Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game release date announced for July 2, featuring 12 fighters, rollback netcode, and more. Check out what the upcoming Avatar fighters have to offer and what is included in the game’s pre-order bonus.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Releases July 2, 2026
Featuring 12-Character Roster, Rollback Netcode, and More
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game announced that the highly anticipated 2D fighting game will launch on July 2, 2026. As revealed on its official X (Twitter) on March 29, the game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch.
Developer Gameplay Group International has unveiled a new trailer highlighting Avatar Legends’ core features. The footage showcases the game's 12-character roster, which includes iconic figures from both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
The lineup consists of previously confirmed favorites like Aang, Korra, Zuko, Katara, and Toph, alongside newly shown combatants Sokka, Azula, Fire Lord Ozai, Suki, and Zaheer. Based on the trailer, the final two slots appear to be reserved for Avatar State forms of Aang and Korra.
Avatar Legends will have a Story Mode, where players can "shape the fate of time and space." Additionally, there will be an Arcade Mode that offers unique, character-specific storylines for the entire roster. Players can also test out their combos in the game’s comprehensive Training Mode, or challenge themselves in Combo Trials.
Beyond its offline functions, Avatar Legends prioritizes competitive play with proprietary rollback netcode and full cross-play support, ensuring a seamless, high-integrity experience across all platforms. This robust online suite features Ranked and Casual matchmaking, as well as dedicated Player Lobbies for both social and organized group sessions.
Finally, fans of the franchise will feel right at home with an artistic, 2D hand-drawn style that remains faithful to the original Nickelodeon series. To further celebrate the source material, the game also includes a Gallery Mode featuring never-before-seen concept art from the award-winning animated show
Pre-Order Bonus Includes Year 1 Pass Character Vote
Players can now pre-order Avatar Legends on Steam to secure a variety of early-access bonuses. Those who do will receive the Samurai Appa skin, exclusive character colors, and the unique opportunity to vote on a future combatant for the Year 1 Pass.
The Standard Edition is priced at $29.99, while the $49.99 Deluxe Edition bundles the base game with the Year 1 Pass. This DLC adds five new fighters and additional character colors to the roster.
Furthermore, Avatar Legends is implementing a localized pricing strategy on Steam to ensure the game remains accessible across different territories. According to SteamDB, this means that costs will be adjusted to reflect local purchasing power rather than using a flat currency conversion; for example, the Standard Edition is priced at ₱910.00 in the Philippines and R$ 88,99 in Brazil, representing significant discounts compared to the standard $29.99 USD price point.
Fan Reactions and Year 1 Pass Wishlists
Since its announcement at NYCC 2025, fighting game enthusiasts and franchise fans alike have been buzzing with excitement over the chance to control iconic characters from the beloved series. The recent release date reveal and pre-order trailer have only stoked the flames, with many applauding the competitive pricing and the high priority placed on online stability via proprietary rollback netcode.
While the initial 12-character roster is set, the community is already drafting wishlists for the Year 1 Pass, with Mai, Ty Lee, and past Avatars, such as Kiyoshi and Roku, emerging as early favorites. There is also a significant push for more representation from The Legend of Korra, as the base lineup currently only features Korra and Zaheer from that series.
Regardless, Avatar Legends is shaping up to be a definitive tribute to the franchise, balancing the show’s nostalgic charm with modern competitive standards. With its faithful hand-drawn art and strong online systems, it is a title that both casual fans and fighting game veterans should keep on their radar.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is set to be released on July 2, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. To stay up-to-date with the latest information about the game, check out our page below.
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game X post on Release Date Announcement
Preorder Trailer Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Steam page
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game SteamDB page
