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<infobox> <image source="image" /> <title source="name"><default>Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game</default></title> <group> <header>General information</header> <label>Developers</label> <label>Publishers</label> <label>Designers</label> <label>Engine</label> <label>Release date(s)</label> <label>Genre(s)</label> <label>Mode(s)</label> </group> <group> <header>Production information</header> <label>Company</label> <label>Rating(s)</label> <label>Platform(s)</label> <label>Media</label> <label>Input methods</label> <label>Expansion code</label> </group> <group> <header>Chronology</header> <label>Preceded by</label> <label>Followed by</label> </group> <navigation></navigation> <header></header> </infobox> Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is an upcoming 1v1 fighting game, in which players battle as their favorite characters from the Avatar franchise. The game features hand-drawn 2D animation that follows the aesthetic of the series, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play across multiple platforms.[1] The game is set to be released in Summer 2026, with a closed alpha test running from December 5 to December 7, 2025.[2]
Overview
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fighter rooted in the spirit of elemental mastery. Designed for both newcomers and veterans, it channels the energy of classic fighting games while breaking new ground in movement, style, and combat expression. Built with a focus on fluidity, responsiveness, and online integrity, the game invites players to discover what it truly means to fight with purpose. Hand-drawn in 2D, it is crafted to preserve the style and expressive animation of the original series.[1]
Modes
There will be local and online versus modes, a single player campaign with an original narrative, combo trials, and a gallery mode.[1]
Gameplay
The game offers a "flow system" with movement centric gameplay.[1]
Characters
There will be 12 playable characters at launch, with more planned to be released via a season model.[1] Players can select one of three support characters for each main playable character to influence their fighting style and grant special moves.[1][3]
Main characters and supports
| Main characters | Supports | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aang | Gyatso | Appa | Momo |
| Korra | Naga | Raava | Tonraq |
| Zuko | Mai | June & Nyla | Ran & Shaw |
| Katara | Kanna | Pakku | Hakoda |
| Toph | |||
| Sokka | |||
| Azula | |||
Stages
Currently known stages include:
- The Northern Air Temple[1]
- Republic City[4]
- The Northern Water Tribe[1]
- The Spirit Oasis (Spirit Wilds)[5]
Cameo Appearances
- The mechanist and Teo appear in the background of the Northern Air Temple stage[1]
- Ryu, his parents, and the fruithog appear in the background of the Republic City stage[4]
- A buffalo yak can be seen in the background of the Northern Water Tribe stage[1][4]
Controls and Command List
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a four button fighter, with each button doing something different whether you are standing, crouching, or in the air.[6]
Actions listed under system are universal and can be used by any character.
| Guard
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Defends against incoming attacks.
Overhead and aerial attacks must be guarded while standing Low attacks must be guarded while crouching. Guarding attacks costs a small amount of Chi |
| Jump
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Jumps can be performed in three directions.
Guarding cannot be performed while in the air |
| High Jump
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A higher jump. High jumps that go straight up gain a small amount of air control. |
| Dashes
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Dashes allow for quick repositioning on the ground. Most Dashes can be canceled into attacks and jumps |
| Basic Techniques
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Every character has 3 Basic Techniques for standing, crouching, and jumping attacks. |
| Unique Techniques
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Most characters have unique techniques that that require an additional directional input,
Unique Techniques can be Flow Canceled by spending Chi |
| Special Techniques
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Special Techniques require more complex sequences of directional inputs.
Special Techniques award 1 Chakra point per combo when successfully hit, and deal Chip Damage when guarded. Many Flow Moves have follow-up attacks; these are considered Special Techniques |
| Chi | Chi is a passively-regenerating resource that is primarily spent on movement and defensive actions involving the Flow button.
If a Fighter spends all of their Chi, they will temporarily enter Unbalanced state |
| Flow Moves
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Flow Moves are character-specific movement ablities accessed with the Flow button.
Flow Moves often have evasive properties that allow them to avoid either Low or High attacks. Flow Moves can be Flow Canceled into other Flow Moves. |
| Flow Stance
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Flow Stance automatically defends against all incoming attacks. Absorbing an attack with Flow Stance will trigger special defensive animations.
Flow Stance is vulnerable to Critical Thows |
| Flow Cancels
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Flow Cancels allow actions to be canceled directly into a Flow Move. 3 types of actions can be Flow Canceled:
Flow Moves, Unique Techniques, and Guarding. Flow Cancels cost Chi to perform. |
| Flow Reversals
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Flow Reversals are the act of Flow Canceling while guarding.
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| Guard Reversals
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Guard Reversals are fast and invulnerable, making them a way reliable way to create space with your opponent |
| Unbalanced State | A fighter becomes Unbalanced when they have completely exhausted their Chi. While Unbalanced:
All Actions Involving the Flow button are disabled. When receiving damage, every hit is treated as a Counter Hit. All Throws received become become Critical Throws. Every knockdown becomes Hard Knockdown. |
| Chakra | Chakra is a resource that is used to pull off EX Special Techniques and Chakra Arts, and it is gained by connecting with special moves. Both players can only have up to four chakra points in the first round. The loser then gets up to seven chakra points - the maximum amount - for the next round. |
| EX Special Techniques
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EX Special Techniques are empowered by Chakra, and can gain powerful new properties.
