Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes Hands-On Impressions

GameSpot
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Massive Entertainment's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes introduces a new story set on a different side of Pandora, distinct from the films. Released in 2023, the game successfully adds new elements and life to the Avatar universe without retelling the movie's narrative, focusing instead on an original tale that expands the lore of the world.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's upcoming expansion, From the Ashes, ties into the third Avatar movie, Fire and Ash, introducing a darker narrative and new protagonist, So'lek. Players will face Na'vi enemies, specifically the Mongkwan clan, alongside RDA forces. The expansion features new abilities, including Warrior Vision, and a shift to third-person gameplay. The story explores themes of revenge and survival, enhancing the game's open-world experience with fresh challenges and a more interconnected narrative.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - From the Ashes, releasing on December 19th, introduces a 25-hour campaign, a new region, and a highly requested third-person mode. The DLC focuses on the character So’Lek battling the Ash clan, coinciding with the film Avatar: Fire And Ash. While the third-person mode enhances combat and immersion, some boss fights and enemy variety were disappointing. The DLC aims for a cohesive narrative experience, with significant improvements over the base game.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is receiving a third-person mode on Xbox as a free update, enhancing gameplay with an over-the-shoulder perspective. While the mode offers a fresh way to explore the game, initial impressions note some stiff animations and environmental clipping issues. Additionally, a premium DLC titled 'From the Ashes' will launch on December 19th for $24.99 / £20.99, coinciding with the new film.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's upcoming DLC, From the Ashes, features a narrative collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment, tying into the film Avatar: Fire and Ash. The expansion introduces So’Lek, a character with a dark backstory, contrasting with the traditionally peaceful Na’Vi. Players can jump into the DLC without completing the base game, which releases on PS5 on December 19th. The story evolves the Kinglor Forest as the Ash Clan's occupation progresses, impacting gameplay and visuals.