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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montreal}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Montreal}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Quebec}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Singapore}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Casablanca}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands|75}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands|81}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Middle East }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
|steam appid = 33320 | |steam appid = 33320 | ||
|steam appid side = 901478 | |steam appid side = 901478 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 7296 | ||
+ | |lutris = prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands | ||
+ | |mobygames = 47064 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands | |wikipedia = Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands | ||
|winehq = 11722 | |winehq = 11722 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |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}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/33320/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2123-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33320 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47c8 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is no longer available. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition | + | {{ii}} The Deluxe Edition included two exclusive skins, one exclusive map, the soundtrack and [[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]]. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===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= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Videos}}. | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|TAGLogo.bik}} and {{file|Ubi_new_logo.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands\1.0\Engine\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|uplay}}\savegames\{{p|uid}}\11\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = true | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = {{cn|date=September 2021}} | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Graphics settings must be changed using <code>GameSettings.exe</code> in the installation folder. |
− | + | {{Video | |
− | {{Video | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-forgotten-sands |
− | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = gold | |multimonitor wsgf award = gold | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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# Click on Edit, then Add. | # Click on Edit, then Add. | ||
# Set the Path to <code>{{p|game}}\Prince of Persia.exe</code>. | # Set the Path to <code>{{p|game}}\Prince of Persia.exe</code>. | ||
− | # | + | # In Generic check: Run in Window, Lower Background priority and Ask confirm on window close. |
− | # | + | # In Position check: Hide desktop background, Keep aspect ratio and Adaptative ratio. |
+ | # In Window initial position & size set X=0, Y=0, your resolution and clic on Desktop. | ||
# Click OK, then File and Save. | # Click OK, then File and Save. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | === Post-Process === |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description= Disable Post Effects (like blur)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=helixmod.blogspot.com|title=Helixmod|date=2021-07-25}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | #Open Regedit and navigate to: <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands\1.0\Engine</code> | ||
+ | #Go to PostEffects and change Dword value to 0 or 1 (according to your liking) instead of 2. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Should the game glitch, restart the game.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
− | | | + | |steam hook input = unknown |
− | | | + | |steam hook input notes = |
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [http://www.folkemonovycestiny.cz/cestina-do-hry-prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page.<ref> | + | |notes = Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page. |
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/33320/depots/|title=Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on SteamDB|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1605646556 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.playground.ru/prince_of_persia_the_forgotten_sands/file/rusifikator_dlya_prince_of_persia_the_forgotten_sands_steam_dorabotannyj-1110693 here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Turkish |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/file/QTwWzRLC#Bpwsl0nJExnNQ2UoFGv-SQkZLRiFP-Jx7t4eR5wMOJM Download]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Arabic | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://arb-sub.blogspot.com/2023/07/prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands.html Arabic Subtitles]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/prince-of-persia-2010-forgotten-sands.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia 2010 (Forgotten Sands)] |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Steam overlay is not available=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Opening the Steam overlay causes all input (keyboard or controller) to be ignored, {{key|ALT|TAB}} to desktop and then back into the game will resolve the input issue. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
− | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to | + | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to lowest available Screen Refresh rate, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. |
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Install Special K by following the [ | + | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. |
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}} | + | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Prince of Persia.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used. |
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use ForceFix|fix= | ||
+ | # Install recommended software and system updates, if for Windows 7, under Ideal Conditions from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235460/discussions/0/630802344702757872 Steam Guide]. | ||
+ | # Download version of ForceFix for your operating system from [https://steamcommunity.com/app/235460/discussions/0/630802344702757872 Steam Guide]. | ||
+ | # Unpack the archive and launch ForceFix. | ||
+ | # For refresh rates above 60 Hz, set frequency under Custom tab and Apply. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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== | ||
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|minCPU = Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | ||
− | |minRAM = 1 GB | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 4 GB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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