Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown free trial on Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Online members can play the full Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown game for free until September 30, with progress carrying over to a
Nintendo Switch Online members can download and try the full Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown game at no additional cost. The free trial opened at 10 a.m. PT on September 24, 2024. It closes at 11:59 p.m. PT on September 30, 2024. This offer covers the complete game rather than a timed demo or opening chapter. Any active Nintendo Switch Online membership qualifies. Access ends for non-purchasers once the trial window closes.
Game Trials are part of the Nintendo Switch Online package. Players who purchase the game during or after the trial will keep all save data. Save data from the demo can be carried over if the full game is bought.
Progress retention and purchase incentive
Nintendo has paired the trial with a 70% discount on the digital edition through the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store. The digital version of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available for 70% off for a limited time. The sale runs until 11:59 p.m. PT on October 7, 2024.
Critical reception and post-launch support
The game holds an 8.7 out of 10 score on OpenCritic. IGN scored the game eight out of 10. The outlet praised the game for capturing 'not only what made games such as The Sands of Time so good' and ironing out 'the little issues that plagued the 3D games in this series by opting for a 2D perspective.' Reviewers praised its map design, combat, and accessibility options. Several reviewers criticized its narrative.
The Switch version runs at 60 fps in both docked and handheld modes. The game attracted more than three million players but missed Ubisoft's sales expectations. Ubisoft later disbanded the team behind the game. The publisher supported the release with free content updates and a paid story expansion in September 2024. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has received new modes, updates, story DLC, and a mobile port since its release.
Future outlook and franchise context
The possibility of a sequel to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown remains grim. Renewed interest from free demos and past sales could potentially influence Ubisoft’s decision on a sequel. The game launched on January 18, 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Android and iOS versions followed in April 2025.
The free trial ends at 11:59 PM PT on September 30, 2024, after which access is revoked for non-purchasers.
