New Avatar Fighting Game Announced: Hand-Drawn Art, Fluid Gameplay, and Cross-Play Coming Summer 2026

October 12, 2025
New Avatar Fighting Game Announced: Hand-Drawn Art, Fluid Gameplay, and Cross-Play Coming Summer 2026
  • 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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