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November 21, 2024
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Ubisoft :
LONDON, UK – 21ST NOVEMBER, 2024 – Today, Ubisoft & partnering studio Evil Empire announced that The Rogue Prince of Persia™, the 2D action-platforming rogue-lite game, received its biggest update since launching in Early Access on Steam and GeForce now services back in May 2024. The “Second Act” update, available worldwide to all players for free, brings several new features and improvements based on players feedback, effectively doubling the game’s content since its initial launch.
Players will also get to discover the upgraded art direction, changed colour palette, improved and featuring a lot more details that truly bring the wartime city of Ctesiphon to life. They will also notice a significant transformation regarding the Prince, whose colour has been changed from purple to a tone that not only better fits the new direction, but also its genre, setting and the Prince of Persia series in general. However, this is not the end of the “purple Prince”, as this original version of the character will be part of the playable skins in an upcoming update. With the Second Act update, players will be able to explore brand-new biomes, the Mines and the Craftsmen’s District, face off against new bosses, and experience a fresh narrative act, while Act 1 received extensive polish. Additionally, there are new enemies to encounter and many quality-of-life additions, such as difficulty re-balancing, multiple save slots, spirit cinder & gold automatic pick-up and more. This update also brings new localisation, with the addition of German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
With the “Second Act” update now live, The Rogue Prince of Persia Early Access includes 9 distinct biomes, 20 main weapons and 6 powerful tools, 4 boss encounters, 24 traversal challenges, as well as 50 medallions for endless combinations to suit all playstyles.
This update marks a milestone where all the rogue-lite markers are present, including the gameplay loop, meta progression, builds, difficulty modifiers, and more. Development will continue into 2025, promising even more content and improvements until the game’s full launch. Until then, players can expect more content to arrive: new levels, bosses, weapons, enemies and upgrades, as well as additions based on new community feedback.
The game’s soundtrack has also been enhanced with 4 new hits from Persian American Electronic Music Producer and Performance Artist ASADI. The Rogue Prince of Persia’s Original Soundtrack is a fusion between traditional and modern sonorities, with rhythms supporting the moves and flow of the Prince. The OST is available on Ubisoft Music, and all streaming platforms via this link: https://ubisoftmusic.ffm.to/therogueprinceofpersia-ost
About The Rogue Prince of Persia
The Rogue Prince of PersiaTM is a 2D fast-paced action-platforming rogue-lite, developed by Evil Empire and published by Ubisoft in Early Access on Steam and Geforce Now services, before releasing on other platforms at a later point. Join an engaged community, interact directly with the dev team to create the best possible game experience and enjoy regular content updates.
Guide The Prince on his quest for redemption and to save his people of Ctesiphon from the Huns, masters of shamanic magic. Only by questioning his own behavior, trying new paths and new build for each run and with the support of those closest to him, can he find the solution that will save his kingdom and prove his worth to his family.
About Evil Empire
Evil Empire is a French independent studio that cut its teeth on post-launch content for Dead Cells over 5 years. Today, the studio employs 70 people well-versed in creating live-ops content hand-in-hand with the players and is preparing to release The Rogue Prince of Persia TM into Early Access on Steam. To learn more, please visit www.evilempriestudio.com
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a creator of worlds, committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, featuring brands such as Assassin’s Creed®, Brawlhalla®, For Honor®, Far Cry®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®, Just Dance®, Rabbids®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew® and Tom Clancy’s The Division®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, get rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they can access a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2.32 billion. To learn more, please visit: http://www.ubisoftgroup.com
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