levels and biomes, you’ll master new Time Powers and other special abilities to hone Sargon’s skills. With practice, you’ll even be able to perform attack combos and take down a host of enemies, from time-corrupted foes to mythological creatures.
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- Unleash your innder warrior. Use your Time Powers, combat, and platforming skills to perform deadly combos and defeat time-corrupted enemies and mythological creatures.
- Lose yourself in the prodigious Mount Qaf. Lose yourself in the prodigious Discover a cursed Persian-inspired world filled with larger-than-life landmarks and explore a variety of highly detailed biomes, each with their own identity, wonder, and danger.
- Live an epic adventure. Immerse yourself in a Persian mythological fantasy through an intriguing and original story as you use your wits to solve puzzles, find hidden treasures, and complete quests to learn more about this corrupted place.
- Pre-order to get the Warrior Within outfit!*
- A Nintendo Switch Online membership may be required for online play. Please check the game detail page on Nintendo.com for membership requirements.
Sargon’s Abilities and Time Powers
While fans have been let down by forgettable heroes of past entries, it looks like Sargon has the potential to stand out from the crowd in The Lost Crown. It’s no secret that Prince of Persia protagonists are adept with a blade, and the new main character is no exception. However, things get interesting when you factor in the game’s platforming format and combat-specific abilities and Time Powers for Sargon.
In essence, abilities like Rush of Simurgh and Shadow of Simurgh will allow Sargon to manipulate space and time, reflecting those present in past installments. Moreover, the new hero can also utilize what are called Athra Abilities. Pulling inspiration from anime, these special attacks are tied to a gauge, which must be monitored to unleash devastating blows at the right moment.
To make the most of the tools at your disposal, you can use the environment to your advantage as you traverse new levels and biomes. This makes for a unique and experimental gameplay experience as Sargon works to become the next living legend.
You can get start practicing with Sargon’s moves in the game’s playable demo or pre-purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition of The Lost Crown to gain three days of Early Access, available starting January 15.
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