The story itself doesn't follow the plot of the film. Instead the player takes on the role of a young Na'vi warrior Nok. The game begins when the balance of nature that stood for thousands of years is threatened by the "sky people". Nok's home is attacked by the men of Dr. Ossman, a genius scientist working for the RDA Corporation and Nok is chosen for a sacred quest. Nok will discover the secrets of his planet, meet the "sky people" and will become the hero who will save his tribe.