Ubisoft has announced thatPrince of Persia Classicwill be coming to the PlayStation Network this Thursday, October 23.
As the name implies, the game is a remake of Jordan Mechner’s 1989 title, featuring updated graphics, music, and more. If this game sounds and looks familiar, that’s because it is —Prince of Persia Classicwas released on Xbox LIVE Arcade last June. Hopefullythat strange glitchhas been worked out of the PSN version.
No word on pricing, but the XBLA version cost around $10, so we’d expect roughly the same come Thursday.
UBISOFT ANNOUNCES PRINCE OF PERSIA® CLASSIC FOR PLAYSTATION®NETWORK
The Original 1989 Classic to Debut on the PlayStation®3 with a Next-Gen Makeover
SAN FRANCISCO – June 20, 2025 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia® Classic will be releasing on the PlayStation®Network on July 31, 2025. Developed by Ubisoft Sofia, this remake of the groundbreaking, critically acclaimed 1989 game features the original’s expansive level design, deadly swordplay, puzzle solving and storyline. Designed with Next-Gen consoles in mind, Prince of Persia® Classic features revamped character designs and animations as well as impressive visual and lighting effects to give the game a 3D look. Even longtime fans of the original are sure to be in for a surprise when they come across newly added traps, puzzles and enemies. Prince of Persia® Classic for the PlayStation®Network will have an ESRB rating of “T” for Teen.
About Prince of Persia ClassicWhile the Sultan of Persia is away for a war, the evil Vizier seizes the throne for himself. He has also imprisoned the beautiful Princess and has given her an hour to decide her fate – marry him or die. As the courageous Prince, you have 60 minutes to complete the mission of saving the Princess from her deadly fate.
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