Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - 14 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing

From obtaining the game's best upgrades, to how to move like a Na'vi, these are 14 tips and tricks I wish I knew before playing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Timestamps:
00:32 - Getting your Ikran
01:11 - Ancestor Skills
02:22 - Basic Skills
03:08 - Movement
04:46 - Combat
06:24 - Finding upgrades
07: 16 - Looting
09:18 - Clan reputation
10:13 - Resistance HQ and Hometree
11:02 - Combat rank
11:26 - Preorder and Deluxe edition bonuses
11:53 - Hacking
12:48 - Detective missions
#gaming #AvatarGame #AvatarFrontiersofPandora #gamespot

[@exceedinglyaverage1179]

I rarely ever buy games full price… but I’m not regretting this one… 4 hours in and I’m enjoying it.

[@Lo0pyLup]

Same, mine is been delivered today. Can not wait to dive in.

[@i3eaniie602]

It’s a fun game but I don’t think it’s worth the full 70$ since Farcry primal has alr been made

[@anasshahid224]

well said, the game is amazing :)

[@reddeadrevolver337]

@@i3eaniie602 far cry primal lags too much and does

[@i3eaniie602]

@@reddeadrevolver337 -and Avatar has way too much pop in

[@leocreuu3254]

Idk why every review is bashing it for being like far cry games I personally love them

[@kamakuro2]

Same idk why they are surprised lol far cry, AC are all the same why would we expect different😂

[@sethoquinn7122]

I like this game leagues better than the far cry games

[@Bobczv]

I love this game also it’s good I don’t mind the first person only third person would be cool but it’s ok cause 60%of the time on on my horse or ikran so I see my character then and you can fight on them also

[@leocreuu3254]

@@Bobczv yea it’s so surreal getting your ikran and the visuals when your riding honestly if they use this as a platform and build on it trough DLCs and updates like some of their other games I can see myself playing this for a long time just needs more content and yes third person would be sweet also I hope they let us become turuk makto and tame the big bird for the movie

[@lancegarrettrichardson2261]

I feel this game is more like ancestors the humankind odyssey more than a far cry game

[@Daftanemone]

2:49 I love that the skill tree is treated like memories of your ancestors,even if it’s something as insane as carrying more ammo. Genetics!

[@Thisandthat8908]

only the one section. The other skill .. branches(?) are just normal skill trees.

[@chrisperry4014]

@@Thisandthat8908 nah, they’re all intended to be memories of ancestors which is why they are linked to Tarsyu pods and blossoms. Connecting to Aywa is the way you gain skill points-tapping into the “collective consciousness” of Pandora to help you craft, survive, and explore easier.

[@jacobsquare4812]

I absolutely love the gathering quality system. They could even go more immersive/interactive LOL. It's too cool.

[@999outsider]

This is better than that last 3 farcry games and the graphics are amazing idk why people are hating on this game when they haven’t played it🤣

[@i3eaniie602]

This game is exactly the same as the last 3 farcry games graphics included (because it’s the same engine)

[@SpartasEdge]

I have to disagree with you about Far Cry, because the last two games (5 & 6), are persony favourites in the series; but i agree with you about Avatar though, it's good.

[@i3eaniie602]

@@SpartasEdge 5 was the last mediocre farcry in my opinion, 6 just continued to lower my expectations for Ubisoft

[@SpartasEdge]

@i3eaniie602 As i say,i have the opposite opinion; i thought there is more to them than the lacklustre earlier titles; but it's all subjective at the end of the day, so we'll agree to disagree.

[@Bartkar]

​@@i3eaniie602doesn't far cry use dunia and avatar snowdrop though?

[@Anamnesis]

The tips for inventory management, donating and trading are helpful. Just like he says, the game isn't real clear about a lot of this stuff and there doesn't appear to be an in-game trading reference that can help remind you how this all works. The guidance tips that occasionally pop up only linger for about five seconds and can't be pulled up again.

[@313Martin]

Right, that's my only complaint. Is the guidance tips disappearing so fast, like how am I supposed to read that little font so fast?! I sent ubisoft an email about it, hopefully it gets fixed in a patch update.

[@gjonk9201]

@@313Martinby your Journal, there’s a Tutorial section that includes those tips. Still, missing a bunch of things

[@313Martin]

@@gjonk9201 appreciated, that helped a lot

[@chrisperry4014]

You can also drop things for your friends to pick up if you are playing online.

