Introduction: The Frustration of the Unopenable Door
Few things ruin a nostalgic gaming session like a game-breaking bug. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (2010) is widely considered a solid return to the series’ action-platforming roots. However, for a significant number of PC players—especially those using various (FitGirl, DODI, CorePack, etc.)—a notorious glitch halts progress dead in its tracks.
You’ve seen it. You’ve fought through hordes of sand creatures, mastered wall-running, and manipulated water freezing mechanics. Then you reach a specific door. It simply won’t open. The lever is stuck. The cutscene doesn’t trigger. You are trapped in a room with no way forward.
By using the or a post-bug save file, you can bypass the issue in under 5 minutes. Do not let a repack compression error ruin one of the best wall-running mechanics ever designed.
This bug is rare in the original retail DVD or legitimate GOG/Steam versions. It is almost exclusive to specific repack builds from 2010–2012. Part 2: Identifying Your Repack Version Before applying a fix, you need to know what you’re working with. Check your download folder or the installer’s NFO file.