What's Happening?
The Rogue Prince of Persia has been launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with support for Microsoft's Game Pass. This new entry in the Prince of Persia series is a roguelite game featuring parkour elements and a variety of weapons and medallions. The game is priced uniformly across platforms and is set to release on Nintendo Switch later in 2025. The launch coincides with Ubisoft's announcement that the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake is progressing towards a 2026 release.
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Why It's Important?
The release of The Rogue Prince of Persia with Game Pass support is significant as it enhances accessibility for gamers and adds value to Microsoft's subscription service. This move could attract more players to the Game Pass ecosystem, potentially increasing its subscriber base. For Ubisoft, the game's launch represents an opportunity to revitalize interest in the Prince of Persia franchise, which has a storied history in the gaming world. The inclusion of the game in Game Pass also reflects a broader industry trend towards subscription-based gaming models.
