Triple-A Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG announced is set thousands of years in the past

A triple-A Avatar: The last airbender RPG is now in the works World War Z developer Saber Interactive and Paramount Game Studios. It will take place thousands of years in the past before the animated show with a completely new story in the universe.

In this game we play as a brand new, never-before-seen Avatar from long ago. The press release says we can expect “dynamic battles alongside companions” as we master all four elements and become “immersed in a vibrant world.”

Not the best track record yet

For much of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s history, the video games have soured many fans. Even the famous Bayonetta developer Platinum Games tried their hand at the series, but its interpretation from 2014 The Legend of Korra failed to impress. Now Avatar Studios is stepping in and will be working closely with Saber Interactive, which has previously developed a number of successful IP-based titles. That includes the multiplayer World War Z and, most recently, the critically acclaimed Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. “The story and lore on display in the campaign is a good reason to buy this game on its own, and everything else is just a giant Battle Barge-sized icing on the cake,” said Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp’s Space Marine 2 judgement.

“We know loyal fans of Avatar: The last airbender We wanted more stories that bring them into the show’s universe, and through gaming we can expand the world-building and allow fans to experience the new content in a fully immersive way,” said Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and emerging media at Paramount. “Saber Interactive has a proven track record of bringing IP-based games to life, and we are excited to co-finance this AAA title with them and let fans experience this world firsthand.”

However, a few fans aren’t too happy with the idea. “I don’t think anyone has one Avatar game where we can’t use Aang,” said a user on X. “Good luck with that, but it won’t destroy the market,” said another comment with more than 200 likes in response to DiscussingFilm’s reporting.

Screenshot from Destructoid

No release date or platforms (other than PC) have been announced for the Avatar: The last airbender RPG not yet. It doesn’t even have a name.

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