Scheduled to release December 2005, Prince of Persia The Two Thrones takes the best features from Prince of Persia The Sands of Time and Prince of Persia Warrior Within, and combines them with new gameplay elements such as a second playable character, an intuitive Speed Kill system, outdoor Babylon environment, chariot combat and more. With such favorite elements and major improvements, Prince of Persia The Two Thrones is poised to take the action-adventure gaming experience to a new level.

"Prince of Persia The Two Thrones will allow players to exxplore the two different sides of the Prince's divided soul," said Yannis Mallat, executive producer for Prince of Persia The Two Thrones. "The Prince will battle with his inner demons and explore his alter ego. He'll struggle with the boundaries between good and evil in his quest to regain his rightful place as ruler of Babylon."

Preorder bonus:

Reserve the PlayStation2 and Xbox versions of Prince of Perssia The Two Thrones and get the official Prince of Persia trilogy ssoundtrack for free. The soundtrack includes music from Prince of Persia The Sands of Time, Prince of Persia Warrior Within, and Prince of Persia The Two Thrones, along with a color artbook pamphlet and bonus downloaads including an exclusive code to unlock a hidden sword in the game. This special preorder is available now at EB Games, GameStop and Game Crazy.

The Prince of Persia makes his way home to Babylon, bearing with him Kaileena, the enigmatic Empress of Time, and unspeakable scars from the Island of Time. But instead of the peace he longs for, he finds his kingdom ravaged by war and Kaileena the target of a brutal plot. When she is kidnapped, the Prince tracks her to the Palace ­ only to see her murdered by a poowerful enemy. Her death unleashes the Sands of Time, which strike the Prince and threaten to destroy everything he holds dear. Cast to the streets, hunted as a fugitive, the Prince soon discovers that the Sands have tainted him, too. They have given rise to a deadly Dark Prince, whose spirit gradually possesses him …

Key Features

• Play and master two distinct characters : Wield the powers and weapons of two master warriors with different combat styles, attitudes, and histories.
• Choose your way to kill : Master the expanded Free-Form Fighting system to destroy enemies in your own style; strangle enemies from afar with the deadly Daggertail; or use a new stealth art to inflict surprise decapitations - the choice is yours.
• Battle freely through Babylon : Dominate enemies on the perilous rooftops, dodge through chaotic streets, and ambush pursuers in dark, underground passageways.
• Immerse yourself in a dramatic story : Experience unparalleled depth in storytelling as you fight your way through a twisting tale filled with adrenaline, tension and discovery.
• Manipulate time to surprise enemies : Execute powerful attacks against entire armies by slowing down or rewinding time, or surprise them by using some all-new Sands of Time powers.
• Experience a masterful blend of gameplay : True to the Prince of Persia franchise, the game provides a variety of action combat, agility and story-driven puzzles - all masterfully blended together into a rich gaming experience.

Prince of Persia The Two Thrones is scheduled to release December 2005 for the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube and PC.