Exclusive: Saber Interactive and Paramount Game Studios are teaming up to develop a AAA RPG game based on Avatar: The Last Airbender | Entertainment

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting its first AAA game, IGN can completely reveal.

Paramount Game Studios and Saber Interactive introduced as we speak a new action-RPG based in what's known as within the Avatar Legends universe, the label based on the world first launched by Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender. It's in collaboration with Avatar Studios, the division launched by unique present creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko in 2021 with the objective of increasing the Avatar universe.

It's nonetheless in early improvement, so particulars are a little slim for the time being, however the firms name it “the biggest video game in franchise history.” It might be made for each PC and consoles and inform a new story within the universe that is being developed in “close collaboration” with Avatar Studios, the announcement notes.

It'll put gamers within the position of an “all-new, never-before-seen Avatar” and happen 1000's of years prior to now. According to Paramount and Saber, gamers “can expect to be immersed in a vibrant world, master all four elements, engage in dynamic combat alongside companions, and experience the challenges and decisions that come with being the keeper of balance in the world.” It provides that, story-wise, it's going to characteristic parts each new and acquainted to followers of the franchise.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting its first AAA RPG.

“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,” mentioned Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media at Paramount. “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.”

“At Saber, we are all truly fans of the IP we work with,” mentioned Josh Austin, Head of IP Development & Licensing, Saber Interactive. “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.”

Avatar: The Last Airbender has a lengthy, blended historical past in video video games, courting again to 2006's companion game. Since then, it is launched a quantity titles throughout genres and studios, with a aggressive multiplayer game on the best way from Maximum Entertainment and Paramount Consumer Products subsequent yr.

Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing leisure reporting. When she's not writing or modifying, you could find her studying fantasy novels or enjoying Dungeons & Dragons.

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