Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Is Free on Switch Right Now

Want to try one of the best action-platformers of the year without spending a dime? If you own a Switch, you're in luck.

Nintendo has kicked off its latest Game Trial, and this time it's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown getting the spotlight. That means you can play the entire game, start to finish, absolutely free for the next week.

The catch? There isn't much of one, really. You just need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member to jump in. Once you are, the full game unlocks until Wednesday, so you've got a solid stretch of days to see what all the fuss is about.

If you haven't tried The Lost Crown yet, this is a perfect excuse. It's a slick, challenging Metroidvania-style take on the Prince of Persia series, and it earned plenty of praise when it launched. Now you can put it through its paces without committing any cash upfront.

Game Trials are nothing new for Nintendo, but they're always a nice perk for subscribers. They give you a no-risk way to sample a full release, and if you end up loving it, your progress typically carries over should you decide to buy.

So clear some space on your Switch and give it a download. You've got until Wednesday to play as much as you want. After that, the trial wraps up and the game goes back behind its usual price tag.

Will you be diving into The Lost Crown during this free week? Let us know what you think of it.