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Nickelodeon Announces Working-Title 'Avatar Legends' 2D Fighting Game for Summer 2026

The project anchors a wider expansion of the Avatar universe unveiled at New York Comic Con.

Overview

  • Gameplay Group International is developing a hand-drawn, one-on-one fighter featuring a movement-focused Flow System and support characters that grant special moves.
  • The launch roster targets 12 playable characters drawn from across Avatar and Korra with additional fighters planned through a seasonal DLC model.
  • Crossplay is promised across PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, with an emphasis on robust online netcode.
  • A pre-alpha trailer debuted at the NYCC panel, and the game includes a single-player campaign with an original narrative plus combo trials and a gallery mode.
  • Nickelodeon also debuted chibi-style YouTube shorts and highlighted reported franchise projects including the sequel series Avatar: Seven Havens and a feature film set for October 9, 2026.