Developer of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
Paramount Games Studio has delayed Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game on Xbox Series X and S to September 3, just hours before its scheduled July 23 launch across all platforms. The Nintendo Switch version will also launch without crossplay, non-English language support, or the Deluxe Edition, prompting widespread backlash from the Xbox community over the last-minute announcement and vague explanation.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delivers the first genuinely great Avatar video game with deep combat systems and faithful character adaptations. However, rough single-player modes and incomplete onboarding tools hold back what could have been a complete package for both fighting game veterans and franchise fans.
Mike Zaimont, formerly of Skullgirls developer Lab Zero Games, faces criticism for his involvement in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game despite past sexual harassment allegations. Fans and former contributors, like comic artist Irene Koh, express disappointment. The game, a 1v1 fighting title set in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe, is scheduled for a summer release.
Mike Zaimont, previously accused of sexual misconduct at Lab Zero, is confirmed to be working on Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game due out July 23. Despite past allegations, Zaimont holds a key role at Gameplay Group International. The community reacts with controversy and disappointment to his involvement.