Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, was today unveiled by Ubi Soft. This title is a surprise addition to the blockbuster franchise, and is slated for a release on 'all platforms' for the end of the year. Jordan Mechner, veteran designer and creator of Prince of Persia, will be in charge of the new development, which is going ahead in collaboration with Ubi Soft's Montreal studio. Here's the publisher's glowing summary on the new title:

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time takes place within an exotic, mysterious world representing Persian architecture, animals and attire. After his father invades the palace of the Maharajah, the Prince, tricked by a treacherous vizier, uses a magic dagger to release the dangerous Sands of Time from an ornate hourglass. With the aid of a beautiful, mysterious, and potentially untrustworthy ally, players embody the Prince to recapture the Sands of Time and restore peace to the land.

By Luke Guttridge