New Avatar: The Last Airbender Game in Development at Saber Interactive
In a nutshell
- New AAA Action RPG: Saber Interactive is developing a new game for consoles and PC.
- Biggest Game in Franchise: The game will feature an all-new Avatar, set thousands of years in the past, and aims to be the biggest in the franchise’s history.
- Collaborative Effort: Created in close collaboration with Avatar Studios, the game will immerse players in mastering all four elements and engaging in dynamic combat.
Saber Interactive has announced that a brand-new AAA action RPG in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe is being developed for consoles and PC.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Game Details
According to an IGN report, this game is being described as the biggest game in the history of the franchise and will aim to tell a new story in close collaboration with Avatar Studios, led by show creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.
The report further states that players will take control of an “all-new, never-before-seen Avatar” and will take place thousands of years in the past. Players 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.”
“At Saber, we are all truly fans of the IP we work with,” said Head of IP Development & Licensing at Saber Interactive, Josh Austin. “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.”
“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,” said Paramount senior vice president of games and emerging media Doug Rosen. “Saber Interactive has a proven track record in bringing [intellectual property]-based games to life, and we are excited to co-fund this AAA title alongside them and let fans experience this world first-hand.”
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