Unveiling the Untold Story of Avatar Through Frontiers of Pandora

At the recent Ubisoft Forward event, gamers were given their first glimpse of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, including the game's protagonist and a combination of gameplay footage and cinematics. Interestingly, the story of the main character in this highly anticipated game appears to bear striking similarities to that of another iconic character from the franchise - Jake Sully, played by Sam Worthington. In the original Avatar film, Sully is a disabled soldier who connects with an alien creature through a neural link and ultimately learns the ways of the Na'vi, leading to a betrayal of the company he had been working for. The protagonist of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora follows a similar storyline, but with a unique twist.

The Long Road to Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

The journey to the release of Ubisoft's upcoming game has been a long and challenging one, riddled with obstacles. The initial announcement of the Avatar game dates back to 2017, with The Division developer at the helm. However, Ubisoft remained tight-lipped about the project, revealing very little information during its production. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, as it is now known, eventually emerged from this period of secrecy.

As time passed, the game became the topic of numerous leaks and rumors, with reports suggesting that it was struggling in development and had been delayed multiple times as of mid-2022. Additionally, there were concerns that the game might fall prey to the internal issues that plagued Ubisoft that year. But now, it appears that the company is finally ready to release the game to the public.

How Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's Main Character's Story Parallels Jake's While Being Its Reverse

In the recently held Ubisoft Forward event, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's gameplay footage was finally unveiled, revealing the game's biggest surprise where players will take control of a Na'vi who was abducted as a child by the movie's human antagonists. The game's unnamed protagonist eventually finds her way into Pandora after the events of the first film, where she must learn to survive and reacquaint herself with the ways of her people that were lost to her. Interestingly, the story seems to be both a parallel and a reverse of Jake's story. While there have been criticisms that the Avatar sequels need better stories, the basic narrative foundations of the game seem to work. The main character's arc is the opposite of Jake's in the films, as she was raised by humans and learns their ways. However, unlike Jake, she realizes that her adoptive culture, the culture of humans, is wrong and chooses to fight against it, making for a fascinating reversal of Jake's situation. It will be exciting to see how this plays out in the game itself.

It remains uncertain whether the upcoming Star Wars game will meet expectations. While Ubisoft was tasked with the project based on their success with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, significant changes have occurred within the company since then. Fans eagerly anticipate the game's release later this year, hoping that the Assassin's Creed publisher will do justice to the beloved franchise. Interestingly, the protagonist's journey in the game shares similarities with Jake's in Avatar, albeit with a reverse storyline. Mark your calendars, as Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is scheduled to arrive on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on December 7, 2023.