Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
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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.
Xbox Gamers Slam Paramount After Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Suffers Shock Delay on Their Console Just Hours Before Launch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been unexpectedly delayed on Xbox just hours before its scheduled launch, causing significant backlash from players. The reason for the delay has not been disclosed by Paramount.
Xbox version of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delayed by over a month, less than 24 hours before launch
PM Studios has announced a delay for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game on Xbox, pushing its release to September 3rd due to unforeseen backend issues. The Nintendo Switch version will launch as planned today, but only the standard edition will be available, with cross-play and other features to be added later.
Evening Reading - July 22, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming and entertainment news. Highlights include reviews for Final Fantasy X/X-2 on Switch and Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Victor Wembanyama as the NBA 2K27 cover star, and Xbox backwards compatibility on PC. Business news includes earnings reports from Tesla, Google, and SpaceX, alongside updates on BlizzCon 2026 digital bundles and the reopening of the Cinerama Dome.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Overview Trailer Details A New Mode and Features Ahead of Launch
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will launch on July 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. A new overview trailer showcases various modes including Story Mode, Arcade Mode, a Gallery, Training, Combo Trials, and online Casual and Ranked play. The game features rollback netcode for smoother online matches.
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.
Evening Multiplex
This article presents official trailers and overviews for several upcoming games. It includes a modes and features overview for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a first look at the digital battlefield for Bolt Action, and a trailer for RAVEN2 titled 'The Heart of the Halted Empire'.
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.
Game Reviews
This article contains reviews for two games: Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and Shift at Midnight. The review for Avatar Legends focuses on its mechanics as a fighting game, while Shift at Midnight is reviewed by The Wand Report.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game review: Fulfill your destiny
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game offers a competent and strategically deep fighting experience for fans of The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. The game features tight controls, helpful tutorials, and authentic character designs, though its roster and stages could be more expansive. It launches July 23, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a dream for fighting game enthusiasts, featuring a diverse roster and an incredibly flexible combat system. The game offers a rich experience for players who enjoy strategic and adaptable gameplay.
Warner Bros. Acquisition Is Stuck In Legal Limbo Again
A judge has issued a two-week pause on the planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance, citing potential antitrust violations. This ruling temporarily halts the deal, which would have transferred ownership of Warner Bros. Games and its valuable IPs like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat to Paramount Skydance. The coalition of state attorneys, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, argued the merger could lead to higher prices, while Paramount Skydance insists the lawsuit misapplies antitrust laws.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 19, 2026 – Cult of the Lamb Collector’s Edition, Tormented Souls 2, Observer, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video game pre-order updates for the week of July 19, 2026, across various retailers and regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, covering a wide range of titles from major franchises to indie games, along with amiibo and book releases.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Seed, Scarlet Deer Inn, LIFTED, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Disgaea Mayhem, Tormentum II, Helix: Descent N Ascent, Splatoon Raiders, and Gurei. The titles span various genres including MMORPG, Action, Adventure, Fighting, and Puzzle, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 20 to 24
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 20 and July 24. The lineup includes titles like Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, The Planet Crafter, and CULTIC, with several optimized for current-gen consoles.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game roster revealed
The full initial roster for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has been revealed, featuring twelve characters including Aang, Zuko, Katara, and Korra. The game is set to launch on July 23, 2026, with a physical release planned for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Additional characters will be available via DLC, and fans can vote on one of the Year 1 DLC characters.
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.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 12, 2026 – Avatar Legends, Dragon’s Dogma, The Crew Motorfest, Unbeatable, more
Nintendo has provided updates on pre-order availability for various games across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, and the UK. Titles such as Splatoon Raiders, Elden Ring, and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 are listed with their respective release dates and retailers. The article also details upcoming amiibo releases and book pre-orders related to games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch physical release, pre-orders open
PM Studios has announced that physical versions of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will be released for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders are now open for a standard and Deluxe Edition, with the latter including the Year 1 Pass DLC, digital soundtrack, and digital art book. The game features 12 playable characters, hand-drawn 2D animation, and various modes including online versus with rollback netcode and crossplay.