Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting its first AAA sport, IGN can solely reveal.
Paramount Game Studios and Saber Interactive introduced immediately a new action-RPG primarily based in what’s known as within the Avatar Legends universe, the label primarily based on the world first launched by Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. It is in collaboration with Avatar Studios, the division launched by unique present creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko in 2021 with the purpose of increasing the Avatar universe.
It is nonetheless in early growth, so particulars are a little slim in the mean time, however the firms name it “the most important online game in franchise historical past.” It is going to be made for each PC and consoles and inform a new story within the universe that is being developed in “shut collaboration” with Avatar Studios, the announcement notes.
It will put gamers within the position of an “all-new, by no means-earlier than-seen Avatar” and happen 1000’s of years previously. In keeping with Paramount and Saber, gamers “can count on to be immersed in a vibrant world, grasp all 4 components, interact in dynamic fight alongside companions, and expertise the challenges and selections that include being the keeper of steadiness on the planet.” It provides that, story-smart, it’s going to function components each new and acquainted to followers of the franchise.
“We all know loyal followers of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been anticipating extra tales that convey them into the universe of the present, and via gaming, we’re capable of develop the world-constructing and permit followers to expertise the brand new content material in a fully immersive means,” mentioned Doug Rosen, SVP, Video games and Rising Media at Paramount. “Saber Interactive has a confirmed observe report in bringing IP-primarily based video games to life, and we’re excited to co-fund this AAA title alongside them and let followers expertise this world first-hand.”
“At Saber, we’re all really followers of the IP we work with,” mentioned Josh Austin, Head of IP Improvement & Licensing, Saber Interactive. “Our staff members are among the most devoted, passionate creatives on the market and it’s an honor to hitch forces with Avatar Studios and Paramount Video games to additional develop the Avatar Legends universe in video video games. This distinctive co-fund construction is a results of our ever-increasing collaboration with Paramount, which began over a decade in the past with WWZ, and we’re excited for all that’s on the horizon.”
Avatar: The Last Airbender has a lengthy, combined historical past in video video games, courting again to 2006’s companion sport. Since then, it is launched a quantity titles throughout genres and studios, with a aggressive multiplayer sport on the best way from Most Leisure and Paramount Shopper Merchandise subsequent yr.
Alex Stedman is a Senior Information Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she’s not writing or modifying, you could find her studying fantasy novels or taking part in Dungeons & Dragons.