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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands|75}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands|75}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands|81}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands|81}}
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|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 id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 7296
 +
|lutris      = prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands
 +
|mobygames    = 47064
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|hltb        = 7296
 
|mobygames    = prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands
 
 
|wikipedia    = Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
 
|wikipedia    = Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
 
|winehq      = 11722
 
|winehq      = 11722
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Prince of Persia}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{ii}} No longer requires a constant internet connection. Playable offline.
+
|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}} [https://forums.ubisoft.com/forumdisplay.php/59-Prince-of-Persia Ubisoft forums] for game series
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{{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 }}
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands | Uplay | | | Windows }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2123-1 | Uplay |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2123-1 | Uplay |  |  | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands | Uplay | {{store link|GMG|prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GMG | prince-of-persia-forgotten-sands | Uplay | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Humble | prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands | Uplay | {{store link|Humble|prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-digital-deluxe-edition|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands | Uplay | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 33320 | Steam, Uplay | {{store link|Steam|901478|Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 33320 | Steam, Uplay | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948788a7e300458b47c8 | Uplay | {{store link|Uplay|575ffda7a3be1633568b4e00|Deluxe Edition}} also available, included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }}
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{{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, 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}} All versions require {{DRM|Uplay}}.
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{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition is no longer available.
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{ii}} The Deluxe Edition includes two exclusive skins, one exclusive map, the soundtrack and [[Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time]].
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{{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==
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===[[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
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
|epic games store notes =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  = true
+
|ubisoft connect          = true
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     = {{cn|date=September 2021}}
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{ii}} Graphics settings must be changed using <code>GameSettings.exe</code> in the installation folder.
 
{{ii}} Graphics settings must be changed using <code>GameSettings.exe</code> in the installation folder.
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-forgotten-sands
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/prince-persia-forgotten-sands
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
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|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>.
# Set the desired window position and size.
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# In Generic check: Run in Window, Lower Background priority and Ask confirm on window close.
# Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
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# 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.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
=== Post-Process ===
 
=== Post-Process ===
{{Fixbox|description= Disable Blur
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{{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>
 
#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 1 instead of 2.
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#Go to PostEffects and change Dword value to 0 or 1 (according to your liking) instead of 2.
{{ii}}Thanks to Chiz on helixmod.blogspot.com. This could have very minor artifacts but the game looks much cleaner. If the game glitches(very rare), then just restart it.}}
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'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} Should the game glitch, restart the game.}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{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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  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    = Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page.
 
  |notes    = Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page.
  |ref      = <ref>[https://steamdb.info/app/33320/depots/ Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on SteamDB]</ref>
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  |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      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Local retail version only.
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  |notes    = Retail only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Local retail version only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1605646556 download]
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  |notes    = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1605646556 here].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |audio    = true
 
  |audio    = true
 
  |subtitles = true
 
  |subtitles = true
  |notes    = Local retail version only.
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  |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      =  
 
}}
 
}}
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  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/file/QTwWzRLC#Bpwsl0nJExnNQ2UoFGv-SQkZLRiFP-Jx7t4eR5wMOJM Download].
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/file/QTwWzRLC#Bpwsl0nJExnNQ2UoFGv-SQkZLRiFP-Jx7t4eR5wMOJM Download].
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
 +
}}
 +
{{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 [http://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/03/prince-of-persia-2010-forgotten-sands.html Helix Mod: Prince of Persia 2010 (Forgotten Sands)].
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|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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==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
===Steam overlay is not available===
 
===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.
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{{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 100&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
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{{--}} 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=
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# 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.
 
# 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
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
|shader model versions  =  
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|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|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==

Latest revision as of 07:00, 11 April 2024

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands cover
Developers
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 on HowLongToBeat
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on IGDB
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on MobyGames
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on Wikipedia
Prince of Persia 1989
Prince of Persia 2: The Shadow and the Flame 1993
Prince of Persia 3D 1999
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time 2003
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within 2004
Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones 2005
Prince of Persia (2008) 2008
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands 2010
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 2024
The Rogue Prince of Persia 2024
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake TBA

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

Official franchise Discord server
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Ubisoft Store
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Included with Ubisoft+.
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable)
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[2]
Windows
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
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
Delete/rename video files
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Videos.
  2. Delete or rename TAGLogo.bik and Ubi_new_logo.bik.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands\1.0\Engine\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33320/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Ubisoft-Connect-folder>\savegames\<user-id>\11\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-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.

Windowed

Force windowed[citation needed]
  1. Download and run DxWnd.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set the Path to <path-to-game>\Prince of Persia.exe.
  4. In Generic check: Run in Window, Lower Background priority and Ask confirm on window close.
  5. In Position check: Hide desktop background, Keep aspect ratio and Adaptative ratio.
  6. In Window initial position & size set X=0, Y=0, your resolution and clic on Desktop.
  7. Click OK, then File and Save.

Post-Process

Disable Post Effects (like blur)[3]
  1. Open Regedit and navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands\1.0\Engine
  2. Go to PostEffects and change Dword value to 0 or 1 (according to your liking) instead of 2.

Notes

Should the game glitch, restart the game.

Input

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

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]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide.
  2. Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\d3d9.ini or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Prince of Persia.exe\SpecialK.ini depending on the installation method you used.
  4. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].
Use ForceFix
  1. Install recommended software and system updates, if for Windows 7, under Ideal Conditions from Steam Guide.
  2. Download version of ForceFix for your operating system from Steam Guide.
  3. Unpack the archive and launch ForceFix.
  4. For refresh rates above 60 Hz, set frequency under Custom tab and Apply.

Notes

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.
Use ReShade 5.6.0+
  1. Download ReShade of any version post and including 5.6.0.
  2. Install ReShade by navigating to <path-to-game>, selecting Prince of Persia.exe and DirectX 9 option in ReShade's installer. You don't need to install any effects.
  3. Go to <path-to-game> and open ReShade.ini with any text editor (i.e. Notepad).
  4. In the [APP] section of ReShade.ini find ForceDefaultRefreshRate=0 variable and change its value to 1.

Notes

This will force the game to use the display refresh rate set in Windows display settings.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
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
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
System memory (RAM) 1 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


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33320/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (33320) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References

  1. Decommissioning of online services (September 2022) - last accessed on 2022-07-04
  2. Prince of Persia: TFS - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
  3. [helixmod.blogspot.com Helixmod] - last accessed on 2021-07-25
  4. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands on SteamDB - last accessed on May 2023