[@traviscFTW]

Im impressed with the map detail. Game looks dope tbh

[@zzirfamo24]

It is good

[@135Jaeger531]

Thank you for an actual tip video on unknowns. Most other videos I've found are just "here's how to get the best gear" "these are the best skills" etc., Basically just spoiling the combat and experimental side. One tip I'll add is to change Navi Visiom to toggle so you can move and scan with it easier.

[@jakerobinson3446]

I am generally enjoying this game like I did with far cry primal yet the world is more beautiful and feels unique

[@drunkenf1sh335]

I'm really positiv surprised about the game. Graphic, Atmosphere, Day/Night, Biomes👍🏼 Well done Ubisoft🎉 i like it🔥

[@longjohn526]

Makes one wonder why the game was so poorly marketed ..... So far it's a much better game than Valhalla with maybe 10% of the marketing behind it

[@MrSlade62]

Well done!! Most helpful video I have found yet!! Fairly complete for all beginners!!

[@apocolex93]

Cheers for this. Games really fun so far

[@ts5368]

Great and informative video, i learned some things! Thanks GameSpot 🙌

[@Hedrooooo]

Love it. Far cry feel and people are complaining…. CRAZY

[@Thisandthat8908]

i'm so glad they made all minigames turnoffable.

[@HuntressGamer]

Thanks fir this video . Just about to start and this video is helpful.

[@Hollobaby1231]

this is why i feel like games are so subjective when i played the first few hours and did the missions where it’s raining and there’s like brown haze around and you have to destroy the drill then going to where it’s night time and you walking through all the glowing flora like i was straight up immersed. I don’t have much input but i will say that lol 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SpartasEdge]

I found it's a slow burner to get into, but once you learn it better and start leveling up and get more skills, and get your ekran, it opens up a lot.

[@reddeadrevolver337]

yeah the game is really good but people keep hating and they havent played yet.

[@skytanneberger1122]

I wish the game let you save I hate dying in a mission and having to start all over again!

[@user-sj8ir8yw2z]

I think it’s funny that in the movie saber said I feel fast with blue marks or paint and the plant that makes you fast gives you blue marks

[@Quirkywatch]

Finally, a good narrator

[@cas-221]

The most underrated game of 2023. End for me the best openworld single player game of 2023,the rda base is not that easy at higher level bases, it's not that easy to find and craft the best weapons and armor, it takes time, and I love the graphics the sounds, the wildlife, day and night it's all different, it's amazing! I play games over 25 years but this one is next levl, but that's personal

[@nickolasmason8564]

Super usefull, I get my copy tommorow

[@onerandomguy4832]

hope you like it

[@gypsyspacewizard8029]

I haven't played this yet, but I do hope they release a sizable DLC that focuses on the water tribes, I feel like they missed a mark not capitalising on the latest movie - imagine riding the various creatures across/in the sea!

[@313Martin]

That would be epic even though I am enjoying the game so far

[@chrisperry4014]

They are already working on two more seasons of DLC content you can get access to by purchasing the “gold” or deluxe version.

[@313Martin]

@@chrisperry4014 really?! I haven’t heard anything about it but if they really are then I hope they make a dlc for the newest movie

[@i3eaniie602]

The next Dlc isn’t Water tribe related (also personal game score is like 6.5/10)

[@gypsyspacewizard8029]

@@i3eaniie602 Yeah I've read some of the dlc info, not overly bothered and the canyon area sounds interesting! I do have the game now and have been enjoying it, I think the world is just ace

[@dandalas2168]

I tried to find the old video of the concept behind avatar, but that video is gone bc Ubisoft dont want any backlash, the staff was not productive, the idea was too much for the budget, etc.. excuses. Im not a hater, I just want them to be more transparent and doing the work with passion rather doing the easy way/ cashgrab method.

[@eSKAone-]

They did an amazing job! 💟🌌☮️

[@EVA.nefilim]

It doesn't look bad to be honest. Thanks for the video

[@lostcanadian5121]

Yeah it doesn’t look bad just the price is a little steep. I wanted the most expensive version. Might just stick to standard for now

[@TurkishQuandaledingle.]

