Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, published by Paramount Games Studio and developed by Gameplay Group International, was due for release on 23 July 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch, but Paramount delayed the Xbox version entirely to 3 September just hours before launch, prompting a furious backlash from fans. The company cited only vague "unforeseen circumstances on a backend feature" without further explanation, leaving Xbox players facing a six-week wait while the game launches normally elsewhere.

The delay is particularly damaging for a competitive fighting game, as it splits the player base and puts Xbox users significantly behind on strategy and matchmaking once they eventually join. Paramount also confirmed the Nintendo Switch version will launch in Standard Edition only, without crossplay or non-English localisation, though it promised to add these later. Existing Xbox preorders will remain active rather than being cancelled, but fans reacted angrily on social media, with many demanding refunds, free upgrades or better communication, and some saying the last-minute announcement had killed their enthusiasm for the game entirely.