The original Prince of Persia, from the 1980s, was a groundbreaking side-scrolling action game that made the franchise an instant overnight success. There have, of course, been many more titles over the years, but Ubisoft's latest Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, announced at Summer Game Fest, sees the series return to its roots in a stylised action side-scrolling platformer.

And it's structure is described as "Metroidvania" like, very cool. Announced alongside an impressive gameplay reveal, we get to see the new visuals, cinematic presentation, action, platforming, and more. Check it out.

Inspired by the Metroidvania structure, Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown lets players explore a handcrafted world at their own pace. From the majestic Citadel of Knowledge to the colourful landscapes of the Hyrcanian Forest, players will discover a variety of environments inspired by Persian mythology. By acquiring new time powers, unlocking unique abilities, and combining them in combat, Sargon will progressively delve deeper in Mount Qaf, solving puzzles, finding secrets, and completing exciting side quests.

In this epic journey, Sargon will fight his way through mythical enemies, larger-than-life bosses, and vicious traps. By combining combat and platforming skills, players will defeat time-corrupted creatures such as Jahandar, the dreadful Manticore, guardian of the Citadel. Players will be able to express their creativity in a deep and engaging combat system to trigger devastating combos.

While exploring this mythical place, players will be fully immersed thanks to the original soundtrack created by Mentrix. The Iranian-born composer mixes both traditional instruments and modern sounds to guide players from one environment to another. Mentrix will be joined by award-winning composer Gareth Coker, bringing his own personal touch to convey the epic scale of the boss fights.

Developed by a team of seasoned veterans from Ubisoft Montpellier, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a fresh take on the legendary franchise, bringing new characters & lore, engaging narrative, and exciting gameplay mechanics into the mix.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will release on January 18, 2024, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (via the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store).