A noble hero in 2003's Sands of Time, and an angst-ridden dervish of death in Warrior Within, the prince is both in The Two Thrones. After a lengthy exile from his kingdom, the prince returns home to find his land invaded and his people slaughtered. Making matters worse is the returning Sands of Time, which have now corrupted the acrobatic hero and are fueling the evil intentions of his alter ego.

That dichotomy of good and evil is represented in the gameplay as well, where players will control both of the prince's personalities through exploration, combat, platforming, and puzzle-solving. New gameplay features include speed kills, in which the prince sneaks up behind enemies and dispatches them without a fight, chariot races, and new time-altering abilities.