Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has been full of surprises, from its announcement and FPS gameplay to the release date and various editions. The recent introduction of a Season Pass by Ubisoft has left potential buyers puzzled. Many players question whether the elevated price tags for the Gold, Ultimate, and Collector's Editions are genuinely justified. This guide aims to clarify whether these premium editions are worth the investment by looking at what each version contains.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review
Besides being a standard Ubisoft open-world affair, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora completely misses the point of what makes Avatar great.
All the Different Editions of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Ubisoft’s video game adaptation of the Avatar movies, Frontiers of Pandora, offers four editions: Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector. (The special physical bundle is available only in select stores and regions.)
|
Edition |
Content |
Price |
|
Standard |
Base Game |
$69.99 |
|
Gold |
Season Pass |
$109.99 |
|
Ultimate |
Season Pass + Ultimate Pack |
$129.99 |
|
Collector |
Season Pass + Ultimate Pass + Physical Goodies |
~ $250.99 |
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora comes with the base game. However, players who have pre-ordered this version will receive The Child of Two Worlds bundle. The pack includes a costume and weapon for the main character.
Gold Edition
The Gold Edition comes with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s Season Pass. This includes an extra quest at launch, two DLCs, and the Resistance bundle.
- Base game
- Season Pass
- The Sky Breaker DLC (Summer 2024)
- Secrets of Spires DLC (Fall 2024)
- Familiar Echoes Quest (At launch)
- Resistance cosmetics bundle (Equipment, outfits, Banshee items)
Ultimate Edition
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s Ultimate Edition includes every perk of the Gold version as well as the Ultimate Pack and digital artbook. The pack consists of the Sarentu bundle cosmetics, which includes a weapon, outfit, and Banshee gear.
- Sarentu Bundle
- Digital Artbook
- Season Pass
- The Sky Breaker DLC (Summer 2024)
- Secrets of Spires DLC (Fall 2024)
- Familiar Echoes Quest (At launch)
- Resistance cosmetics bundle (Equipment, outfits, Banshee items)
Collector’s Edition
The special bundle of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora comprises all digital content of the Ultimate Edition as well as thematic physical goodies. These include a steelbook, artbook, a notebook, a blueprint, a figurine, lithographs, and a certificate of authenticity.
- Season Pass
- Ultimate Pack
- Digital artbook
- Na’vi figurine (~14 inches)
- Physical artbook (128 pages)
- Resistance field notebook
- AMP suit blueprint (A2 format)
- Premium steelbook
- Three lithographs
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Collector’s packaging
Is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s Season Pass Worth It?
Shelling out an additional $40 for the Season Pass is not a worthwhile investment. Ubisoft’s strategy of providing only two story expansions within a year falls short of being a compelling deal. Therefore, players are advised to stick with the game’s base version for the time being.
Which Edition Is Best?
Considering the hefty price tag of $60 for the Season Pass and Ultimate Pack, the Standard Edition emerges as the most cost-effective choice for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Opting for the Gold and Ultimate Editions may not be necessary, as their additional content is set to become available later as standalone DLCs.
A budget-friendly alternative for experiencing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is to subscribe to Ubisoft+. Priced at $14.99 per month, this streaming service provides free access to the Ultimate Edition of the game at launch, offering a more economical way to explore its full features.
Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora
- Released
- December 7, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Massive Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure