James Cameron’s mesmerizing world of Pandora returns to theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash, and Ubisoft has seized the opportunity to enrich their gaming universe with new content. Not a full game release this time, but a significant expansion titled Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes. This downloadable content (DLC) introduces a fierce new tribe, the Mangkwan, from the latest movie. However, players will need the base Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora game to dive into this new adventure. This expansion comes in the wake of a substantial update to Frontiers of Pandora that brought in-demand features, such as a third-person mode.
The Return to Pandora
With the question of whether Ubisoft’s latest addition is worth reopening the Pandora’s Box, fans eagerly await the verdict. This DLC provides a new campaign where players engage with the narrative of the “Dog Tag Warrior” So’lek, the Na’vi hero, against the alliance of RDA and Mangkwan in an epic struggle over the Kinglor Forest. Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have addressed many initial game flaws, enhancing combat and introducing a new third-person mode.
New Challenges and Protagonists
From the Ashes presents straightforward yet engaging storytelling, featuring So’lek as a stronger protagonist compared to the original game’s hero. Players can team up with Tamtey, bringing new dynamics and personality to the storyline. The DLC is designed around a third-person perspective, which significantly enhances combat and stealth gameplay, though some platforming issues remain.
Forging a New Path
Players will find familiar territories of the Kinglor Forest transformed with fire and ash, creating fresh experiences and challenges. The expansion doesn’t introduce entirely new locations but reimagines existing ones, adding depth and complexity to the missions. While the DLC improves on many fronts, it still has its rough edges, but the enhancements make the $25 price tag worthwhile for both new and returning players.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is accessible on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5. The DLC alone costs $25, or players can opt for a bundle of the original game and the expansion for $40.