The wait is nearly over for fans of both bending and button-mashing. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game — developed by Gameplay Group International and published by PM Studios in collaboration with Paramount, Skydance, and Avatar Studios — has locked in a July 23, 2026 release date for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. And tonight at EVO 2026 in Las Vegas (that’s 10 AM SGT this Saturday morning), the first Year One DLC character drops.
What Is Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game?
This is a fast-paced 1v1 fighting game built by veterans behind Killer Instinct and Them’s Fightin’ Herds, which immediately says something about the competitive pedigree on the table. The game covers both animated series — Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra — and its 12-character launch roster reflects that: Aang, Korra, Zuko, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Azula, Zaheer, Fire Lord Ozai, Kyoshi, Avatar State Aang, and Avatar State Korra.
Visually, the team went for hand-drawn 2D animation faithful to the source material rather than a 3D fighter approach, and on the technical side there is proprietary rollback netcode and full cross-play across platforms — both non-negotiables for a game looking to build a serious online scene.
Pricing, Platforms, and the Pre-Order Beta
On July 23, the game launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) at USD$29.99. A Deluxe Edition at USD$49.99 bundles the Year One Pass — five additional characters released over the first year — along with a digital soundtrack and digital artbook. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions are confirmed but are arriving at a later, as-yet unannounced date.
If you want to get in early, pre-ordering on PS5, Xbox, or PC unlocks access to a closed beta running July 2–5, letting you test online play and the full launch roster before the game goes live. Singapore players can pre-order digitally on the PS Store or Steam right now.
Year One DLC — Who’s Getting Added to the Roster?
The EVO 2026 panel for Avatar Legends kicks off at 7 PM PDT tonight (10 AM SGT, Saturday 27 June) with the big reveal: the identity of the first Year One DLC character. The studio is also unveiling the candidates for the second DLC slot, with pre-order buyers getting to vote and shape the roster. If you want to watch it live, the panel airs on the official EVO Twitch channel.
Five additional characters are planned across the Year One Pass, and given how deep both Avatar series run in terms of fan favourites, the speculation threads are running hot. The candidates set to be announced tonight should give the community plenty to argue about between now and launch.
Singapore Access and What to Know
Singapore is covered on both the PS Store and Steam, so digital pre-orders are straightforward. The USD$29.99 entry price translates to a reasonably accessible buy-in at the Singapore PlayStation Store (expect regional pricing to apply — check the SG PS Store or Steam listing for the local price before purchase). The game supports cross-play, so whether you are on PS5 or PC, you will be matched into the same online pool.
Avatar fans in Singapore have been waiting a long time for a proper competitive fighter from this universe, and from what the trailer shows, Gameplay Group International clearly understands both the franchise and the genre. Keep an eye on our game news section for the DLC character reveal recap once tonight’s EVO panel wraps.