Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Is Parkouring to Mobile – And Will Run at 60fps

Ubisoft’s stylish Metroidvania hit Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is officially heading to mobile devices on April 14, with touch controls, QoL tweaks, and a free trial.

Lost Crown Goes Mobile This April

Whether you’re dodging spike traps on a subway or solving time puzzles during your coffee break, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is about to make mobile gaming feel way more epic. That’s right—Ubisoft’s surprise hit of 2024 is slicing through iOS and Android starting April 14th, and it’s not holding back.

This isn’t some watered-down mobile port, either. Ubisoft promises the full 2.5D Metroidvania experience is intact, running at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second on “recent generations of mobile devices.” So, no, your phone probably won’t melt. Probably.

If you’ve been meaning to check out The Lost Crown, this is a pretty slick entry point. The mobile version offers a free trial right off the bat, with a single in-app purchase unlocking the full game. No subscription required. No energy meters. Just classic platforming, deadly traps, and a dude named Sargon who makes flipping off walls look unfairly stylish.

New Mobile Features (No, Not Just Tiny Buttons)

Ubisoft isn’t just slapping on a touchscreen overlay and calling it a day. The mobile version of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been reworked with mobile-specific quality-of-life features that aim to ease the pain of playing a precision platformer on glass.

Here’s the big stuff:

• Touch screen controls (obviously), but also support for external controllers—because some of us still believe in buttons.
• Remappable controls, so you’re not stuck jumping when you meant to parry.
• An auto-potion feature, which could be a literal lifesaver during boss fights.
• Auto-parry, for those who love flair but maybe not frame-perfect reflexes.
• A slow time toggle, perfect for nailing those pixel-precise jumps or flexing like a time-bending ninja.

In short, they’ve taken a game that was already smooth on console and made sure it still feels great while you’re lying sideways in bed with a phone in your face.

And accessibility hasn’t taken a back seat, either. The mobile version carries over all the award-winning options that earned it the Innovation in Accessibility Award at The Game Awards 2024. Ubisoft didn’t cut corners—they just shrunk the screen.

Why Mobile Might Be the Best Way to Meet Sargon

Let’s be honest: The Lost Crown kind of came out of nowhere. It’s a refreshingly modern take on a beloved classic, mixing old-school exploration with new-school combat flair. It’s also got that special Ubisoft energy where the environments look like someone painted over a dream.

But what really makes this mobile move a win is how the game’s structure suits on-the-go play. The map is vast, yes, but it’s also broken into tidy chunks. Perfect for short sessions. Boss fights are tough but fair. And now that you can slow time? Even fairer.

So if you missed the game on console or PC—or if you just want a pocket-sized version of it to mess around with on the bus—this is your moment. And if you did already play it, maybe this is your excuse to relive the magic without being tethered to your living room. Just don’t let your phone slip out of your hands during a double jump. That would be… tragic.