Ubisoft recently made the announcement that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will be coming to iOS and Android on April 14. The game on mobile will come with different customization options including customizable touch controls, auto assist, 60 FPS, and controller support.
Ubisoft Expands Its Mobile Initiative
Ubisoft’s move to take Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown mobile comes in the wake of an increasing trend of large publishers porting their titles to smartphone screens. Capcom has already tested that avenue with titles like Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 Remake, and Ubisoft itself had already released Assassin’s Creed Mirage into the mobile market.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, initially released in January 2024, is a 2D Metroidvania and had good reception, and Metacritic ratings ranging from 84 to 88. It also won Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards 2024.
New Mobile Version Features
The mobile version will feature several alterations in order to best utilize touchscreens:
- Modular Touch Controls – The touch controls on-screen can be customized in size, transparency, and position by the player.
- Auto Helps – Auto grabbing walls, auto potions, auto parries, and auto attack will be part of the package.
- 60 FPS Performance – High frame rate is achieved while playing for enhanced performance.
- Support for Controllers – External controllers can be utilized so that the players can enjoy console-like gaming experience.
- Multiple Control Schemes – Three pre-defined modes: PC/console feel, mobile feel, and a casual mode with extra assists.
A Perfect Fit for Mobile?
Being as it has 2D graphics and platforming action, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown appears a natural fit for mobile. As Ubisoft continues to grow in the mobile market, The Rogue Prince of Persia, developed by the Dead Cells team, is next on the wish list.
Although The Lost Crown was critically received, the destiny of the series is uncertain. The release date of Sands of Time Remake was pushed into 2026, and The Lost Crown developer studio, Ubisoft Montpellier, was shut down.