@@lostcanadian5121get in on instant gaming u would save 50 dollars

[@Hollobaby1231]

@@lostcanadian5121that’s what i did i just grabbed the reg version but so far it’s fun and looks fantastic

[@adamjohanssonn]

if you only plan to play through it like once you could get ubisoft+ if thats possible for youm just play through it for 15 and maybe buy it on sale in the future if you like it, thats my plan@@lostcanadian5121

[@eSKAone-]

It also runs really well on PS5 💟🌌☮️

[@MrBeckhamJr]

I’m a few hours in and what a game so far

[@innxcence]

idk. people are calling this a far cry reskin but there are so many elements in this game which is a far reach from them games. sure maybe the movement when running is a bit like far cry 6 and a few other aspects but them "aspects" have been more than just reskinned. there are so many additions to this game for traversal (not just the ikran). its not a BIG game like valhalla, which IMO was too much, even tho I love that game.. i personally love the game so far. on endgame now just doing side missions. admittedly the main story is mid but the side missions does juice it up a bit. :)

[@aryssamedors2431]

My thing with the whole well it's just Avatar but re-skinned from far cry like what did you expect it to be is my thing like of course it's going to be like that if that's the case then that's like saying Hogwarts legacy is far cry but with magic but if we're going to look at it that way then it is there a lot of games that are like far cry, I personally enjoy them but my main question still stands what did you expect it to be

[@cosmic4037]

Took a couple of hours to get a grip, fully enjoying the game.

[@akujithesamurai210]

Does anyone know when the child of two worlds pack will show up in my inventory?

[@spottedeaglepeters9451]

I was lost for the longest time till I actually looked and studied the map abit hard with fog of war is definitely a challenge no way points 😅

[@ChrisGLPS]

POV all game get a Film… all films get a game ❤😂

[@erenjeager5290]

This is nothing new

[@theunderdog9353]

One MAJOR gripe I have is that I don't have haptic feedback or whatever it's called on my controller. I don't get any vibrations when yanking plants so I have no idea when to do it. Weird design decision

[@wout123100]

you can see it easily on your hands.

[@johnnydamm22]

you probably have turned off vibrations on your controller if you don't feel them cause i feel it when gathering but after a while you know wich side to pull to get it pristine condition

[@DrPonyo]

I didn’t have any haptic feedback for Spider-Man 2 but I do in avatar so I think it’s just a case by case thing. Try to fiddle with your settings

[@theunderdog9353]

@@DrPonyo I'm not using a DS5 controller

[@MrPang278]

Anyone on here know how to completely disable all HUD, like I don't need to be reminded every time that pressing B lands my banshee. Or Y to pet it, or how much stamina it has. It’s taking away the immersion, I’m thinking some devs might need to find a new job.

[@Voidwalker_Warlock]

Thanks looks beautiful

[@theedrprice6532]

Well then again enjoy your videos guys

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Visually Gorgeous 😍. Dont know about the srory...hmm...Is it possible to create youre own Navi in the game?!

[@David-fb5wf]

You will create your own character at the start of the game.

[@calesnr1fanandworshipper]

how and when can I even get an Ikran anyways, like which quest is that and which level and how far into the game??

[@rayosborne8617]

It's part of the main story, like 5 to 6 hours in

[@johnnydamm22]

after eywa blessing quest you'll get the ikran quest and i must say they did a good job on making that quest instead of just talking to someone and you have the mount you actually need to try to soothe it before you can attempt to bond with it and need to do a bunch of climbing

[@innxcence]

@@rayosborne8617 nah not 5-6 hours in at all tbh. i got it like around 2-3 maybe 4 if you take your time

[@rayosborne8617]

@innxcence it took me 5 to 6, but I did get side tracked a lot, gathering plants and hunting

[@brianworrell8054]

My mail isn't showing up and I have ultimate edition digital

[@egns1700]

i used no metal of earth on my first play so no guns only bow and arrows was a easy sneaky campain you just feel like a hunter but the ai can be updated a bit have had times i was litterly behind a guy standing up and walking not even a meter behind him and nothing normally you would sense something is wrong but nothing just blindness

[@Badwurst68]

I wish we could play as humans like in the first game. Fighting in an AMP was lit !

[@ligamistrzow1]

how to collect plants from height?

[@Coffeecrow0]

I feel like they did what rockstar did to red dead online this game honestly has so much potential and there is so much more they could’ve done to it to make it even better I love the game but it’s honestly not worth 70$ and it’s underwhelming but not disappointing I mean there is SO MUCH they could do with this game more animals recipes and plants etc stuff like that I mean maybe a few other animals you can bond with to like the thanator but again don’t get me wrong I love the game it’s great but it has so much potential

[@AMIT2K24]

Someone know how to upgrade pouch inventory?

