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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = The game no longer requires a constant Internet connection and is playable offline. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Online services shut down on October 1, 2022. Installation and DLC access via Ubisoft Connect were also disabled. <ref name="UbiOnlineShutdownSep2022">{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/gameplay/article/decommissioning-of-online-services-september-2022/000102396|title=Decommissioning of online services (September 2022)|date=2022-07-04}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2123-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2123-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 33320 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33320 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47c8 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47c8 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, account | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226042249/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Prince-of-Persia--TFS/|title=Prince of Persia: TFS - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sandstm | Uplay | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL, unknown, account | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226042249/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/Games/Prince-of-Persia--TFS/|title=Prince of Persia: TFS - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is no longer available. | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is no longer available. | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install [https://www.nexusmods.com/princeofpersiatheforgottensands/mods/4 No-Intro Videos Fix] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|fix= | ||
# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos}}. | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos}}. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} By default, the refresh rate in the game will go back to normal once you close the program. You can change it by unchecking Restore on Close option. | {{ii}} By default, the refresh rate in the game will go back to normal once you close the program. You can change it by unchecking Restore on Close option. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[ReShade]] 5.6.0+|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://reshade.me/ ReShade] of any version post and including [https://reshade.me/releases/8539-5-6 5.6.0]. | ||
+ | # Install ReShade by navigating to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}, selecting {{file|Prince of Persia.exe}} and DirectX 9 option in ReShade's installer. You don't need to install any effects. | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}} and open {{file|ReShade.ini}} with any text editor (i.e. Notepad). | ||
+ | # In the <code>[APP]</code> section of {{file|ReShade.ini}} find <code>ForceDefaultRefreshRate=0</code> variable and change its value to <code>1</code>. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will force the game to use the display refresh rate set in Windows display settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/extra-content-for-pop-tfs/downloads/extra-content-for-pop-tfs Extra Content Unlocker]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod adds 3 Extra Skins: (Malik Costume, Sandwraith Skin and Assassin Costume) and 3 Extra Game Modes: (Survival, Enemy Tides and Time Trial). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/pop-the-forgotten-sands-blood-patch/downloads/pop-the-forgotten-sands-blood-patch Blood Patch]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} This mod adds blood as seen in Warrior Within and The Two Thrones. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Latest revision as of 18:27, 12 May 2024
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Ubisoft Quebec | |
Ubisoft Singapore | |
Ubisoft Casablanca | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Anvil | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 12, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
Themes | Fantasy, Middle East |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure and platform game in the Prince of Persia series.
The game no longer requires a constant Internet connection and is playable offline.
Online services shut down on October 1, 2022. Installation and DLC access via Ubisoft Connect were also disabled. [1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [2] |
- The Deluxe Edition is no longer available.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition included two exclusive skins, one exclusive map, the soundtrack and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Download and install No-Intro Videos Fix |
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Delete/rename video files |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands\1.0\Engine\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\11\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33320/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [citation needed] |
Video
- Graphics settings must be changed using
GameSettings.exe
in the installation folder.
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Post-Process
Disable Post Effects (like blur)[3] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Dutch | Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page.[4] | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | Retail only. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation, Download. | |||
Arabic | Fan translation, Arabic Subtitles. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Prince of Persia 2010 (Forgotten Sands) | |||
iZ3D |
Issues unresolved
Steam overlay is not available
- Opening the Steam overlay causes all input (keyboard or controller) to be ignored, Alt+Tab ↹ to desktop and then back into the game will resolve the input issue.
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to lowest available Screen Refresh rate, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Use ForceFix |
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Notes
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Use ReShade 5.6.0+ |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Mods
Extra Content Unlocker
- This mod adds 3 Extra Skins: (Malik Costume, Sandwraith Skin and Assassin Costume) and 3 Extra Game Modes: (Survival, Enemy Tides and Time Trial).
Blood Patch
- This mod adds blood as seen in Warrior Within and The Two Thrones.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | Vista SP2, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series ATI Radeon X1600 / HD 2000 / HD 3000 / HD 4000 / HD 5000 series 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series ATI Radeon X1600 / HD 2000 / HD 3000 / HD 4000 / HD 5000 series 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33320) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Decommissioning of online services (September 2022) - last accessed on 2022-07-04
- ↑ Prince of Persia: TFS - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ [helixmod.blogspot.com Helixmod] - last accessed on 2021-07-25
- ↑ Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on SteamDB - last accessed on May 2023