Saber Interactive and Paramount Game Studios announce new Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG is development

As a seasoned gamer who’s spent countless hours bending elements and saving the world with my favorite animated heroes, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming “AAA” RPG based on the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe!


Leading game developers Paramount Game Studios and Saber Interactive are collaborating on a fresh “AAA” role-playing game set in the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender, specifically under the title Avatar Legends, encompassing the original animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, its successor The Legend of Korra, and associated spin-offs.

The companies have unveiled their upcoming game, however it’s still in its early stages, with no visuals or release date disclosed as of yet. Saber and Paramount have clarified that the game won’t be based on any particular Avatar Legends story, but will instead offer an original narrative occurring millennia prior to The Last Airbender. Players will assume the role of a fresh, never-before-seen Avatar character, which in essence seems similar to Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic, but set within the Avatar Legends universe.

The world of Avatar Legends has a history with video game adaptations, many of which were released during the PS2 and Wii periods. More recent examples include the 2023 action-adventure release, Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance, available on PC and consoles. In January 2023, a mobile game titled Avatar Generations was introduced, but it ceased operation in December of the same year. In April 2024, a collaboration between Fortnite and both The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra took place, offering playable characters like Korra, Aang, Toph, Zuko, and Katara, as well as assorted cosmetic items.

As a devoted enthusiast, I can’t help but share my excitement about the upcoming Role-Playing Game (RPG), the Avatar Legends, which is currently being developed for various platforms, although we don’t have exact details yet. While we eagerly await more information, keep an eye out for further updates in the comprehensive press release below.

Enthusiasts of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” can look forward to immersing themselves more deeply than ever in this cherished series. Paramount Game Studios, together with Saber Interactive and Avatar Studios, have revealed they’re working on a brand-new AAA video game set within the “Avatar Legends” universe – a realm initially presented by Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra”.

Developed for personal computers and consoles, this action-RPG is set within a fresh narrative, collaboratively designed with Avatar Studios. It invites players into the universe of the franchise, enabling them to assume the character of a completely new, previously unseen Avatar. Set millennia in the past, players will be engrossed in a lively world, learn to command all four elements, engage in fluid combat alongside allies, and encounter the trials and choices that come with maintaining balance in the realm. The game combines both established and novel aspects from the franchise, giving fans a chance to forge a profound bond with the world and embody the hero of this yet-to-be-explored time period.

As a dedicated fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender, I can’t contain my excitement! Doug Rosen, SVP at Paramount’s Games and Emerging Media division, understands our longing for more stories set in the show’s universe. He mentioned that through gaming, we’ll get to explore even more corners of this world and engage with fresh content in a way that feels incredibly real. Saber Interactive, who have demonstrated their skills in bringing games based on IPs to life, will be working alongside Paramount to create an AAA title. This means you and I will finally get the chance to dive into this universe ourselves!

At Saber Interactive, everyone is genuinely enthusiastic about the intellectual properties we handle, as Josh Austin, Head of IP Development & Licensing, stated. Our team members are incredibly dedicated and passionate creators, and it’s a privilege to collaborate with Avatar Studios and Paramount Games to extend the ‘Avatar Legends’ universe in video games. This innovative co-funding model is a testament to our long-standing collaboration with Paramount, which dates back more than a decade to World War Z, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.

The unveiling of the new game follows in the footsteps of triumphant titles from Paramount Game Studios, such as Tribute Games’ Shredder’s Revenge, Dotemu’s Shredder’s Revenge, Scopely’s Star Trek Fleet Command, and Saber Interactive’s Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 – a global bestseller. This upcoming Avatar Legends game symbolizes the collective ambition of these companies to sustain their long-term strategic alliance, aiming to bring Paramount intellectual properties into gaming realm, including World War Z, an influential franchise boasting tens of millions of users, and A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, set for release later this month.

Saber Interactive and Paramount Game Studios announce new Avatar: The Last Airbender RPG is development

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2024-10-04 16:26