Saber Interactive and Paramount Game Studios have officially announced that they are developing a “AAA” game set in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe.
The new Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG is part of a broader effort to expand the popular Avatar franchise across various media platforms, providing fans an exciting gaming experience.
The companies behind this game are saying that it will be “ the biggest video game in their franchise history “.
Although the details are unclear, it has been confirmed that this game will introduce a brand new Avatar, and will take place thousands of years in the past, within the Avatar Legends universe.
This game is not connected to James Cameron’s Avatar films, but instead, it will focus on a world where people will control the four natural elements: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air.
People known as Benders are individuals who can control water, air, fire and earth by performing martial arts. However only one person Avatar can control all four elements of nature
The Avatar is the one who is responsible for maintaining the balance between humans and spirits, and after each Avatar dies, they reincarnate again and begin their journey once again to master the four elements of nature.
Saber Interactive and Paramount promise that the game will be dynamic combat, a vibrant world, and a mix of new and familiar story elements that fans of the Avatar franchise will enjoy.
Doug Rosen, SVP of Games and Emerging Media at Paramount, expressed excitement about the upcoming game Avatar: The Last Airbender AAA game.
He highlighted that fans have long been waiting for more stories set in the Avatar universe and focus on the game’s goal to offer a fully immersive experience.
“We know loyal Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have been eager for more stories set in the show’s universe. With this game, we’re expanding the world-building and offering fans a completely immersive experience”
Rosen said.
He also complimented Saber Interactive’s track record with adapting well-known franchises into games and expressed his excitement about partnering on this AAA title, saying it will give fans a chance to dive deep into the Avatar universe like never before.
This upcoming game Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG is not their first Avatar game as they have already released several games on various platforms over the years.
Comparing Previous Avatar Games
The most well-known of these was a game based on the sequel series The Legend of Korra, developed by Platinum Games in 2014. But unfortunately, it had a mixed reception when it first came out.
The Live-Action Series and Its Impact
The Avatar universe has grown in recent years, sparking excitement among fans. One major highlight is the upcoming Netflix live-action series based on Avatar: The Last Airbender, which has been getting plenty of buzz, especially after news of its renewal for multiple seasons.
Fans are excited to see how the story will be adapted into live-action, with many wondering how well it will stay true to the original while also appealing to both longtime followers and newcomers.
Conclusion: What’s Next for Avatar Fans
In conclusion, the partnership between Paramount Game Studios, Saber Interactive, and Avatar Studios is shaping up to bring fans an exciting new Avatar: The Last Airbender AAA RPG, expanding the world we know.
With the promise of a fully immersive experience and the Netflix live-action series making waves, the Avatar universe is thriving across different platforms, keeping fans excited for all the new adventures to come.
