Na'vi Got Your Back: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Finally Lets You See Your Own Blue Mug

AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer · Mon Jul 21 2025

Ubisoft is adding a third-person mode and New Game+ to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora in a free update arriving December 5th, conveniently timed before the new film. Finally, you can see your blue avatar kick arse in style!

Right, so Ubisoft's *Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora* is getting a free update on December 5th, which, let's be honest, is suspiciously close to the new *Avatar* film, *Fire and Ash* (dropping on December 19th). Coincidence? I reckon not, mate. But, fair play, because this update actually sounds pretty decent.

The big kahuna here is the addition of a third-person mode. Yep, you'll finally be able to see your Na'vi warrior stomping around Pandora. No more staring at floating hands and weapons like some kind of disembodied spirit. Ubisoft's promising reworked animations, controls, and camera systems, so hopefully, it won't feel like they just slapped a camera behind you and called it a day. The new trailer (which you should definitely check out) looks surprisingly smooth, so fingers crossed.

But wait, there's more! We're also getting New Game+ mode. This means you can replay the game with all your hard-earned gear and skills. And because Ubisoft isn't completely daft, they're also cranking up the difficulty and adding a new skill tree and stronger gear to make it worth your while. Think of it as a chance to truly become the apex predator of Pandora – if you can handle the heat. This follows the release of previous story-expanding updates, *The Sky Breaker* and *Secrets of the Spires*. The update should also bundle some quality of life additions, such as an improved Hunters Guide and a 40fps mode for consoles.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Another open-world Ubisoft game?" And yeah, *Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora* does tick a lot of those familiar boxes. But according to Eurogamer (who, to be fair, put it rather nicely), this particular spin on the *Avatar* universe has "some really special moments." And let's face it, who *doesn't* want to fly around on a banshee and shoot arrows at grumpy robots in third-person?

Look, I'm not saying this update will single-handedly save the world (or even Pandora). But it's a welcome addition that addresses a common complaint about the game – and it's free. So, crack a cold one, prep your Na'vi cosplay (optional, but encouraged), and get ready to see Pandora from a whole new perspective. Maybe Ubisoft is listening after all.

Tags: Avatar, Frontiers of Pandora, Ubisoft, Third-Person, New Game+

Original article: Eurogamer