When purchasing a new release, it can be hard to decide whether the deluxe edition represents good value for money. Join us as we explore the contents of the deluxe edition of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and decide whether it's worth buying.
Both the standard and deluxe editions are available on all platforms, and we'll be sharing the prices you can expect to pay, too. It's also worth noting that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deluxe edition has a pre-order bonus that can't be obtained by the standard edition, which helps to justify its price tag.
For more on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, why not check out everything we know about the game? There, we break down all the information we can gather from the game's trailers, as well as all the confirmed details regarding The Lost Crown's plot and gameplay. We've also got the latest updates on whether Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will be released on PS4.
What do you get in the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deluxe edition?
If you purchase Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deluxe edition, you'll gain access to the base game as well as the unique "Immortals" outfit, which is a cosmetic that you can equip on Sargon. Also included is the Prosperity Bird Amulet, which appears to be a piece of equipment that you can equip to Sargon to provide a stat buff.
Moreover, pre-ordering the deluxe edition will grant players access to Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown at least 72 hours of early access, immediately before the game's scheduled release on January 14, 2024. A complete list of all the bonus content included within the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deluxe edition is down below:
- Immortals Outfit
- Prosperity Bird Amulet
- Digital Adventure Guide
- Up to 3 days of Early Access
To buy the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deluxe edition, you'll have to part with £49.99, compared to the standard edition which is available for £44.99. Alternatively, players can subscribe to Ubisoft+ to gain access to the game on release day.
Is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deluxe edition worth it?
Compared to most other deluxe editions, there isn't a huge price difference between the standard and deluxe editions of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Even so, the cosmetic and in-game items don't represent great value for money, given the game's single-player nature. However, if you're desperate to play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a price difference of £5 is a reasonable fee to pay for 3 days of early access.
If you're not too bothered about playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown as soon as you possibly can, and are happy to wait the extra three days, then there's no reason to buy the deluxe edition of the game. Save yourself the fiver, and don't fall into the trap of buying the deluxe version just because it's only slightly more expensive.
That's all there is to know about the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown deluxe edition and whether it's worth buying. For more guides like this, why not check out everything you need to know about the different editions for Tekken 8, or perhaps all the pre-order bonuses for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League?