Second Major Story DLC for Frontiers of Pandora Released

The “Secrets of the Spires” DLC has just launched for those with an Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Season Pass. This update brings new achievements, a fresh map area, and an exciting story campaign, among other features. With the unveiling of this DLC, we’ve reached the current end of post-launch content known for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. It’ll be interesting to see whether this addition will solidify its place among the best open-world games available on Xbox.

Now available, Secrets of the Spires briefly postponed its original release date. As the second story expansion for Season Pass holders, it introduces five new Xbox achievements. When downloading for Xbox Series X|S, expect a 17.5GB file size. Major highlights include the Spires of the Clouded Forest map, new skills and equipment, and an extended storyline. While it complements the main game’s narrative, players can jump directly into the new campaign, bypassing the original storyline.

Ubisoft teases players with promises of epic aerial showdowns in the Spires of the Clouded Forest, a breathtaking mountainous zone within Pandora’s Western Frontier. Gamers can look forward to navigating an entirely new open world, designed to amplify the exhilaration of flying on your ikran. “Use novel ikran skills and an innovative mounted weapon to disrupt RDA aerial convoys. Forge alliances with a distant Na’vi clan as you stand with them against a pressing RDA menace. This vertical region challenges players with canyons, caves, and lurking dangers.”

The update proudly features five new achievements awaiting your exploration. Here’s a glimpse of what’s bundled in this patch.

The DLC delivers an expansive new area, Spires of the Clouded Forest, complete with a brand-new campaign, side quests, and activities. Venture through untouched biomes like the Tangled Peaks and Warrior’s Rise. Enhance your bond with the ikran, unlocking fresh skills and gear. As you encounter new aerial threats, mastering these elements becomes essential. Alongside fresh challenges in Pandora’s wilds, comes novel ways to gather resources and traverse the land.

For the latest console updates, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora now supports the PlayStation 5 Pro’s 60 FPS Quality Mode, boosting visuals and performance. Plus, with the inclusion of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, you can expect a refined gaming experience. However, a few bugs persist. On PC, a temporary fix is set to assist those having hiccups with Windows 11 24H2, although performance issues might still be present for some.

Players across all platforms have encountered various quirks: from slow-loading map icons to a silent issue in quest dialogue amidst the mountain bases. Be aware that restarting the game might lead to default settings on Xbox and PS5 after long idle periods. Fans should also note unresolved issues with quest completion and reward distribution.

Looking ahead, it remains uncertain what Ubisoft plans next for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. While Ubisoft’s recent 2024 line-up has been a mixed bag—with Star Wars Outlaws rolling out significant patches—Avatar’s last story pack, The Sky Breaker, offered about six to eight hours of gameplay. So, it’ll be intriguing to discover how long Secrets of the Spires might entertain us.

For many, the ikran dynamics are a major draw to revisit Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, while curiosity lingers on the game’s enduring appeal. There’s no doubt that additional ikran content would be a welcome enhancement, reminiscent of the exhilaration highlighted in our previous review. Initially clunky aerial combat now stands to evolve, hopefully expanding our ikran’s abilities, strengthening the overall immersive experience.