Avatar Legends: Realms Collideis a new mobile game set in the world ofAvatar: The Last Airbender. The game includes characters from both the original series,Avatar: The Legend of Korra, and additional sources like theAvatarcomics and novels. There are even some brand-new characters who were created just forAvatar Legends: Realms Collide, giving the players a fresh group of antagonists to fight against.
Instead of being set in one determined time-period within theAvatar: The Last Airbendercanon,the game allows you to assemble teams of heroes from any time. This even includes multiple incarnations of the Avatar, including Aang, Korra, and fan-favorites like Kyoshi.Realms Collideis part city-builder, part team-based auto battler likeRiot’sLeague of LegendsspinoffTeamfight Tactics. Your ultimate goal is to defeat the powerful spirit, Father Glowworm, first introduced in theKyoshinovels.
It’s always exciting to get a new look into the world ofAvatar: The Last Airbender, and the game’s additions to the series' established lore will surely be interesting to long-time fans. To get some insight into howAvatar Legends: Realms Collidewas designed,ScreenRantspoke with the game’s Project Director, JunHyoung Lee.
As JunHyoung Lee explains: “ARC allows you to grow various characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, while featuring the strategic gameplay of building alliances with other leaders.Work together with other leaders to grow your alliance, defeat the Shattered Skulls, and ultimately protect the balance of the worldfrom the final threat, Father Glowworm. Stay strong and keep pushing forward!”
The Inspiration Behind Avatar Legends: Realms Collide
The Inception Of The Game And The Decisions Made About Its Setting
ScreenRant: What came first in Avatar Legends: Realms Collide, the story or the gameplay, and how did you build on that initial idea?
JunHyoung Lee: AN Games is a strategy game development company, and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to bring this captivating IP to life as a strategy game.We focused on crafting a world that aligns with the core principles of strategy gameplay.
The initial concept of ARC (Avatar Legends: Realms Collide) wasinspired by a storyline set in a world of elemental spirits, where numerous heroes embark on a journey to protect the material world from an impending attack.Building upon this foundation, we worked collaboratively with Tilting Point and Nickelodeon to expand the story, introducing original characters from ARC, such as Chanyu and the Shattered Skulls, while weaving in the overarching presence of Father Glowworm to create a rich and dynamic narrative.
ScreenRant: How did you decide to include Avatar characters from different time-periods?
JunHyoung Lee: Avatar features a diverse range of characters, each with their own unique stories and charm.We understand that different gamers are drawn to different types of heroes, so our goal was to provide as many players as possible with the opportunity to interact with the characters they are most excited about. To achieve this, we decided to introduce characters from all eras, ensuring that players can experience the appeal of these heroes across different time periods.
ScreenRant: Which Avatar characters were you most excited to adapt for the games?
JunHyoung Lee:Characters like Aang, Korra, Kyoshi, and the upcoming Roku, are the ones we’re most excited about. These avatars are especially important to us, as they represent each bending art. We’ve put a lot of effort into bringing these characters to life, as they are key figures in the story and central to the game’s experience.
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ScreenRant: What made you land on Father Glowworm from the Kyoshi novels as the main villain?
JunHyoung Lee: Among the many spirits that appear in Avatar,Father Glowworm stands outas a powerful and ancient spiritcapable of crossing into the material world and potentially disrupting the balance. His backstory and character were incredibly captivating, and it was because of his presence that characters like Chanyu and the Shattered Skull faction were able to come to life.
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ScreenRant: How did you go about designing original characters like Chanyu and the ShatteredSkulls?
JunHyoung Lee: We chose to begin the story in the heart of the material world,the Si Wong Desert, toset the stage for a narrative rooted in survival and personal struggle. Instead of just introducing a traditional villain, we wanted to create a story where each character’s journey was driven by their own choices, challenges, and the harsh realities they face.
Our goal was to craft compelling, multi-dimensional characters whose stories unfold over time, allowing players to connect with them on a deeper level. These individual journeys will be explored and revealed progressively through future updates in ARC.
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ScreenRant: What did you consider when balancing the relative powers of Avatar characters?Was it purely from a gameplay and numbers perspective, or was there alsoconsideration given to the source material?
JunHyoung Lee:We based the skills on the original show, taking both gameplay and stats into consideration. However, there are certain characters that have been relatively balanced for specific roles or purposes, depending on their intended position in the game.
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ScreenRant: Can you give some tips on the best ways to upgrade heroes? (Should you focus on upgrading one, or spread it out, what is a good way to handle upgrade trees,etc.)
JunHyoung Lee:Choose your favorite Bender character and work to upgrade them to the maximum of 5 stars as quickly as possible. Once you appoint them as the troop leader, you’ll be able to deploy 2 additional heroes.
Avatar: Realms Collideis available to download now on Android and iOS devices.
