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info General Information | |
Release Date | |
Aug 30, 2024 | Dec 7, 2023 |
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Massive Entertainment | Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Düsseldorf, Ubisoft Chengdu, Ubisoft Toronto, Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kyiv, Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Belgrade |
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Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
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Action-Adventure, Third-Person Shooter, Open World | Action-Adventure, Open World, First-Person |
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Snowdrop Engine | Snowdrop Engine |
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Content Rating | |
T (Teen) | Teen |
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3.7 / 5.0 | 3.8 / 5.0 |
Current Price (USD) | |
$69.99 | $69.99 |
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Progression is not based on traditional XP. Instead, players unlock new skills by finding nine 'experts' across the galaxy and completing challenges for them. Skills cover areas like weapon handling, survival, health, and melee. Gear (chest, belt, pants) provides passive stat boosts, and Kay's blaster, speeder, and starship (the Trailblazer) are all fully upgradable. |
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. |
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World & Level Design | |
The game features a seamless open-world experience across four main planets: the desert moon of Toshara, the icy city of Kijimi, the jungle planet of Akiva, and the iconic desert of Tatooine. Players can seamlessly travel from a planet's surface into orbit, engage in space combat, and jump to hyperspace without loading screens. |
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. |
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Multiplayer Details | |
The game is a strictly single-player experience and does not have any multiplayer or co-operative modes. |
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. |
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Available Editions | |
The game was released in Standard, Deluxe, Gold, and Ultimate editions. The higher-priced Gold and Ultimate editions were criticized for offering three-day early access and gating the Season Pass, which includes two major story DLCs. |
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. |
Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
A Season Pass includes two major story DLCs. 'Wild Card' features a Sabacc tournament and a team-up with Lando Calrissian. 'A Pirate's Fortune' involves a treasure hunt with Hondo Ohnaka. Ubisoft has also addressed initial criticisms through significant post-launch patches. |
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. |
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Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
N/A | 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. |
Audio & Soundtrack | |
N/A | 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. |
User Interface (UI/UX) | |
N/A | 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. |
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N/A | 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) - Recommended (Targets 1080p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 60 FPS.) CPU: Official recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1080p/60FPS experience. CPU (Laptop): A strong mobile CPU is needed to maintain a stable framerate in the game's bustling cities and open plains. GPU: Official recommended desktop GPUs for a high-quality 1080p experience. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 3060 or any RTX 4060 laptop will provide a great 1080p experience, especially with DLSS and Frame Generation. RAM: 16GB RAM is the official recommended amount for a smooth experience. Storage: An SSD is required for this tier. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 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 |
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Targets 1080p, Low settings, ~30 FPS) (Low Preset, 1080p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 30 FPS.) CPU: Official minimum desktop CPU requirement, indicating a need for a solid quad-core processor or better. CPU (Laptop): Estimated entry-level laptop CPUs for minimum playability. GPU: Official minimum desktop GPUs. A card with at least 6GB of VRAM is the baseline. GPU (Laptop): An RTX-series laptop GPU is highly recommended to leverage DLSS for a more stable experience, even at minimum settings. RAM: 8GB RAM is the official minimum, but 16GB is strongly advised for a smoother experience. Storage: An SSD is officially required for minimum playability. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-7700HQ / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB). (Future-proof: RTX 4050 / RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB SSD | — |
1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~60 FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Quality, targeting 60 FPS.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU is recommended to avoid bottlenecks and ensure smooth performance at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent and smooth 1440p experience. GPU: Strong desktop GPUs for the 1440p sweet spot, providing a great balance of performance and visual fidelity. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 4070 or RTX 3070 Ti Laptop is the target for 1440p. A future RTX 5070 Laptop would excel here, especially with ray tracing. RAM: 16GB RAM is sufficient, but 32GB can provide a smoother experience in demanding open-world scenarios. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 GB NVMe 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) |
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra (Enthusiast @ 4K) (Ultra Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, with FSR/DLSS on Performance, targeting 60 FPS.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU is recommended to push high framerates and minimize bottlenecks when playing at 4K. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end mobile CPUs are needed to keep up with flagship GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: High-end desktop GPUs are necessary for a 4K/60FPS experience, relying on Performance-level upscaling. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are required for a playable 4K experience, which will be heavily dependent on upscaling and Frame Generation for a consistent 60 FPS. RAM: 32GB of fast RAM is highly recommended to provide sufficient headroom and minimize stuttering at 4K. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB), RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5080 Laptop) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 60 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 |
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Spec: 60 GB available space (SSD Required) Note: An SSD is listed as a mandatory requirement for all tiers. This is crucial for fast loading times between planets and for seamlessly streaming the detailed open-world environments. Type: SSD | Spec: 90 GB available space (SSD Required). Note: An NVMe SSD is strongly recommended for the best experience due to asset streaming. Type: SSD |
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Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is recommended for optimal performance and to best utilize features like DirectStorage for faster loading of the game's massive open world. | Spec: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64-bit versions only) Explanation: Only 64-bit Windows 10 or newer is supported. |
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Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 12. The modern Snowdrop Engine relies on the DX12 API for its advanced rendering features, including ray tracing and detailed environmental effects. | Spec: DirectX 12 Explanation: DirectX 12 is required. |
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