How to play Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands in Russia in 2026
Ubisoft Montreal
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands may be unavailable or overpriced in the Russian Steam region. Below is how to get access quickly and legally — without a VPN.
Ways to get access
Buy the game separately
The official route, but expensive and the game may be region-locked for Russian accounts.
Subscribe to SteamGate (recommended)
Get instant access to Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and a large library of games via a shared account, for a fixed monthly price.
About Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction. When the decision is made to use the ancient power of the Sand in a desperate gamble to save the kingdom from total annihilation, the Prince will embark on an epic adventure in which he will learn to bear the mantle of true leadership, and discover that great power often comes with a great cost. Game features include: Classic Gameplay…
System requirements
- OS *: Windows XP (SP3) / Windows Vista (SP2)
- Processor: 2.6 GHz dual-core Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ or higher recommended)
- Memory: 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB Windows Vista (2 GB / 4 GB recommended)
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c–compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (512 MB recommended) (see supported list*)
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 8 GB
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c–compliant sound card (5.1 sound card recommended)
- Peripherals Supported: Windows-compliant keyboard, mouse, optional controller (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
- Internet Connection: Broadband Internet connection with 128 kbps or faster
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 100 / 200 / GTX series
ATI RADEON X1600 / HD 2000 / HD 3000 / HD 4000 / HD 5000 series
Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game
.Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands in Russia in 2026?
Yes. Even though the game may be unavailable or overpriced in the Russian Steam region, you can get access through a shared Steam account on SteamGate — no VPN or region change required.
How much does it cost?
Far less than buying the game outright. A SteamGate subscription gives access to a large library of games including Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for a fixed monthly price.
Is it safe for my account?
You play on a provided account via Steam Family sharing mechanics, so your personal account and library are not at risk.
Do I need a VPN?
No. Access works directly without a VPN or changing your Steam region.
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