• A Legendary Hero Returns: Wielding powers of mythic proportions, the Prince returns to action-adventure gaming with gravity-defying acrobatics, ferocious fighting combos, and the ability to bend time to fulfill his destiny.
• Awe Inspiring Gameplay with the Sands of Time: Ubi Soft's Montreal Studio presents The Sands of Time - a technological breakthrough that will change the face of action-adventure gaming forever. Erase the past, behold the future, and freeze the present in real-time for unlimited gameplay variations.
• Exotic Worlds, Vast Kingdoms: Uncover the mysteries of a world never before explored in action-adventure gaming. Ancient, mythical, and deadly, Persia holds a staggering array of landscapes and kingdoms to explore and conquer.
• A Sweeping Adventure of Betrayal and Triumph: The epic legends and deadly creatures of mythic Persia burn to life in this suspense-filled tale, featuring more twists and turns than the labyrinthian Palace itself.
• The studio behind Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell presents the new era of action-adventure: Ubi Soft Montreal moves onto its next major hit while taking their knowledge and technology to the next level.
• Jordan Mechner - The Creator: The creator of the original Prince of Persia, and acknowledged "godfather" of the action-adventure genre, Jordan Mechner consults on all facets of game design - including storyline, cinematics, programming, and artistic vision.

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. It is within this war torn land that a young Prince discovers a magic dagger. Drawn to its dark powers, he is led to unleash a deadly evil upon the reaches of his father's vast kingdom.Aided by the wiles of a seductive princess and the absolute powers of the Sands of Time, the Prince stages a harrowing quest to reclaim the Palace's cursed chambers, and restore peace to the very fabric of Time itself. He must tread these dangers carefully, however. Because in this world, there is only one rule: master the Sands, or be buried.