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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora vs Mafia III: Definitive Edition
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Release Date | |
Dec 7, 2023 | May 19, 2020 |
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Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Belgrade | Hangar 13 |
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Ubisoft | 2K Games |
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Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person | Action-Adventure, Third-Person Shooter, Open World |
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Snowdrop Engine | Illusion Engine |
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Teen | M (Mature 17+) |
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3.8 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $29.99 |
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Skills & Progression | |
Player progression involves earning Skill Points by completing quests and activities, which are spent across five skill trees: Survivor (health, stealth), Warrior (Na'vi weapon proficiency), Hunter (RDA weapon proficiency, gathering), Maker (crafting, cooking), and Rider (Ikran and Direhorse abilities). Ancestor Skills are powerful, unique abilities learned by connecting with Sarentu ancestors at specific locations. Gear (clothing, weapons) is crafted using resources gathered from Pandora's flora, fauna, and RDA tech, and can be improved with mods and designs from different Na'vi clans. Na'vi Favor with clans unlocks better gear and recipes. |
Lincoln's skills improve through gameplay. As he takes over rackets and assigns them to his three underbosses (Vito, Cassandra, and Burke), he unlocks new perks and upgrades. These include increased health and stamina, improved weapon handling, and unique abilities like calling in enforcers, cutting phone lines to prevent police reinforcements, or having a car delivered on demand. |
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World & Level Design | |
The Western Frontier is a vast, new continent on Pandora, divided into three primary regions: the Kinglor Forest (lush rainforests, home to the Aranahe clan), the Upper Plains (windswept grasslands, home to the nomadic Zeswa clan), and the Clouded Forest (misty, enigmatic woodlands, home to the secretive Kame'tire clan). Each region has distinct biomes, flora, fauna, and RDA facilities. The world is designed for vertical exploration, utilizing Ikran flight and Na'vi agility. |
The open world of New Bordeaux is comprised of nine unique districts, each with its own distinct culture, population, and criminal rackets. These range from the swampy Bayou Fantom and the industrial Tickfaw Harbor to the affluent Frisco Fields and the bustling French Ward. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
Features seamless drop-in/drop-out two-player online cooperative play for the main story campaign and all open-world activities. Players can explore Pandora together, complete quests, attack RDA bases, and share progression. No competitive multiplayer modes. |
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
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Available Editions | |
Available in Standard, Gold, and Ultimate Editions. Gold Edition includes the Season Pass (two story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' and 'Secrets of the Spires'). Ultimate Edition includes the Gold Edition content plus the Ultimate Pack (cosmetic items like the Sarentu Heritage cosmetic pack and Sarentu Hunter equipment pack) and a digital artbook/soundtrack. |
The Definitive Edition is the all-in-one package. It includes the full base game, all three story DLCs ('Faster, Baby!', 'Stones Unturned', and 'Sign of the Times'), and all bonus weapon and vehicle packs that were previously sold separately. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
A Season Pass is available, promising two major story packs: 'The Sky Breaker' (Summer 2024) and 'Secrets of the Spires' (Fall 2024). Additional cosmetic packs and potentially free updates are also expected. |
All post-launch content is included in the Definitive Edition. The three story expansions are: 'Faster, Baby!' (a story focused on high-speed car chases and stunts in a new rural town), 'Stones Unturned' (a global spy-thriller adventure with CIA agent John Donovan), and 'Sign of the Times' (a dark, horror-themed investigation into a violent cult). |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
Powered by the latest iteration of the Snowdrop Engine, the game delivers stunning, highly detailed visuals of Pandora. It features dense, bioluminescent environments, realistic weather systems, incredibly detailed character and creature models, and advanced lighting and particle effects. Supports ray-traced global illumination, reflections, and shadows on PC and current-gen consoles for enhanced realism. |
The game captures the look and feel of the 1960s American South with a distinct, often sun-drenched visual style. It features detailed environments, authentic period vehicles, and a cinematic presentation that enhances its narrative focus. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
Original score composed by Pinar Toprak, capturing the wonder, danger, and cultural richness of Pandora, blending orchestral themes with tribal and ethereal elements. Sound design is critical, with rich ambient sounds of Pandora's unique flora and fauna, distinct weapon effects for both Na'vi and RDA tech, and immersive environmental audio. Features Na'vi language dialogue. |
The game is widely praised for its exceptional licensed soundtrack, featuring over 100 iconic songs from the 1960s, including tracks by Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Rolling Stones, and Johnny Cash. The music is delivered through multiple in-game radio stations. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
Immersive first-person HUD with contextual information. Na'vi Senses highlight interactive objects, resources, enemy weaknesses, and trails. Menus for inventory, crafting, skills, map, and journal are intuitively designed. Minimalistic on-screen elements to enhance immersion in Pandora's world. |
Features a standard third-person shooter UI with a mini-map, health and armor indicators, and an ammo count. The world map is used for navigation and tracking racket objectives. The story is presented through a unique documentary format, framing the gameplay as a retrospective investigation. |
Accessibility Options | |
Offers a wide range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (full remapping), various subtitle options (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, aim assist, adjustable difficulty, options to reduce motion sickness (e.g., reduce camera shake), audio cues, and more. Co-pilot mode allows two controllers to act as one. |
