Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game will not launch on Xbox Series X|S as planned. Paramount announced the delay just hours before the game’s scheduled July 23 release, citing an issue with a backend feature.
The Xbox Series X|S version will now launch by September 3. Paramount did not provide a firm release date, so Xbox players may have to wait several weeks before they can start playing.
PlayStation 5 and PC versions were not affected by the delay. The Nintendo Switch version also has changes at launch. Paramount said Switch players will initially have access only to the Standard Edition, with crossplay and the ability to upgrade to the Deluxe Edition arriving “as soon as possible.”
The announcement came through Paramount’s post on X, which blamed the Xbox delay on “unforeseen circumstances on a backend feature.” The post also confirmed that existing pre-orders will remain active rather than being cancelled.
Important updates for our Nintendo and Xbox communities pic.twitter.com/FQcRbMQdLw
— Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game (@avatar_fighters) July 23, 2026
That means anyone who no longer wants the Xbox version will need to cancel their pre-order directly. Players on PlayStation 5 and PC can still expect the game according to the original release plans, while Switch buyers face a more limited version at launch.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Announcement Trailer
The last-minute Xbox delay leaves the game’s cross-platform rollout looking uneven. Xbox players are waiting for a new date, and Switch players will have to wait for crossplay and Deluxe Edition support.
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Developed by Gameplay Group International
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a fast-paced 1v1 fighter where you battle as your favorite characters from the Avatar franchise. Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.
- Genre: Fighting
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
- Release: 2026-07-23
- Publisher: PM Studios
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Age Rating:
ESRB E10+
