Massive Entertainment has pushed a new Avatar Frontiers of Pandora update out the door, which implements PS5 Pro support for the game with the addition of a Quality Mode that runs at 60 FPS via PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). In addition to the above, the patch also adds a new map in the form of the Spires of the Clouded Forest. You can read the full details in the Avatar Frontiers of Pandora update 1.2 patch notes below.
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora was released for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in December 2023, and you can read our full review here.
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Secrets of the Spires:
- A new map area, Spires of the Clouded Forest, is available:
- Play through an all-new story campaign, side quests, and new activities.
- Navigate and discover new biomes like the Tangled Peaks, Splintered Arches, Warrior’s Rise and more!
- Deepen the bond with your ikran and unlock new skills and gear.
- Encounter new aerial threats and master your abilities to overcome them.
- Interact with new flora and wildlife and discover new ways of gathering and traversal!
Progression Updates:
- [All Platforms] You can now use skill points to unlock and upgrade several new skills for your ikran, such as Ikran Smash, Launch, Flares and more!
Playstation 5 Pro Support:
- 60 FPS Quality Mode – The game will run at 60 FPS using Quality Mode on Playstation 5 Pro
- Increased internal resolution – The increased hardware performance allows the game to reach both higher FPS and higher rendering resolution, resulting in increased resolution in certain scenarios.
- PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) – Integration of the new machine learning-based temporal upscaler PSSR, which uses the new ML-hardware of the PS5 Pro, bringing better quality and performance.
Known Issues:
- [PC] We will deploy a temporary fix for players who were experiencing issues playing on Windows 11 24H2. Please note that you may experience some performance issues while we work on a more permanent fix. As soon as it is ready, we will let you know. Thank you for your understanding.
- [PS5] Menu Narration will not read “Additional Info” sections of Hunter’s Guide when reading speed is below 1.80x.
- [All Platforms] Warning message does not match the situation when trying to start the quest Anufi’s Favor in co-op without the player having completed the main story.
- [All Platforms] Missing preview for ikran patterns while having any ikran body cosmetic override equipped in the in-game store.
- [All Platforms] Map icons and overlays load slowly after every game load or respawn.
- [All Platforms] “Responsibility” songcord bead has the same icon as “Our Reclamation”.
- [All Platforms] Lens flare effects are present on every RDA light source.
- [All Platforms] Infinite loading occurs for co-op players after the credits scene ends after playing “The Fight for Home” quest.
- [All Platforms] Player character dialogue lines are too quiet while inside MTR Base Echo in the “Into the Mountain” quest.
- [All Platforms] “Penance” quest cannot be completed due to the player character not being able to interact with the quest objective.
- [All Platforms] Bonus damage for hitting the chiroptera’s weakspot does not properly apply.
- [All Platforms] Players randomly receive rewards without looting or completing any quests.
- [XBOX] When inspected, Octofin Canyon Fish rarity is displayed as one tier lower than what is gathered.
- [XBOX/PS5] Several settings reset to default after waking from rest mode or being idle for a long time, such as HDR settings, custom control rebindings and the Performance Mode toggle.
- [All Platforms] Missing “drop” button for ikran gear and Crossbow mods in the ikran menu.
- [All Platforms] Hunter’s Guide mentions Healer’s Hollow as a location for gathering legendary Dark Root, on the map this location is called Echoing Cavern.
[Source – Avatar Frontiers of Pandora Update 1.2]