At the Xbox Gamescom showcase, Evil Empire finally confirmed that The Rogue Prince of Persia will be heading to Switch and Switch 2 later this year. The stylish roguelike has been in early access on PC, but this marks the first official word on a Nintendo release.
A roguelike with classic Prince of Persia flair
Unlike Ubisoft’s more traditional entries, this version leans into roguelike design. It mixes quick combat and platforming with the fast reset loop Evil Empire perfected while working on Dead Cells. Expect familiar moves like wall-running, stomps, and kicks, now folded into a run-based structure.
Core features of The Rogue Prince of Persia
Evil Empire’s take focuses on replayability, discovery, and fluid movement. Players can:
- Flow between platforming and combat seamlessly
- Explore branching paths using wall-runs, dodges, and acrobatics
- Fight invaders and rewind after death thanks to a time-twisting artifact
- Equip different weapons and medallions to alter playstyle mid-run
- Unlock new modifiers, gear, and areas with each attempt
Every run reshuffles the city thanks to procedural generation, ensuring no two sessions feel the same.
A story built for repetition
You begin in an oasis outside the capital after a devastating battle. Each time you fall, a magical bola resets you to the start, urging you to push deeper into the city. This structure ties narrative progression to gameplay, rewarding persistence with new characters, lore, and zones.
A surprise Switch 2 arrival this year
While other platforms received the full release today, Switch players will get their turn later in 2025. That includes next-gen owners, as the game has been confirmed for Switch 2 alongside current hardware.
For fans of Dead Cells and classic Prince of Persia flair, this roguelike promises to be one of the standout indie action titles closing out the year.
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