Paramount Game Studios and Saber Interactive announced a new action RPG set in the Avatar Legends universe. Yes, Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to receive its first AAA game, as confirmed by IGN.
According to the report, the game will be based on the world first introduced by Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender—a project that is in collaboration with Avatar Studios—a division launched by original show creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko in 2021. The aim of Avatar Studios is to expand the Avatar universe.
The game is still in early development—so details are limited at this time. The companies describe it as ‘the biggest video game in franchise history.’ It will be developed for both PC and consoles—and the game will tell a new story within the Avatar universe. The development is taking place in ‘close collaboration’ with Avatar Studios.
Players will take on the role of an “all-new, never-before-seen Avatar.” The game is set thousands of years in the past.
According to Paramount and Saber, players can expect to be immersed in a vibrant world where they will have the opportunity to master all four elements, engage in dynamic combat alongside companions, experience the challenges and decisions that come with being the keeper of balance in the world, and encounter a story that incorporates elements both new and familiar to fans of the franchise.
In a statement, Doug Rosen, SVP, of Games and Emerging Media at Paramount said, “We know loyal fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been eager for more stories that bring them into the universe of the show, and through gaming, we’re able to expand the world-building and allow fans to experience the new content in a completely immersive way.” Rosen added, “Saber Interactive has a proven track record in bringing IP-based games to life, and we are excited to co-fund this AAA title alongside them and let fans experience this world first-hand.”
Josh Austin, Head of IP Development & Licensing, at Saber Interactive says, “At Saber, we are all truly fans of the IP we work with.” Austin added, “Our team members are some of the most devoted, passionate creatives out there and it’s an honor to join forces with Avatar Studios and Paramount Games to further expand the Avatar Legends universe in video games. This unique co-fund structure is a result of our ever-expanding collaboration with Paramount, which started over a decade ago with WWZ, and we’re excited for all that’s on the horizon.”
Source: IGN