[@johnnydamm22]

through the vitality skill tree you have two skills there that will give you +1 to your healing pouch and then you have a skill tree where it increases how much you can carry its not much but you also have a stash where you can stash 200max items in it + hoarding is not the way to go in this game for example if you dont need any branches dont farm them same goes for other items if you don't need them at that moment just dont bother otherwise your inventory will fill up quick

[@AMIT2K24]

@@johnnydamm22 thanks for the help

[@themediocrehunter4152]

Can you not ADS?

[@JOJO-kh9ck]

They should also made it a survival crafting game with bosses in biomes to fight..... With this beautiful world, surviving would be amazing

[@OhShanna]

I agree, but I think the premise that you are a forest dwelling species sort of defeats that. You are already in your element living in the forest and thriving, not merely surviving. I would have liked the option to build a fire and "pass time" anywhere though, but I imagine there is some pollution aspect to that that made them decide against it.

[@connorcotton3210]

Lol I didn’t bond until I hit 30 hours

[@oscarstorberget6094]

the fps drops on the PS5 just ruins everything

[@Leviathan399]

Hope they will release a game where you play from a soldier perspective

[@Smorgasvord]

Nah they won't do that because the liberals will get angry and say that it's a "Colonizer simulator".

[@godofsin4604]

You mean James Cameron avatar the game for ps3 and Xbox 360?

[@paradoxinraindrops141]

Same. They made playing as the Na'Vi honestly look quite fun, but I'd still love a human perspective from the RDA faction.

[@ChrisJohannsen]

The humans are the villains

[@Leviathan399]

@@ChrisJohannsen not really if you think about it.

[@JDA-88]

Ripping aliens out of spacesuits… ancestor power?😂

[@user-cg7dj2hu8e]

It is a good game

[@ZONATHEDIVISION]

I think this game would look better in third person

[@Gazznesh]

playing it on pc and its incredibly buggy, enemies dont appear, vents dont break, doors wont open and the loading screens are really long. the game is literally unplayable for me

[@exceedinglyaverage1179]

PC life, love mine but I’m getting too old to troubleshoot every new game I buy 😂

[@DrPonyo]

“Superior gaming machine” sure

[@DrPonyo]

This is basically on a hogwarts legacy level…if you Love the franchise then you’ll absolutely love the game. Has an amazing atmosphere, is insanely immersive.

[@mindofmatt_2240]

Far Cry 7 Avatar Edition

[@313Martin]

Let's get it!

[@franknoriega4417]

Is this single player?

[@eSKAone-]

and 2P Coop (even crossplay)

[@brechtdumortier8025]

This game eats my RX 7800 XT

[@EleaticStranger]

I strongly disagree with the evil humans who go around all day attacking the nature, such as the dog creatures.

[@Lobanium]

I was really wanting this to be a 3rd person action/adventure game, but we got blue people Far Cry instead.

[@TheZakana]

Is this game 3rd person?

[@foodcast101]

No only first person so far from what I’ve seen you only go first person when on a vehicle

[@MMet88]

No. Only when you ride the ikran

[@killermark_7]

The game isn’t even out yet

[@KrulliebolliiChannel]

It is, at least where im from

[@JumpStyle212]

6/10

[@xabrias]

I wish i knew this was a re-skin of far cry😂

[@otiscleveland4967]

Half the time these abilities dont even work or activate, and flying feels Soooooooo Slow it ruins the hype to even get it. Running feels like a better experience then the lackluster flying. The Ubisoft experience is the reason the game is feels bad at any given time.

[@axelwulf6220]

I will never get involved with this series, ever

[@X-EN7171]

Aii Bro

[@axelwulf6220]

This Avatar was Cameron losing his mind It was like Alien meets Starship Troopers, but was more like Titanic And not because Titanic was what launched his career

[@darnell-mooney]

@@axelwulf6220ok

[@X-EN7171]

If you say so bro

[@lordliggen729]

​@@axelwulf6220 The movies were based on a dream Cameron's mother had, so you can't really judge because dreams are always weird 👍🏻

[@TheMistaJoka]

First!?

[@ChrisGLPS]

WHO cares kid

[@S3RAVA3LM]

​@@ChrisGLPSyou do

[@bogeyp6731]

Literally nothing helpful in this video

[@Var3x.21]

Fix rainbowsix first the game has more cheaters than legit players

[@evangross7371]

Different dev teams then making this has no affect on rainbow six

[@Var3x.21]

@@evangross7371 maybe ubisoft employee see this

[@voodjin]

Those graphics look extremely dated.. especially if it comes to characters and animations..