EX Special Techniques that enable combos or are invulnerable cost 2 Chakra. All other |
| Chakra Arts
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Chakra Arts are powerful techniques that require 4 Chakra Points to activate.
Chakra Arts cause Hard Knockdown |
| True Chakra Art
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True Chakra Arts require 7 Chakra points to activate. |
| Supports | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gyatso | Appa | Momo |
| Speed Control
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Flow Cancel-able Normals
With Appa, All Basic Techniques can be Flow Canceled. |
Glider Speed Up
Momo improves Aang's Gliders. While use Gliders, Aang can influence his speed in either direction. He can also cancel his Glider abilities into attacks much sooner in the animation. |
| Mechanics | ||
| Avatar State
Activates automatically after losing 1 Round and gaining 7 Chakra. Aang can only activate the Avatar State once per match. While in the Avatar State all | ||
| Command Normals | ||
| Hurricane Palm
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When fully charged, standing All Unique Techniques can be Flow Canceled |
Slipsteam Strike
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Overhead Attack; Flow Cancel Aang performs a spinning overhead Airbender Attack, Causes Ground Bounce on an airborne opponent. Must be blocked while standing |
Cloudburst Sweep
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Low Attack; Flow Cancel Aang uses airbending to attack the opponents legs from afar. Low Attacks must be blocked while crouching, and can be evaded by Flow Moves that avoid Low Attack. |
| Descending Typhoon
(AIR) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Overhead Attack; Flow Cancel Descending Typhoon covers a large arc around Aang, and allows him to attack from many different angles. |
Descending Hurricane
(Air) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Overhead Attack; Flow Cancel) A slower, more powerful version of Decending Typhoon that can enable combos. | |
| Flow Moves | ||
| Featherstep
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Gust Lash
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Vortex Sphere
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| Tornado Screw
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Takeoff
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Stillness Technique
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| Enlightened Exhale
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destinationError creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Low Attack A quick breath attack aimed at the opponent's feet. Low Attacks must be blocked while crouching, and can be evaded by Flow moves that avoid Low Attacks. |
Skybound Spiral
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Cyclone Vault
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Aang boosts himself high into the air with airbending. While in air, Aang can influence speed in both directions. |
| Glider (Low)
(Air) Flow Cancel Aang utilizes his Glider to descend in the air before pulling upward. Useful for quick approaches. Each Glider Technique can be used one in a jump. Each Glider used in the same jump costs additional Chi |
Glider (Vertical)
(Air) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Flow Cancel Aang utilizes his Glider to fly higher into the air. Useful for evasion. Each Glider Technique can be used one in a jump. Each Glider used in the same jump costs additional Chi. |
Glider (High)
(Air) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Flow Cancel Aang utilizes his Glider to ascend for a moment before driving forward. Gains speed while descending. Useful for getting behind the opponent. Each Glider Technique can be used one in a jump. Each Glider used in the same jump costs additional Chi. |
| Wind Drop
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| Specials | ||
| Air Scooter
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Element Surge Aang rides his Air Scooter forward. Initial speed and acceleration speed vary between versions. Can be followed with Scooter Jump. Causes an Elemental Blast on a successful hit. The C version causes a higher launch. |
Scooter Jump
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Aang jumps off of the Air Scooter while releasing his current speed. Scooter Jump cannot be performed if Air Scooter is blocked. |
Scooter High Jump
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination A higher jump. Can be used to avoid projectiles, and for combos. |
| EX Air Scooter
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination 2 Chakra; Element Surge When empowered with Chakra, Air Scooter becomes much faster, causes a higher launch with Elemental Burst, and also simultaneously performs Wind Summon (Push) |
Vaulting Strike
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Aang vaults off of his staff and performs an air bending strike. The The Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination version is slower, but requires Guard Cancel to punish if guarded. |
Cyclone Strike
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Flow Cancel A more powerful version of Vaulting Strike that causes Wall Bounce. Can hit Downed opponents. Briefly causes Summon Wind (Push) Can be Flow Canceled both before and after the attack. |
| EX Vaulting Strike
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Invulnerable The enhanced version of Vaulting Strike performs a three-strike sequence. Aang is fully invulnerable during the first hit. Can be easily punished if guarded. Costs of 2 Chakra to perform. |
Tornado Drop
(Air) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Overhead Attack Aang drops straight down with a multi-hitting tornado attack. Must be guarded while standing. Can hit Downed opponents. Tornado Drop can be punished if guarded. |
