Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fighter rooted in the spirit of elemental mastery. Designed for both newcomers and veterans, it channels the energy of classic fighting games while breaking new ground in movement, style, and combat expression. Built with a focus on fluidity, responsiveness, and online integrity, the game invites players to discover what it truly means to fight with purpose. 

Featuring an original, canon Story Mode and an emphasis on fluidity, responsiveness and online integrity, the game delivers an experience that is immediately accessible yet deeply rewarding for those who strive for mastery. 

Hand-drawn in 2D, it is crafted to preserve the style and expressive animation of the original series.

Gameplay Group International and PM Studios, in  collaboration with Paramount, Skydance and Avatar Studios, today announced a global publishing partnership for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Developed together with Nickelodeon Animation Studios, the fast-paced 1v1 fighter is set to launch July 2 for $29.99 USD SRP on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam, with full cross-play support available at launch.

This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to gameplay-first design and competitive integrity, uniting Gameplay Group International’s fighting game expertise with PM Studios’ global publishing strength and community-first approach to deliver a bold new way for players to experience the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. 

“For us, this is about delivering a fighting game that feels right in the hands of players from day one,” said Victor Lugo, Founder & CCO, Gameplay Group International. “Avatar is a perfect fit for the genre - movement, mastery and expression are at its core. We’ve built a system focused on responsiveness, depth, and competitive play. With PM Studios as our partner, we’re excited to bring that experience to the fighting game community and fans around the world.”

That shared philosophy is what makes this collaboration a natural fit.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender is a world that fans have been connected to for decades – it’s that kind of passion that draws us to a project like this,” said Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios. “Being able to help bring Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game to players and support a team that understands what makes this world special is something we’re truly excited to be a part of. We’re always looking for projects where the team’s vision and the fan community’s enthusiasm align, and we’re proud to help bring this experience to players around the world.”

Key Features:

• Master the Elements: Harness water, earth, fire and air through distinct fighting styles inspired by fan-favorite characters.
• A Roster Built for Battle: 12 playable fighters at launch, with additional characters arriving through a post-launch seasonal roadmap.

• Support-Based Combat System: Select support characters for each fighter that influence playstyles and unlock new strategic, special moves in every match.

• Unique Flow System: A movement-driven combat system that emphasizes positioning, momentum, and player expression. 

• Built for the Fighting Game Community: Proprietary rollback netcode and full cross-play, delivering smooth, responsive online matches across all supported platforms.

• Single Player Story Mode: Experience an original, canon narrative set within the Avatar universe.

• Train, Compete, Improve: Includes Arcade Mode, Training Mode, Combo Trials, Ranked and Casual Online and player lobbies.

• A Living Avatar Experience: Gallery Mode featuring hundreds of never-before-seen images from the series.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is coming to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) on July 2, 2026 at $29.99.