<br>Ubisoft is planning on releasing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora _ some time this year, but the famous gaming company should take care not to repeat its **_Assassin's Creed ** mistakes with this title. The massive French studio has remixed and revamped its globe-trotting historical action franchise in many ways over the past decade, and not always for the best. The gaming community has leveled no shortage of complaints and criticisms against this franchise, mostly as it pertains to microtransactions, bloated game design, bugs, and repetitive gameplay mechanics. There is even a sentiment that Ubisoft lied about AC Valhalla fixes , as that game was meant to mark a return to stealth-based gameplay but did<br> <br>When rumors initially began back in 2017 that Ubisoft could be making an Avatar game, reports indicated that they would also be using the Snowdrop Engine . Fast-forwarding to the present day and it's been confirmed that the Snowdrop engine will indeed be the backbone of this experien<br><br> <br>The good news is that, although it is tied to an existing franchise, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora missions: Frontiers of Pandora presents an opportunity for Ubisoft to start fresh with a story and not worry about years of franchise baggage. Since Frontiers of Pandora will not be following film protagonist Jake Sully, Ubisoft can aim for a self-contained, satisfying, and simple story that doesn't overextend itself the same way that Assassin's Creed does with overly complex conspiracies, time travel elements, and poorly planned science-fiction concepts. Ubisoft will probably want to leave the door open for a Frontiers of Pandora sequel, but that doesn't mean that a gratifying and conclusive narrative can't be achieved in a single g<br><br> <br>In Ubisoft's Frontiers of Pandora , it's important that the Banshee rite of passage is included as a story element. Climbing the mountain to claim a Banshee is one of the most important moments in a Na'vi tribe member's life, and it would be a huge missed opportunity to not allow players to claim their own Banshee and become an official member. It's a rite of passage for both the character and for the pla<br><br> <br>The concept that NPCs, most of which seem to be animals so far, are able to understand player progression implies a relationship between the player and the world around them. The dynamic aspects of the game and the Snowdrop engine it is using already sound incredible but a truly evolving game is always exciting. Open worlds that actively evolve as players progress have become more common, the main conflict in The Witcher 3 is an example, but Frontiers of Pandora sounds like it may have taken this up a le<br><br> <br>At Ubisoft's E3 Forward event, the first glimpse of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora was shown. The game will draw from James Cameron's critically acclaimed Avatar film and is confirmed to be a first-person action-adventure game. In it, the player will step into the shoes of a Na'vi and explore the Western side of the planet, which has never been seen before. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is exclusively a next-gen title, and it looks like Ubisoft intends to take full advantage of t<br><br> <br>Aside from combat itself, there's a lot that could be done with the flying mechanics. Anyone who has experienced the Flight of Passage ride in Walt Disney World knows just how exhilarating it is to spiral through Pandora and experience the many different landscapes. It's fast and sometimes scary, but most of all it's absolutely stunning. Frontiers of Pandora is confirmed to be a first-person experience as well, which will make the experience even more immersive. With the right sound system, it could feel like having a ride from Disney World right in the living r<br><br> <br>As beautiful as this environment looks, from the lighting and clouds to the reactive flora, the game’s NPC system continues to be one of the most interesting aspects brought up so far. Pandora’s lore as it has been previously established portrays a planet that is completely alive. The inhabitants of the world can connect with each other’s consciousness in an ecosystem where everything co-exi<br><br> <br>Unfortunately, Ubisoft doesn't appear to be interested in toning down microtransactions any time soon, if AC Valhalla and the upcoming live-service Assassin's Creed are any indication. Still, if Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora can resist the urge to commodify collectibles, gear pieces, and in-game currency, tying these resources to real-world money, it would result in a game that is much less frustrating and more focused on offering a fun experience over one that has the most profit potential. The game would also avoid the problems that Assassin's Creed games face when it comes to pac<br><br> <br>In the Avatar film , the Mountain Banshees mark a significant rite of passage that is essential for all members of the Na'vi. The creatures look somewhat like dragons and serve as mounts and companions for their warriors. For Jake Sully, obtaining a Banshee of his own is one of the most important story beats because it means he has been fully accepted into the tribe as a warrior, to the point of being allowed to take a wife. It's essentially a coming-of-age ceremony that every Na'vi must compl<br>
