Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is taking the beloved series in a new direction with its open-ended Metroidvania approach, and this calls for some more nuanced progression goals compared to the series' mostly linear action platformer titles of the past. In a game where players can set off in multiple directions almost immediately, it's important to gently lead players toward new progression steps that further open exploration, while also encouraging them to experiment with the new tools they pick up along the way.