Avatar Sequel in 2022? Think again!
If you were all set to jump back into Pandora after watching James Cameron’s Avatar, you might have thought 2022 was going to be a blockbuster year. The planned sequel, a mobile spin‑off, and a whole‑blown, AAA open‑world title were on the horizon. But the big one—Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora—has hit the snooze button.
Delayed by a Full Year
Ubisoft just dropped the news that the game will be pushed back. Instead of the 2022 release people hoped for, players now have to keep an eye on Ubisoft’s 2023‑24 financial release. The earliest the launch can happen is April next year, and even that date is still a placeholder.
What’s Been Happening? (Spoiler: Not Much)
- The project was first announced in 2017.
- A teaser came out in 2021.
- Since then, Google‑style SEO hasn’t delivered any new footage or gameplay footage.
Massive Entertainment—superheroes behind The Division and the upcoming The Division Resurgence mobile spinoff—is steering this one. They’re trying to give us a “cutting‑edge immersive experience” that uses next‑gen tech. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says the delay was mostly because “working conditions are more difficult in the industry … people can’t come to the office as often.”
Other Games Feeling the Same Pain
It’s not just Avatar: Frontiers. Ubisoft’s “smaller unannounced premium game” has also been pushed back—most likely referring to Project Rift, the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla DLC that turned into a stand‑alone release. So, the studio’s juggling more than just Pandora.
What’s Next?
We’ll have to watch the calendar and see how Ubisoft handles the situation. Will they hit a new launch target in 2024 or push it even further? Only time will tell. Until then, keep your VR visor ready for a future of breathtaking landscapes—just not quite until next April.
— Original source: Geek Culture