Glider Fang
(Air) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Overhead Attack Aang twirls his staff, then attacks a large area below him. Can be used to hit behind the opponent. While twirling the staff, Aang can influence his speed in either direction. |
| Cyclone Strike (Air)
(Air) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination The aerial version of Cyclone Strike is ideal for ending combos. Cyclone Strike can be punished if guarded. |
EX Glide Fang
(Air) Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination 2 Chakra; Element Surge When empowered with Chakra, Glide Fang causes Elemental Blast. EX Glide Fang also causes Summon Wind (Push) |
Wind Summon (Push)
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination 1 Chakra Aang summons a constant wind that pushes all airborne combatants toward Aang's facing direction. Does not effect grounded movement. Hinders aerial approaches from the enemy, while also increasing the range Aang's featherhead and Gliders. Costs 1 Chakra to perform. |
| Wind Summon (Pull)
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination 1 Chakra Aang summons a constant wind that pulls all airborne combatants in the direction opposite of Aang's facing direction. Enables new combos for Aang and can disrupt opponent combos. Costs 1 Chakra to perform. | ||
| Supers | ||
| Improvised Airbending Combination
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination 4 Chakra If the initial attack hits the opponent, continues air bending attacks will blast the opponent around the arena. Can hit Downed opponents. All Chakra Arts cause Hard Knockdown. |
Avatar's Reckoning
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination 7 Chakra; Invulnerable Aang Activates the Avatar State, and attacks, if the attack lands, Aang performs an elemental sequence ending with a final strike... or does he hold back? All Chakra Arts cause Hard Knockdown. | |
| Critical Hits | ||
| Pacifist
Use Flow Stance against 3 without performing and attacks yourself. |
Troublemaker
Hit the opponent with a crouching B immediately after Wind Drop Earn 2 Chakra's and launches the opponent in the air. |
Trickster
Earns 1 Chakra and launches the opponent high into the air. Trickster can only activate once per round. |
| Showoff
Hit on Aerial Throw while performing a Glider or Scooter jump. Earns 1 Chakra and and enables follow up combos. | ||
| Supports | ||
|---|---|---|
| Naga | Tonraq | Raava |
| Better Flow Movement
Naga enables Korra to cancel Ignition Step (Run) and Flowing Step into Basic Techniques. Additionally, reduces the Chi cost of Flow Cancels when using Flow Moves |
Cheaper EX Follow-ups
Tonraq reduces the Chi cost of all Avatar's Path Techniques, in addition to the Chi cost of Dragon's Roar. With Tonraq, Korra can perform air actions after Avatar's Assault. |
Longer Avatar State
With Raava, Avatar State (Activate) lasts for the entirely of the round. Additionally, Light In The Dark activates earlier and its duration is increased. |
| Mechanics | ||
| Avatar Cycle
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Hitting the opponent with bending attacks in the order of the Avatar Cycle empowers Korra's next Special Technique. |
Avatar's Path Techniques
All of Korra's EX Special Techniques have a unique Avatar's Path follow-up. Avatar's Path Techniques expend a large amount of Chi. |
Avatar State
Temporarily empowers Korra's Special Techniques and gives access to Ignition Step (Air). Korra can enter Avatar State manually by using her Chakra Art, or automatically when her health is low. Light In the Dark (When under 25% health) At low health, Korra enters a shorter version of the Avatar State. If activated at the same time as actual Avatar State, greatly boosts Chi regeneration rate. |
| Command Normals | ||
| Badgermole's Lift
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination AVOIDS LOWS Korra hops backward while earthbending a platform to land on. After landing on the platform, Korra can jump off or perform several fo!low-ups. |
Cyclone Kick
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Korra performs a fully invulnerable rising elemental combination attack. First part hits knocked down opponents. Can be followed up with Avatar's Path on contact. When empowered, first attack is larger. Costs 1 Chakra. |
Dragon's Dive
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Korra attacks with an overhead arcing airbending kick. Can be used to end aerial combos, or as an overhead on a standing opponent. When empowered, gains more hits and leaves opponents standing. |
| Ignition Step (Lift)
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Korra blasts herself forwards and upwards with firebending. Ignition Step (Lift) is cancelable into attacks. |
Boulder Crusher
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination Korra launches the opponent with an earthbending uppercut. Hitting grounded opponents with Boulder Crusher launches them significantly higher and leaves them in hitstun longer. Boulder crusher is only cancelable on hit. |
Wind Fist (Anti-Air)
(Air) Korra performs her jumping |
| Tigershark's Fang (Anti-Air)
(Air) Korra performs her jumping | ||
| Flow Moves | ||
| Ignition Step (Run) | Tempest's Roar | Reverse Featherstep |
| Flowing Step | Reverse Featherstep | |
| Specials | ||
| Supers | ||
| Critical Hits | ||
Trivia
- The game was originally announced without a title on February 15, 2024, for early release in 2025,[7] but was subsequently cancelled later that year.[8] Developer Gameplay Group International was founded on the grounds of reviving canceled games, with a number of employees from the original title returning to work on the game.[9][10]
- Various informational gameplay videos were released for the game following the announcement of the closed alpha.[11]
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