Ubisoft’s highly anticipated game, “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora,” is poised to transport players to the mesmerizing world of James Cameron’s iconic film franchise. Set to release on December 7, 2023, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna, the game promises an immersive experience where players can interact with Pandora’s unique flora and fauna while navigating the challenges posed by those seeking to exploit the planet.
A Long-Awaited Journey: Originally announced in 2017, the game has been a long time coming. Developed by Massive Entertainment, a Swedish studio under the Ubisoft umbrella, and with contributions from various other Ubisoft branches, “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora” was initially slated for a 2022 launch but faced delays.
Release Date:
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is set to be released on December 7, 2023.
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna.
Editions and Prices:
- Standard Edition:
- Price: $69.99 USD on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Gold Edition:
- Price: $109.99 USD on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Includes the Season Pass with two future story packs, an additional quest, and a cosmetics bundle.
- Ultimate Edition:
- Price: $129.99 USD on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Includes all content from the Gold Edition and adds two additional packages of content: Sarentu Heritage Cosmetic Pack and Sarentu Hunter Equipment Pack. Also includes a digital artbook.
- Collector’s Edition:
- Price: $229.99 USD on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Includes all content from the Ultimate Edition and adds physical items such as a 35cm statue, a 128-page physical artbook, a notebook, a premium steelbook, a blueprint for the MPA suit, a lithography set, and a numbered certificate.
Minimum PC Specs:
- Ubisoft has provided minimum specifications for running Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora on PC.
Season Pass Availability:
- Ubisoft has not confirmed whether the Season Pass or its contents will be available separately from the Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector’s Edition.
Steam Availability:
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will not be available on Steam at launch. Ubisoft is selling the PC version exclusively through its own digital storefront.
Game Pass and Multiplayer:
- The game will not be available on Steam at launch.
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will feature a co-op multiplayer mode for up to two players. The online mode does not support couch co-op gameplay.
- Ubisoft has not communicated whether co-op will feature crossplay, allowing players on different platforms to play together.
- The game will be available on Ubisoft Plus at launch, featuring the Ultimate Edition for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Luna.
FAQ
1. When is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora being released?
- The game is scheduled for release on December 7, 2023, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Amazon Luna.
2. What editions are available and what are their prices?
- There are four editions: Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector’s Edition.
- Standard Edition: $69.99 USD.
- Gold Edition: $109.99 USD (Includes Season Pass with additional content).
- Ultimate Edition: $129.99 USD (Includes all Gold Edition content and additional cosmetic packs).
- Collector’s Edition: $229.99 USD (Includes Ultimate Edition content plus physical items like a statue, artbook, and more).
3. What are the minimum PC specifications for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora?
- Ubisoft has released minimum specifications for running the game on PC.
4. Is the Season Pass available separately from the editions that include it?
- Ubisoft has not confirmed whether the Season Pass or its contents will be available separately from the Gold Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Collector’s Edition.
5. Will Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora be available on Steam?
- No, the game will not be available on Steam at launch. The PC version will be sold exclusively through Ubisoft’s digital storefront.
6. Is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora available on Xbox Game Pass?
- The game will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. However, it will be accessible through Ubisoft Plus, featuring the Ultimate Edition for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Luna.
7. What multiplayer modes does Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora have?
- The game will feature a co-op multiplayer mode for up to two players. It’s an online mode and does not support couch co-op gameplay.
- Ubisoft has not confirmed whether co-op will feature crossplay, allowing players on different platforms to play together.
- There is no classic PvP multiplayer mode with more than two players at launch.