For those holding a Season Pass for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, the Secrets of the Spires DLC is now available, adding a fresh set of achievements, a new map, story campaign, and more. As the latest story DLC lands, it marks an intriguing chapter in the post-launch content for the game. It’s exciting to speculate whether these enhancements will give it a solid standing among the top open-world games on Xbox.
Released after a brief delay, Secrets of the Spires is the second story expansion for Season Pass holders of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. This update introduces five new Xbox achievements and requires about 17.5GB of storage on Xbox Series X|S. The standout features include a brand new area named the Spires of the Clouded Forest, along with fresh skills, gear, and a story campaign. Players have the flexibility to dive straight into the Secrets of the Spires content, bypassing the main game if they wish.
Ubisoft paints a vivid picture of what lies ahead: “Epic aerial battles await in the Spires of the Clouded Forest, a spectacular new mountainous region in Pandora’s Western Frontier. Explore and discover a fresh open world, built to elevate the thrill of flying on your ikran. Sabotage RDA aerial convoys with new ikran skills and a brand-new mounted weapon. Meet a secluded Na’vi clan and join them in their fight against a new RDA threat in the Spires region. Get lost in the verticality of this new region, filled with canyons and caves, where unexpected dangers lurk in the shadows.”
The Secrets of the Spires DLC brings with it expanded gameplay through new environments and challenges. You’ll traverse diverse biomes such as Tangled Peaks, Splintered Arches, and Warrior’s Rise while deepening your bond with your ikran. Anticipate encountering new aerial threats and refining your skills to tackle these challenges. Moreover, you’ll interact with new flora and wildlife, discovering novel methods of gathering and traversal.
Significant updates include new ikran skills unlockable with skill points across all platforms, like Ikran Smash and Launch. PlayStation 5 Pro users can rejoice with improvements like a 60 FPS Quality Mode and an upgraded internal resolution for enhanced graphics and performance. Though there is a temporary fix in place for those playing on Windows 11 experiencing performance issues, Ubisoft is actively working on a full resolution. Various known issues are being addressed, including slow map icon loading and rare occurrences of infinite loading screens in co-op mode.
As Ubisoft looks ahead, the direction of future content for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora remains uncertain. The game has experienced a range of receptions, mirroring a broader pattern with Ubisoft’s releases in recent times. With Star Wars Outlaws busy rolling out major patches, attention remains on improving the gaming experience globally.
As for the last story pack, The Sky Breaker had a playtime of six to eight hours, so it will be intriguing to discover how long Secrets of the Spires will captivate players. Personally, I’m especially eager to revisit the game for the expanded ikran features, curious about whether Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora can maintain its charm. While Pandora’s exploration is certainly a pull for fans, it’s uncertain how the game will fare long-term without continual content refreshment.
Enhancing the ikran experience seems a promising path for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, especially given how much we loved the sensation of flight in our original review. Initially, aerial combat showed its rough edges, so there’s hope this new DLC sharpens our ikran’s aerial prowess, making flying more thrilling than ever.
