Key points
- No longer requires a constant internet connection. Playable offline.
- Online services shut down on October 1, 2022. Installation and DLC access via Ubisoft Connect were also disabled. [1]
General information
- Ubisoft forums for game series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
- All versions require Ubisoft Connect DRM.
- 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
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files
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- Go to
<path-to-game>\Videos .
- Delete or rename
TAGLogo.bik and Ubi_new_logo.bik .
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video
- Graphics settings must be changed using
GameSettings.exe
in the installation folder.
Force windowed[citation needed]
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- Download and run DxWnd.
- Click on Edit, then Add.
- Set the Path to
<path-to-game>\Prince of Persia.exe .
- In Generic check: Run in Window, Lower Background priority and Ask confirm on window close.
- 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.
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Post-Process
Disable Post Effects (like blur)[3]
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- Open Regedit and navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Prince of Persia - The Forgotten Sands\1.0\Engine
- 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.
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Input
Audio
Audio feature |
State |
Notes |
Separate volume controls |
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Surround sound |
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Subtitles |
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Closed captions |
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Mute on focus lost |
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Royalty free audio |
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Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Czech |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Dutch |
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Available on Steam, despite not being stated in the store page.[4] |
French |
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German |
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Hungarian |
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Retail only. |
Italian |
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Polish |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Russian |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Spanish |
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Turkish |
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Fan translation, Download. |
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]
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- Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide.
- Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
- 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.
- Change
RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate] .
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Use ForceFix
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- Install recommended software and system updates, if for Windows 7, under Ideal Conditions from Steam Guide.
- Download version of ForceFix for your operating system from Steam Guide.
- Unpack the archive and launch ForceFix.
- 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.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9.0c |
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Shader Model support |
3.0 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating system (OS) |
XP SP3 |
Vista SP2, 7 |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ |
System memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
4 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 |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series ATI Radeon X1600 / HD 2000 / HD 3000 / HD 4000 / HD 5000 series 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
References