Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Adds Third-Person Mode Before Avatar 3
▼ Summary
– Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is receiving a major update on December 5, adding a third-person mode and New Game Plus.
– The third-person mode required reworking animations, controls, audio, and camera systems to offer a new perspective.
– New Game Plus allows replaying the campaign with retained inventory and skills, plus a new skill tree and more powerful gear.
– The game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5, or through Ubisoft+ subscription.
– The update precedes the December 19 release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the next film in the high-grossing franchise.
The highly anticipated Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora continues to expand with a major December update introducing third-person gameplay and New Game Plus features. Ubisoft confirmed these additions will launch on December 5, strategically timed ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash’s theatrical debut on December 19.
Players eager to explore Pandora from fresh angles will appreciate the new third-person perspective, which required extensive reworking of animations, controls, and camera systems. Massive Entertainment’s adjustments ensure seamless transitions between viewpoints while preserving the game’s immersive quality.
For those craving replay value, New Game Plus delivers by carrying over unlocked skills and equipment while introducing enhanced gear and an additional skill tree. This feature encourages veterans to revisit the campaign with upgraded capabilities, offering deeper challenges and rewards.
Currently playable on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Frontiers of Pandora remains accessible through Ubisoft+ subscriptions. The update’s arrival coincides with heightened excitement for Fire and Ash, James Cameron’s next cinematic chapter in the record-breaking franchise. With the original Avatar and The Way of Water holding top spots as the highest-grossing films ever, expectations for both the game and movie remain sky-high.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