[@ElectricAlien577]

The faces, and some of the movements here and there i agree, but the rest of the game visuals are not something i would call dated by any measure what so ever.

[@voodjin]

@@ElectricAlien577 well, your opinion is your opinion.. to me it doesn't have the same level of fidelity I'm used to in a tripple A game.. maybe if I play it myself I'll change my mind but that's the first impression I have so far..

[@pipzgutz]

They are also targeting people with potato computers

[@voodjin]

@@pipzgutz well.. sure, but I think that in Video is on "high detail"..

[@randyx3976]

​@@pipzgutzyou say it like it's a bad thing

[@TitanSpeakermannn]

Sorry but I think it's time to unsub😅

[@arstotzka9088]

Cant play as humans Not interested.

[@OhShanna]

Why is this such a big deal to so many people? The humans are the villains, or did you miss the entire point of the movies?

[@arstotzka9088]

@@OhShanna humans are the good guys however.

[@zicuvalentin2251]

First person hard pass...

[@wulsiter]

I'm not gonna play it. Because we can't be with the good guys in this game.

[@OhShanna]

The Na'vi are the good guys.

[@wulsiter]

@@OhShanna No, they are filty xenos. Humanity first!

[@OhShanna]

@wulsiter bruh, that would only be true if they were on earth. You're on THEIR planet. The humans are racist colonizers. The humans are the aliens.

[@313Martin]

​@@OhShanna Exactly

[@theblackbaron4119]

I don't know a single person that wants to play this. Also the words "Ubisoft" in combination with "open world" is a guge red flag.

[@johnnydamm22]

says the guy who enters a comment section where lots of people are talking about how the great game is and enjoying it and they have done a great job with the open world aspect of the game so i don't know why you are whining so much if there is a red flag its you and not the game

[@OhShanna]

I've been waiting for this game for months!

[@whitefox25]

the game is horrible its another open world ubisoft game dont get it

[@emotionaldamage5236]

Sorry the game is gud

[@Domepeezy]

@@emotionaldamage5236it’s not 😂

[@user-ut6wb4vo6k]

Just out of curiosity, the 2 that think the game isn't entertaining (which is the purpose of entertainment media like video games), have you played the game?

[@Audentes-Fortuna-Iuvat]

@whitefox25 🧌

[@reapthewhirlwind6915]

they did a terrible job with this game. Should have just released this map as a unreal 5 project or something the gameplay is terrible. absolutely terrible game do not play this.

[@johnnydamm22]

the sytsem with gathering is broken and doesnt work properly i think because i have gathered so much already and lots of mats gathered in pristine condition and even the rain factor or day/night factor or having both and i still get FINE tier no matter what i gather am i missing something

[@OhShanna]

It depends on what area you are gathering in, the hunters guide will tell you where the rarer quality items are.

[@buckaroobanzai2551]

Can we not ADS human weps? Ive seen a few reviews and they all have just hip fired.

[@evangross7371]

No this is the best it gets there designed to be less accurate then the Navi weapons

[@ts5368]

​@GrosseYT not so much about the accuracy actually. It's designed for gunplay where you keep moving since you're faster and more nimble than the humans, so it's a design choice they made. I've tried it and it really works well and let's you feel like a Na’vi:)

[@clayrsa9494]

can anyone tell me i the game is any good? hows the gameplay and graphics before I buy it.

[@tilz4527]

Don’t listen to the haters who haven’t even played the game it’s good graphics are good gameplay is really fun

[@Sophiern]

I'm about 5 hours in and it is brilliant. The graphics are top notch and gameplay is addictive. Reminds me so much of Far Cry Primal which was one of my favourite games from the series. Not even big into Avatar myself but this game is it

[@rottenmeatpuppet]

Reviews seem generally positive with the main complaints being repetitiveness and lack of stealth options.

[@timurnvk5904]

In general, the game turned out to be not bad, I liked the beautiful worked-out world. I played on the series x in 60 fps mode, and overall I'm happy with the graphics. The most important thing is that we have optimized the game well and so far I have not seen any bugs.

[@johnnydamm22]

this game is awesome don't listen to haters who never played the game

[@playz452]

No MÊLÉE combat is what I wish I knew 😅😅😅😅