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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time down to €2.99 on GOG, given a fresh coat of paint

Fabian Lainé August 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM

In brief

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time lands at $2.99 on GOG with a 70% discount, alongside a full restoration of the 2003 classic. It's now the best way to play on PC, especially since Ubisoft has shelved the game's remake.

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time drops to €2.99 from €9.99 on GOG, a 70% discount, until August 23. The promotion accompanies the game's entry into the store's Preservation Program, announced on August 18.

What you're buying

Not a remaster: the original 2003 PC version, restored to working order. GOG has added native 16:9 and ultra-wide support, fixed multi-monitor behavior, and grafted on a layer to adjust field of view and frame rate limit. The game is DRM-free, verified on Windows 11.

The verdict

In 2026, this is the best way to play The Sands of Time on PC, and the opportunity is all the more useful given that Ubisoft cancelled the game's remake in January 2026, five years after it was announced. One caveat before rushing in: GOG itself shows a reference price of €1.99 over the past thirty days. So this isn't the floor price, and the title will likely drop again during the next big sale. At three euros, though, it's not really worth overthinking.

Are you jumping on it at this price or waiting for the $1.99 low?

Frequently asked questions

Is this a remaster or the original version?

It's the original 2003 PC version, but overhauled by GOG. No graphical rework, just a technical restoration with 16:9 support, ultrawide support, and compatibility fixes.

Why $2.99 and not $1.99 as shown elsewhere?

GOG does indeed show a floor price of $1.99 over the last thirty days. So at $2.99, this isn't the absolute lowest point, but the title will likely drop again during the next big sale. For three dollars, hesitating wouldn't make any sense.

Does the game run well on Windows 11?

Yes, it's verified DRM-free on Windows 11. GOG has done the compatibility work so you don't have to tinker with anything.

What about the remake Ubisoft had announced?

Cancelled in January 2026, five years after its official announcement. This restored version therefore becomes the only official way to replay The Sands of Time on PC.

Key takeaways

At $2.99, it's an unbeatable price for one of the best action games of all time.
GOG has fixed the compatibility issues: native 16:9 support, ultrawide, multi-monitor, and unlocked FPS.
No DRM and compatible with Windows 11, it's a classic that actually runs without any hassle.
Ubisoft's remake has been cancelled since January 2026, making this original version even more valuable.