PM Studios and Gameplay Group International have confirmed a release date for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, which is coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
With full cross-play support available at launch, this one-vs-one fighting game is set within the iconic worlds of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
The developer has looked to deliver “fluid combat, expressive bending abilities, and competitive gameplay designed to engage both seasoned fighting game players and newcomers alike.”
You will be challenged to master the elements across a roster of fan-favourite characters, who are brought to life through hand-drawn 2D animation that has looked to preserve “the style and expressive visuals of the original series.”
“For us, this is about delivering a fighting game that feels right in the hands of players from day one,” explains Gameplay Group International founder and chief content officer Victor Lugo. “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.”
PM Studios CEO Michael Yum adds: “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.
“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.”
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- 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 will be released at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch worldwide on 2 July 2026.
