Avatar Legends. Developer & Publisher
Updated July 4, 2026
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is developed by Gameplay Group International and published by PM Studios, Skydance Games and Paramount Games Studio.
Who is Making Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game?
The game is built by Gameplay Group International, a studio founded by industry veterans Victor Lugo and Philip Mayes. The studio was created specifically to revive canceled and unrealized game projects, and its team includes developers who worked on Killer Instinct and Them’s Fightin’ Herds — a genuine competitive fighting-game pedigree.
Publishers
- PM Studios — publishing, including the later physical edition
- Skydance Games
- Paramount Games Studio — the Avatar franchise rights holder
Why the Studio Matters
A Killer Instinct and Them’s Fightin’ Herds lineage points to a mechanically serious 1v1, 2D fighter rather than a casual licensed tie-in — encouraging for players hoping for real competitive depth. See the gameplay breakdown for what that means in practice, or the full roster.