Ubisoft's third entry since the revitalization of the series seeks to appeal to fans of both previous games.
UBISOFT UNVEILS PRINCE OF PERSIA® 3 (Working Title)
The Warrior Prince Will Once Again Reign Supreme in the Next Prince of Persia® Masterpiece
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – APRIL 25, 2005 – Today Ubisoft, one of the world’s largest videogame publishers, announced that it is developing Prince of Persia® 3 (working title) for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, the Nintendo GameCube™ and the PC-CD Rom. Scheduled for release in the second half of 2005, Prince of Persia 3 is the third volume in the award-winning Prince of Persia® franchise. Blending the best features from the first two installments (Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™ and Prince of Persia Warrior Within™) with the talent, vision and ingenuity of Ubisoft’s development teams, Prince of Persia® 3 will enliven the franchise with a vitality – and plenty of unexpected twists – that will impress and satisfy long-time fans and newcomers alike. Prince of Persia® 3 will be showcased at the Electronic Entertainment Expo May 18 - 20 at Ubisoft’s booth, #1300 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
“Prince of Persia® 3 promises to be THE best instalment in the legendary franchise,” said Tony Kee, vice president of marketing for Ubisoft. “By combining two playable characters in a masterly balanced gameplay, with the perfect mix of acrobatic moves and a compelling storyline, the Prince of Persia will appeal to both Sands of Time and Warrior Within fans alike. The Prince is back to reclaim his kingdom, and he has a few surprises in store…”
About Prince of Persia® 3 (working title):
The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him. The Prince is rapidly captured and Kaileena has no choice but to sacrifice herself and unleash the Sands of Time in order to save him. Now cast out on the streets and hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that past battles have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him. Game features include:
Visit the official Prince of Persia 3 teaser website at http://www.princeofpersiagame.com