Avatar Frontiers of Pandora showed up again during State of Play this September. We have the opportunity to learn more about our character and the threats he will face.
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is the video game adaptation of the universe created by James Cameron. Ubisoft Massive (or Massive Entertainment) is in charge of production and is preparing an open world for us that promises to be massive. The latter has already been presented several times and the feedback has been quite mixed. The fault lies in the visuals which did not convince the players. Never mind, the studio has unveiled a new trailer which will perhaps succeed in reassuring the community.
Avatar details its history
This new trailer is not there to present the gameplay or the world of the game in more depth. It allows us to discover the story of the character we are going to play. He is a Na’vi who was kidnapped by the RDA, the antagonists of Avatar, with the aim of integrating him into the Ambassador program. In truth, our protagonist is part of the Sarentu clan which has normally disappeared for many years. And during a terrible battle, he finds himself plunged into cryo-sleep. The awakening will not take place until fifteen years later, but it will not be the most pleasant.
Before tackling the GDR which threatens Pandora, the planet where we find ourselves, we must get used to the hostile environment. While exploring the Western Frontier, we will meet various clans who will teach us how to live like a Na’vi. Among them, we have the Aranahe, a clan of weavers, but also the Kame’tire, a clan of “enigmatic and reclusive” healers. Then you will have to take part in the fight. This is the other big part of the trailer revealed during State of Play and fans are already less worried. Sure, there are still a few images that don’t evoke next-gen quality, but the Snowdrop Engine finally looks like it’s showing its strengths for Avatar Frontiers of Pandora. This is felt in certain passages of the trailer which caress the retina. In any case, they are more conclusive than those we had been able to observe previously.
As for the famous clashes against the GDR shown above, they quickly bring to mind another Ubisoft license: Far Cry. This is not the first time that we have seen such a comparison between this franchise and this new Avatar game. Here, the assault on the GDR outposts immediately recalls those found in the various Far Cry. Whether it’s the infiltration or the shootout sequences, it’s hard not to have a feeling of déjà vu. It remains to be seen if this is just an impression or if we are really dealing with a clone of the Avatar version of the series.
A collector’s edition that makes you salivate
Several booster shots need to be given. Avatar Frontiers of Pandora will be released on December 7, 2023 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. There are different editions of the game available for pre-order. First, the Gold Edition which includes the game and the Season Pass which includes 2 DLCs, a bonus quest and a unique banshee. Next, we have the Ultimate Edition. This offers the same formula as the Gold, with the addition of the Ultimate Pack and a digital artbook. Finally, we have the piece de resistance, the collector’s edition which costs €230:
- The game in physical version
- A steelbook
- A Na’vi figurine (35cm)
- A hardcover artbook (128 pages)
- A season pass
- Two cosmetic packs
- A digital artbook
- Three lithographs
- An A2 format plan from AMP
- A certificate of authenticity
- A notebook with sketches
- A collector’s box
Keep in mind that for any pre-order of the game, a “Child of Two Worlds” bonus will be made available to you. It will unlock a cosmetic set for the main character and a weapon skin.