While it seems like we’ve been waiting for new Avatar content — whether it be a video game or a film — for an absolute age, James Cameron finally gave us a peek behind the curtain for his ambitious long-awaited sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water. However, it got us thinking, what’s going on with that Ubisoft Avatar game?
2022 is shaping up to be the year of the blue cat folk with, of course, the sequel to the biggest movie of all time, but more aligned with our interests here, a big triple-A open world. These types of games are a dime a dozen, especially from Ubisoft, but there is something exciting about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora in that it is the first large-scale game in quite a long time based on a pre-existing world — and one from another medium no-less.
For those of you out there who are keen to take to the skies of Pandora, and find out what’s in store in this new digital adventure, then head on over to the Push Square YouTube channel, where you will find our breakdown of everything you need to know about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. In it we cover elements such as gameplay features, details on the world, and where it all fits in the ongoing Avatar story.
Of course, this isn’t the first video game outing in the Avatar universe. Ubisoft once before travelled to Pandora with the largely dismissed James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game — that’s got a real ring to it, don’t you think? We’d imagine that this latest iteration, however, will stand a far greater chance of capturing the magic of the alien planet that raked in just shy of $3 billion at the box office.
As we wait for its release, let us know what you think of this surprising Ubisoft title. Are you even remotely interested in exploring the Avatar universe in video game form? Would you like to see some kind of multiplayer component worked into it? And do you have any concerns? Let us know down below!
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I'm interested to see how it turns out but I wouldn't be surprised if they just rip-off Horizon.
Avatar is perhaps the most overrated film of all time and what better developer than Ubisoft to bloat this universe again.
Yes, I had to make this useless comment.
I’d be ok with being wrong though.
This actually coming out?
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game I forgot I need to go back and finish that platinum. Thanks for the reminder.
@AdamNovice I was thinking with the game reveal trailer footage they kept showing how similar in look and feel this would be to Horizon.
I’m still cautiously optimistic though. I feel Avatar is one of the most underutilized IPs in gaming. Some really cool stuff they could do in this world.
My most anticipated game by far. It has the potential to be something special.
I really liked James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game on PS3. It wasn’t perfect but they captured the look and feel of the movie and it was great to explore Pandora as a Na’vi/RDA. The Mech suits were brilliant and the MP was pretty fun too. I actually got the platinum twice (on two different ps accounts).
@Ken_Kaniff They shut down the servers in 2014 making the online trophies unobtainable sadly.
Probably a day one purchase for me, unless something drastic happens and it gets abysmal review scores.
They can f off with online servers. Closed them down on the last one with no warning and it had nearly 20 online trophies
No - film will be rubbish too. Too many cgi films now.
@BritneyfR_ee Get out of here, Yves.
Trailer for way of the water could have easily been Horizon Forbidden west if you stuck Aloy in it.
As for the game, will wait to hear more. Ubisoft and open world doesn't scream innovative though and i wouldn't be surprised if its something we have already played many times before
Loses me with first person only....motion sickness reasons.
Now that I think about it, Avatar makes more sense as a video game then a movie. The reason it made so much money is that it’s one of the most visually impressive movies ever, especially at the time. That translates easily to being a tech showcase for PS5. Plus, tons of stuff in the movie already seem like gameplay elements. Flying on Banshees, the mech suits, and linking/unlinking with avatars all seem like obvious game mechanics that would actually be pretty fun.
Ubisoft open word games = sigh
@AdamNovice Avatar came first tbf.
Why is this coming out now? There has been no new information released on the game in like a year or more. This is basically just a rehash of ages old information mixed with pure speculation.
@BritneyfR_ee I earned all the online trophies before the servers shutdown. 😁
@somnambulance surely the most overrated movie ever is Black Panther? Completely average superhero movie.
@BritneyfR_ee Black Panther didn’t make that Avatar money though. Highest grossing film of all time? Why? Ubisoft is perfect for it. Predicting the game will be a 6/10 now.
Rewatched the first avatar. Now i'm older i see the whole "pocahontas in space and white savior trope" f*** this franchise.
sorry but i like Avatar and am looking forward to watching Avatar 2 in December.
Im also looking forward to this game
no multi player needed just go and explore.
looking forward to the lore and sights to see on pandora.
@Ryany Yes, but we still don't even have a release window. My best guess would be 2023-2024 if they don't rush development.
@MFTWrecks They're reporting on this despite no real updates, because 20th Century Studios (owned by Disney) finally showed off the first official teaser trailer of the next Avatar film, slated to release in theaters on December 16, 2022.
Source: https://deadline.com/2022/05/avatar-2-title-trailer-1235010995/
Meh.
Bit of a lacklustre line up for ubi this year.
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