Ubisoft has unveiled new details for their upcoming release Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for the Wii. Developed by Ubisoft’s Quebec City Studio and built entirely from the ground up, the title will utilize the full graphical capabilities of the Wii. This chapter in the Prince of Persia Sands of Time series introduces players to a brand new storyline complete with new characters and powers that transcend both nature and time. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is scheduled to ship May 18.

After leaving his father’s kingdom to prove his worth, the Prince is drawn toward a mysterious realm. He quickly discovers that he must harness his acrobatic abilities and powers over the environment to not only survive, but to save a mystic palace from unfathomable evil.