Status: Confirmed. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game launches worldwide on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The Steam version unlocks first, with consoles following one hour later. Both versions go live on the same calendar day in most regions.
Quick answer: On PC via Steam the game unlocks at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 1:00 PM UTC on July 23. On PS5 and Xbox Series X|S it unlocks at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM UTC the same day.
Release time: July 23, 2026, 9:00 AM ET / 1:00 PM UTC (Steam)
Unlock times by region (PC and console)
The PC build comes online an hour ahead of consoles everywhere. Use the table below to line up the exact moment the game unlocks in your local time. Times listed fall on July 23 unless a later date is shown.
| Region | PC (Steam) | Console (PS5 / Xbox) |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PT) | 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Denver (MT) | 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| Chicago (CT) | 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| New York (ET) | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| UTC | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| São Paulo (BRT) | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London (BST) | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Berlin (CEST) | 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Tokyo (JST) | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Sydney (AEST) | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (Jul 24) |
| Auckland (NZST) | 1:00 AM (Jul 24) | 2:00 AM (Jul 24) |
Note: These times reflect the schedule listed on the storefronts. If a platform holder shifts its rollout, the actual unlock could move slightly, but no change is expected this close to launch.
Where to buy and platforms
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a 2D, hand-drawn 1v1 fighter developed by Gameplay Group International and published by PM Studios. It arrives on PC through Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions also confirmed. The earlier PlayStation 4 plan was dropped in favor of current-generation hardware.
The base price starts at $29.99 for the Standard Edition, with the Digital Deluxe Edition running higher. You can add it to your library on the Steam store page.
| Edition | What’s included |
|---|---|
| Standard | Base game plus pre-order bonuses |
| Digital Deluxe | Base game, digital art book, soundtrack, unique HUDs, and the Year 1 Pass |
Launch roster and Year 1 Pass
Twelve fighters are playable at launch, pulled from both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Five more join later through the Year 1 Pass, including one character decided by a community vote open to pre-order holders.
| Launch fighters | Post-launch fighters |
|---|---|
| Aang | Uncle Iroh |
| Avatar State Aang | Ty Lee |
| Korra | Lin Beifong |
| Nightmare Korra | Bolin |
| Zuko | Fan-voted: Tenzin, Kuvira, Amon, King Bumi, or Asami |
| Katara | — |
| Toph | — |
| Sokka | — |
| Azula | — |
| Kyoshi | — |
| Zaheer | — |
| Ozai | — |
What to expect at launch
Each fighter uses hand-drawn 2D animation faithful to the shows, with more than 900 frames per character. Online play runs on rollback netcode with full crossplay across platforms, covering ranked and casual matches, lobbies, replays, and spectator support.
Single-player and practice options are broad. A dedicated Story Mode carries a main narrative, Arcade Mode gives every fighter its own storyline, and Training Mode adds tools such as hitboxes, frame data, and save states. Offline and online Versus, a Spectator mode, and an Art Gallery round out the modes.
The game is rated Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and In-Game Purchases. Once your platform reaches the times above, the store listing flips from a countdown to “Available Now” and the download or launch button unlocks, confirming the game is live in your region.
