Saber Interactive developing an action RPG set in Avatar: The Last Airbender universe
A major game set in the Avatar: The Last Airbender and Avatar: The Legend of Korra universe is being developed by Saber Interactive, the studio has confirmed today. The new game will be a triple A action RPG set in the same universe, but it will not follow either Aang or Korra. Instead, this game will be set thousands of years before either of their stories, introducing a new Avatar that has not been seen in the show.
“We know loyal fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been eager for more stories that bring them into the universe of the show, and through gaming, we’re able to expand the world- building and allow fans to experience the new content in a completely immersive way,” said Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media at Paramount. “Saber Interactive has a proven track record in bringing IP-based games to life, and we are excited to co-fund this AAA title alongside them and let fans experience this world first-hand.”
“At Saber, we are all truly fans of the IP we work with,” said Josh Austin, Head of IP Development & Licensing, Saber Interactive. “Our team members are some of the most devoted, passionate creatives out there and it’s an honor to join forces with Avatar Studios and Paramount Games to further expand the Avatar Legends universe in video games. This unique co-fund structure is a result of our ever-expanding collaboration with Paramount, which started over a decade ago with WWZ, and we’re excited for all that’s on the horizon.”
Saber Interactive will be working with Avatar Studios to create a story and world which will fit into the lore that has been established by the two shows already, and it will follow a familiar pattern of being a story about an Avatar trying to master all four elements. The game’s description also seems to suggest that there will be choices that will have an impact on the story, and that this Avatar will have their own group of companions too, just like Aang and Korra. No platforms or release date has yet been confirmed.
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