Internal Ubisoft slides reveal early gameplay, revamped combat, and Farah’s new role in the highly anticipated remake.
Internal files for the remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time were leaked online, prompting Ubisoft to come under heavy scrutiny. The leak came from what appears to be an internal slideshow and spread across forums and social media before Ubisoft took down the links. There was one link that was live long enough for fans to watch a few minutes of footage showing the game in its pre-alpha stage.
The leaked footage is very basic, with characters that look like stick figures and few textures on the backgrounds or items. Even though the graphics aren’t finished, the presentation shows what the creators had in mind for the remake. Some people have noticed that these documents are from about 1.5 to 2 years ago, which makes them wonder why they have just come to light now.
The most interesting thing about the slides is that Ubisoft wants to update the gameplay while keeping the fun of the original 2003 game. Some of the best new features are improved time powers, new acrobatic moves, and redesigned foes, which should make the game more fluid and fun. The presentation also hints at changes to boss fights and joint gameplay to make the remake feel both new and old.
Farah returns as a true ally in combat.
Princess Farah, who was in the original game, is a big part of the game. The report slides say that she will be with players again, but she will not need to be protected during fights. Farah can now fight on her own with her bow, using cooperative hits and making a real difference in battle. This change removes some of the annoying escort features from the original game.
Giving Farah more freedom solves a longstanding problem. In the original game, players often had trouble with parts where Farah could get in the way of progress, like tricky elevator sequences or fights that required careful timing. The remake should make the game easier to play while keeping the story-driven relationship between the Prince and Farah by making her a good friend.
The combat system has been modernized with advanced acrobatic moves.
The reported content says that the combat system will get a lot better after Farah. Acrobatic attacks, powers that change the past or present, and strategic enemy battles will all get updates. The presentation stresses that there are many ways to fight, which could make fights more interesting and fun. Fans can look forward to a mix of old favorites and new ideas as Ubisoft continues to update this famous game, improving it over the decades.
There are also pre-alpha screenshots and a low-resolution video in the talk to show that the project is still in its early stages of development. People watching say you shouldn’t judge the character designs or settings yet because the lighting, textures, and polish aren’t even close to finished.
Reveal scheduled for December 11.
People are getting increasingly excited about the big reveal, set for December 11. Sources say the remake might come out about a month later, in the middle of January, giving players their first public look at the improved graphics and gameplay. Fans now have something real to look forward to besides the leaked pre-alpha video.
Ubisoft’s careful handling of the leak shows that the whole industry is concerned about materials that leak before the game does. Fans can get the wrong idea from early exposure, especially if the material isn’t finished or polished. Even though there were problems, the leak gives us an interesting first look at the bold direction the Sands of Time remake is taking.
Nintendo fans also got new information from the company’s Switch Online service during the news loop. Subscribers can now play games from the NES and Game Boy, such as Ninja Gaiden 2, The Dark Sword of Chaos, Battletoads, and Kid’ Icarus. This adds more old games to the platform.
Overall, the rough and incomplete pre-alpha video and leaked slides show that Ubisoft is determined to bring one of its most popular games up to date. The remake of Sands of Time claims to honor the original game’s history while also embracing modern gaming standards. It will have updated combat mechanics, a stronger Farah, and many other new features. When the official reveal comes out next month, fans will be paying close attention.
