Skip to main content

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora release date trailer shows first look at the story and combat

The Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora release date trailer showcases a first proper look at in-engine footage and what the title will play like - as well as key story beats. The game is set for a December 7 release date, and is now confirmed to be solely first-person and large in scope. 

Much like in the popular James Cameron movies, rideable mounts are present, but you've also got the ability to go full Far Cry on your enemies and utilize bow and arrows to take down the invading mechanized forces of the humans taking on Pandora. 

Massive has created an immersive world that looks picture-perfect with the incredible visuals of the films. However, there's an original story here that co-exists with that of the blockbuster series, so it should be elevated in quality from many similar movie-turned-game properties. 

There's a real focus on the Na'vi as a dominant force in Pandora, being considerably larger than human beings and suitably stronger, too. The story starts with you being raised by humans before entering cyro-sleep and awakening back on the homeworld. The setup serves as a good way to bring in new fans while also catering to the source material. 

From the extended in-engine footage shown at Ubisoft's event, the Far Cry influence really is undeniable in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora. There will be crafting of items, hunting, and new weapons which can be made and upgraded. Also present are skill trees to upgrade your character in an open-world setting. Just as with Ubisoft's premiere series, a two-player co-op has been confirmed, so you can play it with a friend, too. 

While E3 2023 isn't going ahead this year, that hasn't stopped publishers and hardware manufacturers from stepping in and hosting their own shows. Things are heating up, with a wealth of new and exciting upcoming games that you're not going to want to miss. We're bringing you everything you need to know about not only this Avatar title, but all the heavy hitters coming to Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC, too.  



Comments

Popular posts from this blog

The latest Apple TV 4K test lets you watch four sports streams at once

Apple is trying something new with the latest beta version of tvOS 16.5: the option to watch up to four simultaneous streams at once. Right now it's limited to live sports streamed through the Apple TV app on the Apple TV 4K , specifically MLB Friday Night Baseball and the MLS Season Pass. A multi-view option was spotted in the tvOS software last month, but the code was hidden and not enabled. MacRumors reported that the feature would be enabled this weekend, and beta testers have since been able to use it. As yet multi-view hasn't been officially announced by Apple, but it's expected that tvOS 16.5 is going to be pushed out in its final form within the next month or so. WWDC 2023 is around the corner as well, when we should be hearing about the next major updates for Apple's various operating systems – including tvOS 17. How it works Over at 9to5Mac there's a hands-on demonstrating how the multi-view feature works, and it's pretty much as you would expe...

Garmin's new radar-equipped tail light will keep you safe on your e-bike

Garmin's Varia bike radars are some of the most popular pieces of cycling tech around – and now the company has delivered its first rearview radar to have been specially designed for some of the best e-Bikes .   Garmin's Varia range mounts to the back of your bike and broadcasts a radar signal behind you, so you can get visual and audible alerts when something's overtaking you. Even better, the new Varia eRTL615 plugs directly into most e-bikes, with no battery required. Because the catchily-named Varia eRTL615 is also a tail light, it'll also make sure you're visible to other vehicles too, promising to emit a flashing or solid light that's visible from up to a mile away in daylight. To connect Garmin's new radar tail light to your e-bike, you'll need to pick the right Garmin adapter cable (which isn't included). You can buy power cables compatible with Bosch, Shimano, or USB-A terminals or connections, with more info on those available on Garmin...

Revolution Software is using their own AI technology to remake Broken Sword

TechRadar Gaming is reporting live from Gamescom 2023 on the latest and greatest developments in gaming and hardware. Revolution Software announced at Gamescom 2023 that Broken Sword would be coming back, with Broken Sword - The Shadow of the Templars getting a full remake while a sixth title in the series is coming in the future too, under the title Broken Sword - Parzival’s Stone .  Speaking to TRG ahead of the announcement, Cecil talked about the studio’s plans for a Broken Sword remake and the sixth title in the series. Cecil is a larger-than-life character, who is able to talk about the studio’s plans with enthusiasm. It even carries a pocketful of stones to illustrate the plans for Parzival’s Stone , but he also talks about how Broken Sword - The Shadow of the Templars would be using AI to upscale.  Cecil wasn’t shy about the studio’s use of AI technology, but he gave a fairly robust explanation of why the game was using it. The AI technology will be used to upda...