Now available to those with a Season Pass, the Secrets of the Spires DLC for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora introduces a wealth of new content including fresh achievements, a new map area, and an immersive story campaign. As this new lore unfolds, it wraps up the roadmap for the game’s post-launch content, igniting curiosity about whether these additions will secure its reputation among the top open-world games on Xbox.
Following a minor delay, Secrets of the Spires is here, marking the second story expansion for those who have the Season Pass. It adds five exclusive Xbox achievements and weighs in at around 17.5GB for Xbox Series X|S users. Key highlights include a new map area – the Spires of the Clouded Forest – along with new skills, gear, and a compelling story campaign. You have the option to jump straight into this new adventure, bypassing the main storyline if you prefer.
Ubisoft teases: “Get ready for epic aerial battles in the stunning Spires of the Clouded Forest, a majestic mountainous area in Pandora’s Western Frontier. This new open world is crafted to offer an exhilarating flying experience with your ikran.”
Players can sabotage RDA convoys from the sky with new ikran abilities and a newly introduced weapon. You’ll also encounter a secluded Na’vi clan, teaming up with them to counter a fresh RDA menace in the Spires region. This area is rich with vertical landscapes, canyons, and hidden caves, each holding its own dangers.
The DLC introduces an exclusive set of achievements. Check below for specifics as listed in the latest patch notes.
The Secrets of the Spires DLC offers:
– Spires of the Clouded Forest as an open map with a new story campaign, side missions, and additional activities
– Explore diverse terrains such as the Tangled Peaks, Splintered Arches, and Warrior’s Rise
– Strengthen your bond with your ikran by unlocking new skills and gear
– Tackle new airborne threats using your enhanced abilities
– Engage with brand-new flora and fauna, discovering unique methods for gathering and moving around the landscape
Progression updates across all platforms now allow you to use skill points to unlock and upgrade various ikran skills, such as Ikran Smash and Flares.
For PlayStation 5 Pro users, the game offers a smooth 60 FPS in Quality Mode, thanks to increased hardware capabilities that support higher rendering resolution. The new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology further enhances performance and visuals using machine learning.
There are a few known issues worth noting:
– PC players on Windows 11 24H2 might encounter performance hiccups, which Ubisoft is seeking to remedy soon.
– On PS5, there are menu narration issues at certain reading speeds
– Some inconsistencies in map icons, quest dialogue audibility, and ikran gear visuals have been reported across platforms
As for what comes next for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Ubisoft’s plans remain uncertain. With various games under its belt, including other hits like Star Wars Outlaws undergoing significant updates, it’s anyone’s guess what’s in store.
The last story addition, titled The Sky Breaker, provided about six to eight hours of gameplay, so it’ll be interesting to see how long Secrets of the Spires will captivate players. The expanded ikran dynamics are particularly exciting, yet there’s a question of lasting interest for players after these adventures wrap up. Many fans are thrilled at the chance to traverse Pandora, but whether Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will maintain its appeal remains to be seen.
The game could undoubtedly benefit from more ikran content, as aerial exploration was a standout feature in our Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review. Early aerial combat had its rough edges, so expectations are high that this DLC will enhance the ikran’s capabilities further.
