Summary
Evil Empire is giving some fans a chance to playThe Rogue Prince of Persiaearly. The studio’s offer arrives in the form of a newly announcedThe Rogue Prince of Persiaclosed alpha test.
The existence of theupcomingPrince of Persiaspin-off was originally leakedin early April. True to that initial report, the Evil Empire-developed game ended up being announced on April 10 with a May 14 release date. The French studio is planning to debutThe Rogue Prince of Persiaas a Steam Early Access title. The roguelite’s console versions are yet to be officially confirmed.
The Rogue Prince of Persia Closed Alpha Test Is Starting Soon
Despite the current lack of social media reports suggesting otherwise, it’s possible that alpha invites have already been sent out to some fans. Namely, one of the prerequisites for participating in the test is to agree to an NDA preventing one from discussing the game ahead of its early access debut, so testers would be breaking that agreement by merely confirming their enrollment in the alpha.
That notwithstanding, the roguelite’s core gameplay loop is far from a mystery, not least because Evil Empire and Ubisoft have already offered members of the press a chance topreviewThe Rogue Prince of Persiaahead of its announcement. It’s hence confirmed that the game will play kind of like anotherDead Cells, boasting non-linear levels and story progression.
WhileDead Cellswas originally made by Motion Twin, the French company later established Evil Empire in order to handle the roguelike’s post-release content.The Rogue Prince of Persiais the studio’s first attempt at making a new game on its own, having reportedly been in development since 2019. Much likeDead Cells, the upcomingPrince of Persiaspin-off is planned to be treated to a lot of post-launch content. If the studio’s previous project is any indication,The Rogue Prince of Persiais likely to spend around a year in early access before receiving a full-fledged release.
The Rogue Prince of Persia
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience a fast-paced, challenging but accessible roguelite as you master acrobatic moves and flow seamlessly between platforming and combat. Find new weapons, equip trinkets with special effects and upgrade them to make your own builds. Discover new characters, information and areas as you attempt to find a way to save Persia from a Hun invasion and become the hero you have always wanted to be.Lead the Prince in his fight against a Hun army corrupted by dark shamanic magic and find your place in the royal family as you explore a vibrant reinterpretation of Persia. Put the pieces of the puzzle together and discover new areas as you enter the fight again and again, meeting a cast of colorful characters through non-linear story progression.Flow seamlessly between platforming and combat, using your acrobatic moves to outmaneuver and outsmart your enemies. Use the iconic wall-run to open new routes of attack, avoid traps and explore hard to reach areas. Kick and dodge to manage groups of enemies when the odds are against you.Choose from a variety of deadly weapons and equip new medallions each run to unleash devastating effects, giving you the freedom to change your fighting style as you wish. Secondary weapons offer even more options, from bows to shields to grappling hooks. Switch your loadout mid-run to adapt to new challenges.
