The game is set in a world steeped in ancient Persian mythology, where the protagonist is drawn into an epic battle between the powerful forces of light and darkness. The prince arrives just in time to witness the destruction of the legendary Tree of Life. This act plunges the entire world into eternal darkness. The prince must now team up with his deadly companion Elika to heal the world from the diabolical Plague that is spreading across the land.

Features:
- Rise of a New Hero: Master the acrobatics, strategy, and combat tactics of the most agile warrior of all time. Slide down building facades, perform perfectly timed acrobatic combos, and leap over gaps, buildings, and anything else you can get your hands on. This new warrior must utilize all of his new abilities, including an all-new combat system, to face all of Ahriman's corrupt minions, rid the land of the dark Plague, and restore the Light.
- A new epic adventure begins: Immerse yourself in a new fantasy world of ancient Persia. The masterful storytelling and expansive environments guarantee action-adventure fans an experience that rivals the best Hollywood blockbusters.
- New Open World Structure: For the first time in the Prince of Persia series, you are now free to choose how the game's non-linear storyline unfolds. Players will determine how the story unfolds in an open-ended world by choosing their own path.
- The arrival of a deadly new ally: Meet the most powerful ally yet in the game, companion Elika, who joins the Prince in his fight to save the world. A woman endowed with magical powers, she assists the player in combat, acrobatics, and puzzle-solving, allowing the Prince to reach new levels of deadly acrobatic feats or devastating combat attacks.
- New for next-gen consoles: The game debuts on the next generation of consoles using the Anvil engine developed by Ubisoft, which was also used in the Assassin's Creed title.