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Nickelodeon Unveils 'Avatar Legends' 2D Fighting Game for Summer 2026

The NYCC announcement signals a wider 20th‑anniversary expansion across competitive play, short‑form animation.

Overview

  • The one-on-one fighter, developed by Gameplay Group International, was revealed with pre‑alpha footage during the 20th‑anniversary panel at New York Comic Con.
  • Launching summer 2026 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the game includes crossplay.
  • A hand-drawn 2D art style, a movement-focused Flow System, and selectable support characters that grant special moves headlined the feature set.
  • Twelve characters will be playable at launch, including Aang, Korra, Zuko, Toph, Katara, and Sokka, with more fighters planned through a seasonal model.
  • An original single-player campaign, combo trials, gallery mode, and an emphasis on online integrity are listed on the Steam page, while a chibi-style YouTube shorts series was also announced; a separate action-RPG from Saber Interactive is reported by a single outlet.