A new AAA video game set in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender is currently being developed for consoles and PC. The game will feature an all-new story and will not include characters such as Aang or Korra from the original TV shows. The release date for the game has not yet been announced. Players will take on the role of a new Avatar, set thousands of years in the past before the events of the original shows. The player’s Avatar will master all four elements and make decisions to maintain balance in the world.
According to a press release, the game aims to provide a new experience for loyal fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender by expanding the world-building and immersing players in new content. The game will include familiar aspects from the shows, such as mastering the four elements and fighting alongside companions. The player will face challenges as the keeper of balance in the world. The developer, Saber Interactive, and the team behind the game are dedicated to creating an immersive and expansive gaming experience within the Avatar universe.
The time frame of the game suggests that it may not feature the story of the first Avatar, Wan, who emerged 10,000 years before The Legend of Korra. Paramount, the studio behind the game, declined to comment on this aspect. Saber Interactive, known for their recent release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, is leading the development of the untitled Avatar game. The game is being developed in collaboration with Avatar Studios, the division of Nickelodeon Animation founded by the creators of Avatar and Korra, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
The Avatar franchise has seen several game adaptations in the past, with mixed reviews. The upcoming game aims to provide fans with an immersive experience that expands the Avatar universe through gaming. While the involvement of Avatar Studios and the original creators in the game’s development is unclear, the press release emphasized the collaboration between the studio and game developers. Konietzko and DiMartino were initially involved in the Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender but left due to creative differences. The first season of the adaptation debuted in March to mixed reviews, with a second season on the way.
Overall, the untitled Avatar game is set to offer fans a new and exciting experience within the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender. With the involvement of Saber Interactive, Avatar Studios, and Paramount, the game aims to expand the world-building and storytelling opportunities for players. While specific details about the gameplay and storyline are yet to be revealed, the game promises to immerse players in a new Avatar adventure set in the distant past of the original shows. Fans of the franchise can look forward to exploring a new chapter in the Avatar universe through this upcoming AAA video game.
