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Prince Of Persia The Forgotten Sands The Observatory Bug Fix |top| May 2026

Check C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Ubisoft Game Launcher\savegames\[Account ID]\11 for older save files.

Go to Saved Data Utility and delete only the most recent save file. The game should then offer to load a "corrupt" or backup save from a few levels back.

Enable or use an external tool (like Nvidia Control Panel) to lock the game to 60 FPS . prince of persia the forgotten sands the observatory bug fix

The "Observatory Bug" in is a notorious game-breaking glitch where the central lever (crank) required to solve the Astrolabe puzzle fails to spawn. This softlock typically occurs if you save, quit, or die in the hallway immediately preceding the Observatory. Quick Fixes for the Observatory Bug 1. Cap Your Frame Rate (PC Only) The game's engine often glitches when running above 60 FPS .

Open your game folder and find the application. Enable or use an external tool (like Nvidia

Navigate to System Settings > Memory > Storage Device > Games and look for a backup autosave file for Prince of Persia: TFS. 3. Download a Clean Save File

The game often maintains a hidden backup of your previous checkpoint. Quick Fixes for the Observatory Bug 1

Restart the chapter or reload a previous save while capped at 60 FPS to see if the lever spawns.