At Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play, a new story trailer for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora was unveiled, providing a glimpse into the immersive world of Ubisoft's upcoming open-world FPS. The trailer showcases the stunning landscapes of Pandora, allowing players to traverse the realm by leaping onto the back of a flying banshee during free fall or riding a direhorse across its breathtaking vistas. The narrative follows the journey of a Na'vi protagonist, who was taken captive by the Resource Development Administration as a child and trained in their ways, only to be rescued after 15 years. As players progress, they will delve into the rich culture of the Na'vi and witness the imminent threat faced by Pandora, as the RDA seeks to exploit its resources for their own selfish gain.
Combat plays a significant role in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and the latest trailer reveals an abundance of options to defend against the humans striving to conquer Pandora. From traditional bows and arrows to powerful rocket launchers, players will have an impressive array of weaponry at their disposal. Both technologically advanced human weapons and deadly yet straightforward Na'vi weapons will be available.
The game bears a striking resemblance to Far Cry: Pandora, as Ubisoft adopts a "if it's not broken, don't fix it" approach to developing an open-world shooter based on James Cameron's film franchise. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be released on December 7 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Exclusive to the PS5 version, players will receive a free DLC cosmetic pack upon launch, while Xbox and PC players will need to make a separate purchase for it.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will serve as a temporary solution to satisfy fans of the film franchise, given that the release of the third Avatar film has been postponed from 2024 to December 2025. Moreover, two more films, Avatar 4 and 5, are currently being developed, with the final installment set to premiere in 2031.