Unfortunately, Ubisoft doesn't appear to be interested in toning down microtransactions any time soon, if AC Valhalla and the upcoming live-service Assassin's Creed are any indication. Still, if Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora can resist the urge to commodify collectibles, gear pieces, and in-game currency, tying these resources to real-world money, it would result in a game that is much less frustrating and more focused on offering a fun experience over one that has the most profit potential. The game would also avoid the problems that Assassin's Creed cult classic Video games face when it comes to pac

Just like in both films, the main antagonist in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be the human-led Resources Development Administration, or the RDA . Having traveled to Pandora decades before the events of the game, the RDA has the goal of exploiting the natural resources of Pandora. Naturally, the many Na'vi clans have banded together to protect their h

Though the next Avatar sequels are still many years away, Ubisoft is taking you back to the Na'vi's home moon with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora . This series from James Cameron is one of the most visually stunning pieces of science-fiction film, and the studio behind Star Wars Outlaws , Massive Entertainment, is now adapting the universe into an equally gorgeous new g

While Pandora is home to many plants and animals, the primary inhabitants of the planet are the Na'vi people. The Na'vi are spread out throughout the planet in several clans , and players will be coming into contact with several brand-new clans in the game. Thanks to Frontiers of Pandora , players will be able to experience the world of Avatar like they've never seen bef

Because of the importance of bonding to the Na'vi, players can expect to bond with more than a few animals in their journey across Pandora. While venturing with the Aranahe clan, players will be given the opportunity to bond with the flying Banshees , much like Jake in the first Avatar film. While on land with the Zeswa clan, players will be able to bond with the Zakru, giving them a fast way of traveling both in the skies and on l

If there is a section of the game that lets players infiltrate the RDA, the possibilities for microtransactions increase substantially. The Avatar series already has weapons, helicopters, and other vehicles that have been created specifically for the world of Pandora. Unlocks could include the various assault ships, trucks, and gunships that players could use to take the land and find Unobtanium. Locking these behind paywalls or making them easier to grind toward with a premium currency could make Frontiers of Pandora more like Assassin's Cre

Your mileage with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will vary depending on two things: your love for Far Cry, and your love for Avatar. If you’re the only person on this planet who loves both of these things more than anything, then I have some amazing news. Otherwise, this feels like a visually stunning open-world game without the mechanical or narrative depth required to help it stand out in a year of masterpieces. I want to see more from the full game, but only for the benefit of my doubt that it offers something beyond these lukewarm initial impressions.

In 2008, James Cameron released his ambitious sci-fi blockbuster Avatar . The film was a huge hit and would have a big impact on how 3D and Imax technology was used in later Hollywood films. Over a decade later, Cameron finally released the sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water . Now Ubisoft has revealed their own entry to James Cameron's popular franchise, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora . This upcoming game promises players the opportunity to explore Cameron's alien world, this time as a Na'vi rather than one of the titular avat

This Avatar game will showcase the new area of the Western Frontier of Pandora, as the second movie revealed the Metkayina Clan's Eastern Sea home of the Reefs. It doesn't look like you'll be able to visit the stunning ocean of the Mekayina, but the Western Frontier has many beautiful locations of its own in st

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will be an open-world game, but it doesn't have to be like Assassin's Creed in this regard. Pandora is a more interesting environment than even the coolest Assassin's Creed setting , and the alien planet will likely be one of the main draws for many players. As such, it will be crucial for Ubisoft not to squander the exploration and storytelling opportunities that it holds. Natural, gratifying exploration like that of Breath of the Wild and a genuine sense of unpredictability like that of Elden Ring could lead to a truly interesting and one-of-a-kind experie

Ubisoft has been aggressively ramping up its microtransactions over the past ten years, and the Assassin's Creed franchise is a prime example of this. Assassin's Creed releases following Assassin's Creed: Unity have had some of the most egregious microtransactions in a single-player game. While AC Valhalla 's armory might get fans playing again , this same loot-centric game design and increasingly MMO-style progression systems are underpinned by in-game purchases of cosmetics and gear. Perhaps the worst in-game purchases, however, come in the form of XP boosters, which have a direct impact on the glacial pace of base-game leveling and upgrad