The newest expansion for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, aptly named Secrets of the Spires, is now available for those who have the Season Pass. This release comes packed with fresh achievements, a new map, an exciting storyline, and much more. As we reach what might be the end of the current post-launch roadmap for the game, it’s intriguing to consider if this latest content could elevate it to be considered among the top open-world games on Xbox.
Today’s release of Secrets of the Spires, which experienced a minor delay, marks the second story DLC offered to Season Pass holders of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. This DLC isn’t just about adding new achievements—though it does include five for Xbox players—but it also significantly expands the game world with the Spires of the Clouded Forest. We’re looking at an impressive 17.5GB download for the Xbox Series X|S.
Continuing the main storyline, Secrets of the Spires offers a rich, new narrative for players, yet also gives the flexibility to jump right into the latest content without completing the earlier chapters. Ubisoft teases an adventure filled with epic aerial combat in a mesmerizing mountainous area within Pandora’s Western Frontier. Imagine soaring through vistas designed to enhance the exhilaration of flying your ikran.
“Engage in sabotage missions against RDA aerial convoys with enhanced ikran skills and a new mounted weapon,” Ubisoft hints, adding to the intrigue. “Unravel the mysteries of a sequestered Na’vi clan and stand with them against novel RDA threats looming in the Spires. Traverse towering landscapes teeming with hidden risks and unexpected allies.”
For those keen on more details, we’ve broken down the five new achievements introduced with this DLC, so keep reading for the lowdown straight from the patch notes.
The latest content unveils a new map area: Spires of the Clouded Forest. Dive into an all-new campaign replete with side quests and various activities. Discover biomes such as the Tangled Peaks and Warrior’s Rise, each filled with its own unique charm. Strengthen your bond with your ikran by unlocking fresh skills and gear, mastering these tools to confront new aerial challenges, and discovering innovative traversal methods through lush, untamed terrains.
In terms of updates, players can now use skill points to unlock and boost several new ikran abilities. For PlayStation 5 Pro users, the game offers new enhancements, including a 60 FPS quality mode, which utilizes the console’s increased hardware performance for a smoother gaming experience. Additionally, the integration of a novel machine learning-based upscaling technology promises improved visuals on the PS5 Pro.
Of course, with new content, there are always a few bugs to iron out. PC users experiencing trouble on Windows 11 24H2 will receive a temporary fix, while a permanent solution is being worked on. A variety of minor glitches span across all platforms, from slow-loading map overlays to occasional UI hiccups—all under review by the Ubisoft team for resolutions in upcoming patches.
The overarching question remains: what’s next for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora from Ubisoft? Given the mixed reception of Ubisoft’s games slated for 2024, and the fact that titles like Star Wars Outlaws are rolling out substantial improvements, it’s uncertain what the future holds for this Avatar experience.
The previous DLC, The Sky Breaker, captivated us with nearly eight hours of content. It’ll be quite interesting to discover the extent of Secrets of the Spires’ allure. Personally, the enhancements to ikran gameplay draw me back to Pandora. Avatar fans will surely delight in exploring the expansive landscapes, but we must see how Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora holds its appeal in the long run.
Incorporating more ikran-centric content could really enrich the game, since the breathtaking flights over Pandora were a highlight in our review of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Initially, the aerial combat felt somewhat unwieldy—therefore, this new addition has the potential to truly refine and expand the thrilling experience of taming the skies.
