Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora New Game+ Guide (2026 update): Everything That Carries Over & How to Dominate Your Second Playthrough

Pandora is calling again—but in New Game+, you return as a fully realized Sarentu warrior.

With Title Update 2.5, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora finally introduced New Game+, one of the most requested features since launch. Rather than a simple replay mode, New Game+ turns the early game into a true power fantasy, allowing you to experience the story with end-game skills, gear, knowledge, and freedom from the very first mission.

For many players in 2026, New Game+ isn’t about replaying quests—it’s about rewriting the experience. Whether you want to experiment with new builds, play entirely in third-person, or fully dominate the RDA without restrictions, this guide explains exactly how New Game+ works, what carries over, what resets, and how to get the most value from your second journey across the Western Frontier.

TL;DR – New Game+ at a Glance (Update 2.5)

Start New Game+ after completing the base story
All skills, gear, recipes, and combat power carry over
Story progression, world state, and fast travel reset
Third-person mode is available for the full playthrough
Best mode for experimentation, immersion, and dominance

How to Start New Game+ in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

New Game+ is unlocked automatically after completing the base campaign.

Step-by-Step:

Finish the Main Story
Complete the full base game campaign and watch the credits roll.
(The From the Ashes expansion is not required.)
Return to the Main Menu
After the credits, exit to the main menu.
Select “New Game+”
A new option appears next to “New Game.”
Choose it and select the completed save file you want to carry forward.

You’ll begin the story again—this time with your Sarentu’s full legacy intact.

What Carries Over in New Game+ (And What Resets)

New Game+ is generous by design. Almost everything that defines your character’s strength and identity carries forward, while narrative progress resets to preserve story structure.

✅ What Carries Over

All Skills & Skill Trees

Every unlocked ability across all five skill trees, including the Ikran tree, carries over. You start New Game+ with:

Ancestor Skills
Traversal upgrades
Advanced combat abilities
Full movement freedom from the opening hours

This dramatically alters early-game pacing.

All Weapons, Gear & Mods

Crafted and looted weapons
Armor pieces
Gear mods

Everything remains equipped and functional, letting you immediately overwhelm early encounters.

Cosmetics & Customization

All visual unlocks remain available at Changing Places, including:

Outfits
Body paint
Cosmetic overrides

Perfect for players replaying in third-person mode.

Crafting Recipes & Combat Power

All known crafting recipes for:

Weapons
Armor
Food
Gear upgrades

Your full combat strength and crafting knowledge persist.

Clan Favor & Hunter’s Guide Progress

Clan reputation remains intact
Full Hunter’s Guide entries carry over

This enables efficient high-tier material farming from the start.

Your Ikran & Customization Options

Your bonded Ikran and all unlocked cosmetics return once story progression allows you to summon it again.

❌ What Resets

Story & Side Quest Progress

Main story missions
Side quests
Clan contribution quests

All reset to preserve narrative flow.

World State

RDA outposts
Facilities
Enemy-controlled zones

Pandora is fully reclaimed by the RDA and must be liberated again.

Key Story Items

Mission-critical tools and items must be re-earned through normal story progression.

Fast Travel Locations

All Iknimaya and fast travel points must be rediscovered.

Mastering New Game+: Pro Strategies for 2026 Players

With end-game power from the start, New Game+ becomes a sandbox for mastery—not survival.

1️⃣ Tune the Challenge to Stay Engaged

New Game+ allows full difficulty customization.

Combat Challenge Settings

Choose Low, Medium, or High presets
Or create a custom difficulty

Veteran Tip:
Increase enemy toughness while keeping damage reasonable. This preserves challenge without turning combat into a one-shot parade.

Quest Guidance Options

Switch from Guided to Exploration mode to remove objective markers and rely on environmental cues. This dramatically improves immersion during a second playthrough.

2️⃣ Exploit Your Early-Game Power Advantage

Overwhelm Early Missions

End-game weapons and armor trivialize early RDA encounters—use this to:

Clear areas faster
Focus on exploration
Experiment with aggressive approaches

Farm High-Tier Resources Immediately

With full Hunter’s Guide knowledge:

Target rare materials early
Craft optimal gear sooner
Min-max builds without waiting for story gates

Re-Farm Permanent Upgrades

Reclaimed RDA facilities can respawn collectibles like Bellsprigs, allowing you to stack additional permanent health increases across playthroughs.

3️⃣ Experiment With Builds & Playstyles

New Game+ removes all limitations.

Try:

Full stealth predator builds
Long-range bow specialization
Aggressive close-quarters combat using food buffs and gear mods

Everything is unlocked—use it.

4️⃣ Replay the Entire Game in Third-Person Mode

One of Update 2.5’s most impactful additions is full third-person camera support.

Enjoy cinematic combat
Appreciate armor, animations, and movement
Experience Pandora from a completely new visual perspective

For many players, this alone justifies a second playthrough.

Final Thoughts: The Definitive Way to Return to Pandora

New Game+ in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora transforms a second playthrough into something far more satisfying than a simple replay. It removes friction, respects your time, and gives you the freedom to experience the world on your terms.

Whether you’re:

Dominating the RDA from the opening hours
Experimenting with builds
Playing fully in third-person
Or rediscovering Pandora without guidance markers

New Game+ is now the definitive way to experience the Western Frontier in 2026.

Sivako. Rise again—and show Pandora what a true Sarentu warrior looks like.

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