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settings_applications System Requirements | |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (1080p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated mid-range to high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1080p at 60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated performance-focused laptop GPUs. Higher VRAM (8GB+) is important. RAM: Recommended RAM for smoother performance. Storage: SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i5-11600K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / Intel Core i7-11800H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / RTX 4060 Mobile (8GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700M/6800S. **An RTX 3070 Ti Mobile or RTX 4070 Mobile would provide a more consistent 60 FPS+ experience at 1080p High.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD | — |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution. This tier aims for a basic playable framerate.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement. These are very old processors, making the game highly accessible. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPUs. These cards have very low VRAM, so texture settings will need to be kept low. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs for minimum settings. An RTX 3050 or better will provide a vastly superior experience. RAM: 6GB RAM is the official minimum requirement. Storage: An HDD is technically sufficient for the minimum spec, but an SSD is strongly recommended. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD FX-8120 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD7870 (2GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-7200U / AMD Ryzen 3 2200U or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce MX350, RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 6 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB HDD |
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, aiming for a consistent 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid 60 FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): A decent mobile CPU is needed to maintain a stable framerate in the open world. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a high-quality 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): Good laptop GPUs for a solid 1080p experience. An RTX 3050 Ti or better will comfortably run the game at max settings. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official recommended amount, though 16GB is advised for a smoother experience with modern operating systems. Storage: An SSD is strongly recommended for this tier to ensure fast loading. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD FX-8350 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 / GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop (4GB), RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB SSD |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~30 FPS, Low Preset, FSR2 Quality) (Low Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Minimum desktop CPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU equivalent. Modern i7/Ryzen 7 H-series are preferable. GPU: Minimum desktop GPU for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. This game is demanding; higher VRAM is beneficial. RAM: Minimum RAM requirement. Storage: SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or Intel Arc A750 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / Intel Core i5-11400H equivalent or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile (6GB) / RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (4GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6600M. **An RTX 3060 Mobile or RTX 4050 Mobile would be a more comfortable minimum for 1080p Low/Medium without heavy reliance on aggressive upscaling.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - Enthusiast (1440p ~60 FPS, High Preset, FSR2 Quality) (High Preset, FSR2 Quality) CPU: Desktop CPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Estimated high-end laptop CPUs. GPU: Desktop GPU for 1440p at 60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Estimated high-performance laptop GPUs. 10GB+ VRAM strongly recommended. RAM: 16GB RAM required, 32GB can be beneficial. Storage: NVMe SSD recommended. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or Intel Core i7-12700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 6800H/HS / Intel Core i7-12700H or better. **Modern Ryzen 9 / Core i9 H/HX series recommended.** laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (10GB/16GB, High TGP) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) / AMD Radeon RX 6800M/6850M XT. **An RTX 3080 Ti Mobile or RTX 4080 Mobile would be ideal for a consistent 1440p High experience.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB SSD (NVMe Recommended) | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for a high and stable framerate.) CPU: A more modern CPU is recommended to prevent bottlenecks at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is beneficial for a consistent 1440p experience. GPU: Desktop GPUs capable of a strong 1440p/60FPS experience. A modern card like the RTX 3060 would be ideal. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 3060 or any RTX 4060 Laptop is an excellent target for 1440p. A future RTX 5060 Laptop would offer an even smoother experience. RAM: 16GB RAM is highly recommended for smooth 1440p gaming. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 3060) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD |
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced) (Ultra Preset, FSR2 Balanced (DLSS recommended if available)) CPU: Desktop CPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling. CPU (Laptop): Top-tier laptop CPUs required. GPU: Desktop GPU recommendation for 4K/60 FPS with upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Highest-end laptop GPUs required. Significant VRAM (12GB+) essential. RAM: 32GB RAM strongly recommended for 4K. Storage: NVMe SSD required. | |
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Intel Core i7-13700K developer_boardGPU: AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX/7940HS / Intel Core i9-12900HX/13900HX or better laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP). **Even with these top-tier laptop GPUs, achieving a consistent 60 FPS at native 4K Ultra will be challenging without DLSS/FSR Frame Generation.** layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 90 GB NVMe SSD | — |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra Settings (Targets 2160p/4K, High settings, ~60+ FPS) (High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, aiming for 60 FPS or higher.) CPU: A high-end desktop CPU is recommended to support 4K gaming and minimize any potential stutters. CPU (Laptop): High-end laptop CPUs are needed to pair with capable GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: High-end GPUs are recommended for a stable 4K/60FPS experience. A future RTX 5060 Ti would likely handle this with ease. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are recommended for a playable 4K experience. A future RTX 5070 Laptop would be a prime target for 4K mobile gaming. RAM: 16GB RAM is sufficient, but 32GB provides more headroom for 4K textures and system processes. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is highly recommended for the best 4K gaming experience. | |
— | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 4070 / RTX 5060 Ti) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 50 GB NVMe SSD |
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Spec: 90 GB available space (SSD Required). Note: An NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming. Type: SSD | Spec: 50 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: The game requires 50 GB of storage space. An SSD is strongly recommended to significantly reduce loading times and minimize texture pop-in while driving through the city. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported. | Spec: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 / 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 7 is the absolute minimum, but Windows 10 or 11 is strongly recommended for better performance and compatibility. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game's engine is built around this API. |
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