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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Set for July 2, 2026 Release; New Characters and Features Revealed

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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Unveils New Characters and Features Ahead of 2026 Launch

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is scheduled for release on July 2, 2026, across multiple platforms. The announcement, made during the Evo Awards, detailed new playable characters, key gameplay features including rollback netcode and crossplay, and pre-order incentives.

The game is being developed by Gameplay Group International and PM Studios, in collaboration with Nickelodeon Animation Studios and Avatar Studios.

Release Details

The game will launch on July 2, 2026, for Windows via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, the original Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2.

Pre-orders are currently available for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S and X. eShop pre-orders for Nintendo Switch platforms are not yet open. The Standard Edition is priced at $29.99 USD, while a Digital Deluxe Edition is available for $49.99.

Expanding the Roster

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will feature a roster of 12 playable fighters at launch. Seven characters were previously announced: Aang, Korra, Zuko, Katara, Toph, Sokka, and Azula.

During the Evo Awards, three additional characters were confirmed: Zaheer, Fire Lord Ozai, and Avatar Kyoshi. This brings the total revealed characters to ten, with two more fighters remaining to be announced.

Gameplay footage for Azula and Sokka was demonstrated during the event. This adds to the previously shown gameplay for other characters, bringing the total number of characters with publicly shown gameplay to seven.

Key Features & Development Insights

The game is a 1v1 fighting title that draws inspiration from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. It utilizes hand-drawn 2D animation and features characters who use elemental abilities tied to water, earth, fire, or air. Each fighting style is designed to reflect the character's movement and personality.

Confirmed features at launch include:

  • Online Performance: Integration of rollback netcode for robust online matches.
  • Cross-Play: Available across all platforms, specifically mentioned for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
  • Modes: Story mode, casual matches, ranked matches, custom lobbies, gallery mode with new artwork, and training mode.
  • Story Mode: Follows the narrative of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
  • Combat System: Incorporates a "Flow System" emphasizing movement and strategic positioning, and supports player assistance features.

Gameplay Group International's Victor Lugo stated the game is designed with responsiveness as a priority. Developers have indicated a priority on character depth over quantity for the roster.

Pre-order Incentives

Customers who pre-order the game will receive several exclusive items. These include the Samurai Appa Skin, exclusive character color options, and the opportunity to participate in a character vote for the Year 1 Pass.