Oh my God, okay it’s happening

That’s according to IGN, which got the scoop from the developers – who are, incidentally, in “close collaboration” with Avatar Studios, the division run up by the show’s original creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. The companies call it “the biggest video game in franchise history.” Yeah, we’ll believe that when we see it. As long as it doesn’t feature blue people roaming around with horses, we’re on board.

Rather than resurrecting the Gaang for yet another retelling of the iconic story (we’re looking at you, Netflix) or whatever the hell Generations is, this RPG-ified Avatar will instead stick players into the shoes of an “all-new, never-before-seen Avatar,” taking place thousands of years before the original story. Huh. We were wrong. This is the best bit.

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You’ll be doing all the usual Avatar stuff on the journey; mastering the four elements, tackling a “vibrant world”, taking down foes for the fun of it, and experiencing “the challenges and decisions that come with being the keeper of balance in the world.” It’s still a mystery whether this will be an open-world adventure, something the lore would fully embrace, or a tighter, close-knit escapade. Either way, we’re happy.

“We know loyal fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender have been eager for more stories that bring them into the universe of the show, and through gaming, we’re able to expand the world-building and allow fans to experience the new content in a completely immersive way,” said Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media at Paramount. “Saber Interactive has a proven track record in bringing IP-based games to life, and we are excited to co-fund this AAA title alongside them and let fans experience this world first-hand.”

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Only four countries are receiving the game early; South Africa, Sweden, Canada and Denmark. The rest of the world will see the game hit their local App and Play Stores over the coming months. Why these four countries were chosen is a mystery to everyone besides Square Enix and Nickelodeon, but you won’t see us complaining.

Go back to the sea, James Cameron

The developer behind Generations is Navigator Games, creators of Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast. Yeah. We hadn’t heard of it either. The game gives players a chance to play as Aang, Sokka and Katara, plus other characters from the main cast. You follow a similar journey to that taken in the original show; helping Aang master the four elements to become the Avatar. Players journey around the world created by the show, visiting places like Ba Sing Se and the Northern Water Tribe.

Over time, the developers will add content featuring previous and successor Avatars. Hence, the name, Avatar: Generations. Gameplay-wise, expect a turn-based RPG that allows for plenty of upgrades and customisation of characters as you progress. It’s nothing ground-breaking, but it’s a fun and easy way to return to an entertaining world. It may be simpler to rewatch the entirety of ATLA, yet again.

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We downloaded Avatar: Generations to give it a trial run, and sadly, it didn’t work. It let us get as far as the loading screen before kicking us back to the phone’s home screen. But this is the game’s first full day out in the world. When downloading, prompts warn that there may be errors. It’s just unfortunate that it failed at the first hurdle. We’re sure the developers will have a fix out in no time.

We were unable to find the game on the iOS App Store, which means it’s still on its way. But if you’re on Android, you can download the game here.

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