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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review - Choose your Bender
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a faithful 2D fighter adaptation of the beloved series, featuring hand-drawn animations and a story co-written by original creators. While the game offers a robust training mode and unique character interactions, its fast pacing and lack of difficulty options present a barrier for casual players. Despite some shortcomings in the story mode's presentation and voice acting, the developers' commitment to community feedback and future content updates suggest a promising lifespan for the game.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game review for Nintendo Switch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game for Nintendo Switch offers a charming story mode and fun 2D combat, though it suffers from a lack of difficulty options and some polish issues. The game features a robust roster of characters from the Avatar universe, with new voice actors delivering strong performances. Despite some drawbacks, the core gameplay is solid and the developers are planning future updates and DLC.
Avatar: The Last Airbender fighting game delayed on Xbox just hours before release, but not on PS5 or Steam
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been delayed on Xbox Series X/S due to unforeseen backend issues, pushing its release to September 3. The game launched as planned on July 23 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developer Gameplay Group cited the delay was necessary for a critical backend feature, while also addressing past scrutiny regarding the involvement of Mike Zaimont.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delays Xbox release, Switch version launches without crossplay
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game's Xbox release has been delayed to September 3 due to unforeseen backend issues, while the Nintendo Switch version launches on time without crossplay or non-English localization. The developer, Gameplay Group International, confirmed these updates via social media. The game is set to receive multiple DLC characters throughout its first year.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game’s Xbox Series X/S Release Delayed to September 3rd
Gameplay Group International has delayed the Xbox Series X/S version of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game to September 3rd due to unforeseen circumstances with a backend feature. The Nintendo Switch version will not have cross-platform multiplayer or English-only localization at launch. The game is available today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, featuring 12 playable characters and rollback netcode for online play.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review – In Your Element
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game offers a fast-paced 1v1 fighting experience with accessible auto-combos that build into complex, timing-based mechanics. Despite a somewhat lacking tutorial, the game features a diverse roster, unique character abilities augmented by Support Characters and Flow mechanics, and robust online play with rollback netcode and cross-platform support. The game rewards player expression and improvement through its intricate combat system and satisfying audiovisual presentation.
Fighting game developer previously accused of sexual harassment confirmed to be working on Avatar Legends a week before…
Paramount Game Studios has confirmed that Mike Zaimont, who faces past sexual harassment allegations, is working as a backend programmer on Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. This confirmation comes after public scrutiny of his involvement, with the publisher stating he is an individual contributor focused on programming and engine architecture. Zaimont's past behavior at Lab Zero Games led to lawsuits from former colleagues, though the terms of their settlement were not disclosed.
Paramount confirms Mike Zaimont is employed by Avatar Legends dev
Paramount Games has confirmed that Mike Zaimont, formerly of Lab Zero Games and accused of sexual harassment, is employed by Gameplay Group International, the developer of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. This confirmation comes amid industry scrutiny over hiring practices for individuals facing such allegations. Zaimont is reportedly working on backend programming, engine architecture, and netcode for the game.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game – 15 Things Every Fan Should Know
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a 2D fighter set between The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, is set to release on July 23rd for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 to follow. Developed by Gameplay Group International, the game features a unique Flow Mechanic, twelve launch characters, and supports rollback netcode with cross-play. The Standard Edition costs $29.99, while the Deluxe Edition is $49.99 and includes a Year 1 Pass.
AVATAR LEGENDS: The Fighting Game Next Month; Preorder Beta This Week
Gameplay Group International, Paramount Games Studio, and Avatar Studios have announced that Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will be released on July 23rd for PC and consoles. A preorder beta will be available this week.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Pre-Order Details
PM Studios and Gameplay Group have announced pre-order details for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, set to release on July 23, 2026. Pre-orders, open from July 2-5, grant access to a closed beta and exclusive in-game content. The game will be available for $29.99, with a Deluxe version priced at $49.99, and will launch on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game pre-orders are live
Pre-orders are now live for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, with a closed beta running from July 2nd to July 5th for those who pre-order. The game will launch on July 23rd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, featuring full cross-play. A deluxe edition includes an art book, soundtrack, and the Year 1 Pass with several characters, with a fifth character to be decided by a community vote among pre-order customers.
TooManyGames Announces Nominees for the 2026 Indie Game Showcase Awards
TooManyGames has announced the nominees for its 2026 Indie Game Showcase Awards, featuring 150 juried indie games across 15 categories. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Celia Schilling and will include presenters like John Riggs, Failboat, and Scott The Woz. The event will be streamed live on Steam and YouTube on Friday, June 26, 2026.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delayed to July 23, Cross-Play Beta Set for July
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been delayed to July 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A cross-play beta for all platforms except the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2 will run from July 2 to July 5 for pre-order customers. The delay is to implement additional content and ensure the game is in its best state.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delayed to July 23
Gameplay Group and PM Studios have announced a delay for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, pushing its release date to July 23. The specific reasons for the delay were not immediately provided.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game gets slight delay
PM Studios and Gameplay Group have announced a slight delay for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, moving its release from July 2nd to July 23rd. The game will launch on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. A crossplay-supported BETA will be available from July 2-5 for those who pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Reveals Sokka Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay Group International and PM Studios have revealed Sokka as a new playable character in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. A trailer showcasing his unique strategy and weapon-based combat was shown during gamescom LATAM. The fighting game is set to launch on July 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Sokka Joining Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game’s Roster
Gameplay Group International and PM Studios announced that Sokka will be a playable character in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, launching in July. The fighting game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Sokka's fighting style will incorporate his signature boomerang and swordplay.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game ‘Sokka’ trailer
Gameplay Group and PM Studios have released a new trailer for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, showcasing the character Sokka. The trailer provides a glimpse into the gameplay mechanics and visual style of the upcoming title.
Day of the Devs X Summer Game Fest Digital Showcase Submissions Open Through April 6
Submissions for the Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Digital Showcase are open until April 6, seeking diverse indie games for a livestream presentation on June 5. Selected titles may also be featured in Play Days. The article also briefly mentions upcoming tie-ins and releases for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Cinderia, Puzzle & Dragons, Warframe, Invincible VS, and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game.