New Avatar Fighting Game Announced: Hand-Drawn Art, Fluid Gameplay, and Cross-Play Coming Summer 2026
October 12, 2025
Developed by Gameplay Group International, this game will include 12 playable characters at launch, with additional characters via seasonal DLC, and will feature modes like a single-player campaign, combo trials, and a gallery.
The game’s trailer showcased pre-alpha footage resembling Street Fighter, with characters from the Avatar universe, and the official title remains to be announced.
Additional features and mechanics are expected to be revealed soon, alongside promotional materials such as screenshots and gameplay galleries.
The game is scheduled for release in summer 2026 on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Meanwhile, an upcoming AAA RPG based on Avatar from Paramount, developed by Saber Interactive, is also in the works, though its release date has not been confirmed.
2026 promises to be an exciting year for Avatar fans, with new animated projects like 'The Legend of Aang' and 'Avatar: Seven Havens' set to expand the universe.
The new animated series will return original creators and will be available on platforms like Netflix, further enriching the franchise.
The fighting game will feature 12 characters at launch, support online play with top-tier netcode, and include modes like a single-player story, combo trials, and a gallery, with additional characters added through seasonal updates.
It will be released on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S, emphasizing a comprehensive gaming experience.
A new Avatar fighting game is in development, featuring a hand-drawn 2D art style faithful to the original series, with a focus on fluid, responsive gameplay, and supporting cross-play and online integrity.
The franchise’s visual style will be preserved with vibrant 2D animation, iconic locations, and music, complemented by proprietary rollback netcode and full crossplay for competitive gaming.
This marks the franchise’s first fighting game, developed by a new company focused on reviving canceled projects, and aims to immerse players in the Avatar universe.
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