The Rogue Prince of Persia's 'Second Act' Update Doubles Content and Revamps the Experience

Ubisoft and Evil Empire have unveiled the "Second Act" update for The Rogue Prince of Persia™, the largest update since the game's Early Access debut in May 2024. Available now for free to all Steam and GeForce Now players, this update introduces substantial new content, visual enhancements, and gameplay improvements, effectively doubling the game's offerings.

Key Features of the Second Act Update

Expanded Content

• Two New Biomes: Explore the treacherous Mines and the intricate Craftsmen’s District.
• New Boss Encounters: Face off against powerful adversaries in unique environments.
• Fresh Narrative Content: Experience a brand-new storyline while enjoying polished updates to Act 1.

Revamped Visuals

• Upgraded Art Direction: A richer colour palette and more detailed environments breathe life into the wartime city of Ctesiphon.
• The Prince’s New Look: The Prince’s signature purple has been replaced with a design that fits the series' setting and genre. More Fans of the original look can look forward to the "purple Prince" returning as a playable skin in a future update.

Gameplay Enhancements

• New Enemies and Traversal Challenges: Test your skills against new foes and 24 traversal trials.
• Quality-of-Life Improvements: Difficulty rebalancing, multiple save slots, and automatic pickup for gold and spirit cinder streamline gameplay.
• New Languages: German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish localization is now available.

Enhanced Roguelite Features

With the Second Act, The Rogue Prince of Persia solidifies its roguelite foundation, offering:

• 9 Biomes
• 20 Main Weapons and 6 Tools
• 4 Boss Battles
• 50 Medallions for custom playstyles

A Soundtrack to Match the Action

The update also introduces four new tracks by Persian-American electronic artist ASADI, blending traditional and modern sounds to enhance the game’s rhythm and flow. The full soundtrack is available on Ubisoft Music and major streaming platforms https://ubisoftmusic.ffm.to/therogueprinceofpersia-ost

Looking Ahead

The Second Act is just the beginning. Ubisoft and Evil Empire plans to expand the game into 2025, promising additional levels, bosses, weapons, and player-requested updates leading up to the full launch.

What are you most excited to experience in the Second Act update for The Rogue Prince of Persia? Let us know in the comments!