When Pandora comes back to life
Ubisoft has announced a major update for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora that will delight fans of the game. Starting December 5, players will not only be able to re-enter the world of the Na’vi, but also experience it in a whole new way. In addition to the eagerly awaited third-person mode, the New Game+ mode will also be available at no extra cost.
The release date is no coincidence, as it coincides with the release of the new movie “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” While James Cameron’s film series brings Pandora back to life on the big screen, players can get involved at home. In the role of a Na’vi orphan, you continue to fight against the human exploiters of the planet – only this time with more experience, stronger opponents, and additional skills.
One particularly exciting detail: in New Game+, all previously acquired items and abilities are retained. At the same time, the difficulty adapts to the higher level of the players. This opens up new tactical possibilities – and the appeal of exploring Pandora with all its shimmering biomes from a different perspective.
Chapter 2: “This update is an expression of our community’s passion.”
With this update, the development team is fulfilling a long-held wish of many fans. At last, the vast, luminous world of Pandora can also be experienced in third-person view – ideal for admiring the breathtaking landscapes and detailed design of the Na’vi. Players will now be able to switch freely between first-person and shoulder perspectives, allowing them to further customize their personal playing style.
Creative Director Omar Bouali describes the update as a project close to the team’s heart:
“We always imagined Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora as a living world that evolves alongside the players.”
Bouali emphasizes that the new features are also a tribute to the community, whose feedback has been incorporated into the development. This closeness to the players is crucial to keeping the fascination with Pandora alive in the long term.
Although the game did not become a huge hit with a Metacritic score of 72 points
and solid reviews, but the update could be the decisive step in bringing the game world back to life. Perhaps what Ubisoft is delivering here is exactly what many players have secretly wished for – a Pandora that continues to grow instead of fading away.
The game’s developers have been working hard to improve the game’s performance and stability.