Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a hand-drawn 2D fighting game featuring characters from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Twelve fighters, selectable supporters and the movement-focused Flow system shape the duels. Story mode, local battles and online matches offer different ways to play.

The PC version came out on July 23, 2026. The PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch versions also launched that day. Xbox Series X|S followed on Sep 3, 2026. A separate Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced, but its release still needs to be confirmed.

Native versions are confirmed for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S. Nintendo currently lists a Switch software title that can also run on Switch 2. This does not equal a separate Switch 2 release. The publisher page also mentions an announced Switch 2 version, for which no unconfirmed release date is given here.

Side-view duels depend on distance, movement speed and well-timed attacks. Characters move quickly across the arena with the Flow system, dodge and combine normal and stronger special moves. Different selectable supporters change the tactical options of your character.

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Year 1 Pass, a soundtrack and a digital artbook. The pass includes five additional fighters: Iroh, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, Bolin and one more character. The full line-up had not been announced at the launch of the Avatar State update. The pass is additional content, not a second game.

Steam lists Intel Core i5-7500 or AMD Ryzen 2600, GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 570, DirectX 11 and 3.6 GB storage space as minimum requirements. The Steam client requires Windows 10 or newer.

The base game includes twelve playable fighters from the Avatar world. The variants include Avatar Aang and Nightmare Korra, who have fought with new moves and special techniques since the Avatar State update. Supporters are chosen separately from the main fighter. The Year 1 Pass expands the selection with additional characters.

Flow is the movement-based core of the duels. Characters can use it to advance quickly, dodge and change their position relative to the opponent. As a result, a successful combo depends not only on the input sequence but also on where and when an attack starts.

During a fight, characters collect energy points. This resource enables enhanced special moves and especially elaborate Super Arts. If you spend your energy right away, you give up later options. The game mechanics therefore reward both good timing and careful use of available resources.

In addition to your playable character, you can choose a supporter. According to the official description, three different support characters are available. Their abilities change possible attacks and tactical focus. If you experiment with the same fighter, you can try different combinations without switching your main character.

The solo campaign tells a new story within the Avatar universe. According to the publisher, it is intended as a standalone plot and not just a sequence of familiar series scenes. Michael Dante DiMartino and Tim Hedrick reportedly contributed to its concept, according to the official store information. There are also arcade runs with character-specific stories.

Online, ranked and unranked duels as well as lobbies are available. Rollback netcode is designed to reduce lag between players, and crossplay allows battles between supported platforms. The Avatar State update from October 2026 adds Ranked Mode 2.0. Local duels and a spectator mode also remain part of the game.

The training mode offers hitbox and frame data displays, savable training scenarios and combo challenges. The Avatar State update added more tutorials, Story Mode+ and adjustable difficulty levels for the story. The Story arenas are also available in Versus mode.

The game offers its own story, arcade runs and duels against other people. There is also practice in training mode and a gallery of concept art. Different types of matches can be played offline and online.

According to Steam, the PC version offers a German interface and German subtitles. Full voice acting is listed there only in English. Other text languages mentioned include French, Italian, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. For consoles, check the details on the respective store.

The characters are two-dimensional and hand-drawn. The design follows the two Avatar animated series and showcases the different bending styles with clearly distinguishable movements. A gallery of additional drawings complements the fights.

The game was developed by Gameplay Group International. PM Studios publishes the console version and also appears on Steam as publisher alongside Paramount Games. Its structure as a standalone fighting game sets this release apart from other video game adaptations of the Avatar brand.

Avatar Aang and Nightmare Korra have each had redesigned movesets and special attacks since the Avatar State update. Aang's most powerful technique summons Avatar Roku, while Nightmare Korra works with chain attacks and teleports. Both versions play differently from their earlier versions as a result.

The Avatar State update redesigns menus, character select, arena selection and the battle display. Alongside the existing Story, Arcade and Versus options, Story Mode+, additional learning aids and a revised ranked mode are available. The changes affect controls and the permanently available game options.