One of 2024’s Highest-Rated Games Is Finally Available on Steam

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One of 2024's Highest-Rated Games Is Finally Available on Steam

Highlights

  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is now out on Steam.
  • The Steam version of the metroidvania debuted with a 40% launch discount, available until August 22.
  • Ubisoft today also announced that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Mask of Darkness DLC will release on September 17, together with a Complete Edition of the game.

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for metroidvanias and a deep affection for the Prince of Persia series, I can’t help but feel like a kid in a candy store with the arrival of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on Steam! With its critically acclaimed gameplay, stunning visuals, and a hefty 40% launch discount, it’s an offer I simply can’t resist.

On August 8th, you can find “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown” on the gaming platform, Steam. For the upcoming weeks, Steam users will have the opportunity to purchase it with a substantial launch discount!

In January 2024, Ubisoft Montpellier’s new game, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, was first launched on consoles and various PC platforms other than Steam. Upon release, it received outstanding reviews, with critics particularly appreciating its intricate level design, challenging boss battles, and high-quality production. As of August, the game has a highly impressive OpenCritic rating of “Mighty,” which is supported by an aggregate score of 87 and a remarkable 96% recommendation rate from reviewers. This means that The Lost Crown is one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2024.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Lands on Steam with a Big Launch Discount

After being highly praised for seven months, the popular Metroidvania game has finally arrived on Valve’s storefront. For Steam users, this means a launch discount of 40% that brings the price down to $23.99. This special offer will last for two weeks, ending on August 22. The same discount applies to the Deluxe Edition of the game, which is currently available for $29.99 instead of its original price of $49.99. The Deluxe Edition includes additional outfits for the character Sargon from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, as well as a digital guidebook.

The Lost Crown Steam Version Has Denuvo, Ubisoft Account Requirement, Steam Deck Support

1. To play the Steam version of “PoP: The Lost Crown”, you’ll need a Ubisoft account. Contrary to what its store page suggests, some early players have reported that the game can’t be launched without installing Ubisoft Connect. However, it does include Denuvo Anti-Tamper, which is a contentious DRM (Digital Rights Management) solution among PC gamers. On a more neutral point, the new “Prince of Persia” game has been optimized for Steam Deck, ensuring that Valve’s handheld can run it at maximum resolution and highest FPS on ultra graphics settings, as per Ubisoft.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown DLC Gets a Release Date

Today, the publisher has revealed that the Mask of Darkness DLC for the game “Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown” is set to release on September 17, available on all platforms including Steam. This expansion offers a new storyline along with a darker world to delve into. Simultaneously, the Complete Edition of “The Lost Crown” will be released, containing Mask of Darkness and all the Deluxe Edition bonus content.

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2024-08-09 02:05