The Fighting Game gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release date, new trailer

Gameplay Group provided an update on Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game today, revealing the game’s release date. It’ll be out for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on July 2, 2026. The Nintendo Switch version had not been previously announced.

The game will be sold with a standard version and Deluxe Edition, priced at $29.99 and $49.99 respectively. Here’s what’s included in each:

Standard Edition

12 characters
Story Mode
Arcade Mode
Training Mode
Combo Trials
Character Lessons
Gallery Mode
Online: Ranked, Casual, and Lobbies

Deluxe Edition ($49.99)

Standard Edition content
Music Soundtrack
Digital art book
Unique HUDs
Year 1 Pass: Five characters and additional character colors

Pre-order bonuses will also be available. These include the Samurai Appa support character skin, exclusive character colors, and voting privilege for Year 1 Pass character.

As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the game itself:

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.

Featuring hand-drawn 2D animation true to the series’ roots, proprietary best in class rollback netcode, and full cross-play for smooth, competitive gameplay.

Key Features

Single-player campaign with original narrative.

12 playable characters, with many more released via season model.

Selectable support characters influence your fighting style and grant special moves.

Unique “Flow System” with movement centric gameplay.

Combo Trials.

Gallery Mode.