The developers of Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game have released a gameplay trailer featuring Zaheer, the antagonist of the third season of The Legend of Korra. The airbender uses Red Lotus assists and free flight. The game is set for release on July 23, 2026, on PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch.
Gameplay Group International, in collaboration with Paramount, continues to reveal details of its Avatar-themed fighting game. The latest trailer focuses on Zaheer, the leader of the Order of the Red Lotus, who nearly killed the main character in The Legend of Korra. The trailer showcases more than just another fighter. Zaheer breaks the rules by which the entire game has been built up until now.
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Zaheer Abilities Breakdown in New Fighting Game Trailer
The fighting game is designed in a 1v1 format with traditional 2D animation. Zaheer fights with a mixture of airbending and brutal physical attacks—a style significantly more aggressive than Aang did before. Unlike most characters, who use assists as passive buffs, Zaheer summons his Red Lotus comrades directly into battle.
Ozai and Aang Avatar State Showcase Date
On July 20th, the developers promise a detailed analysis of Zaheer, as well as the first glimpses of Ozai, Aang in the Avatar State, and Korra in her Nightmare state. The game releases on July 23rd, 2026. Russian language support is not available at launch.
Mechanics of Active Assists from Red Lotus Members
And here is the most interesting part. Zaheer is the only character in the starting roster of 12 fighters whose assists physically enter the match, perform their moves, and exit. This does not function as a digital stat boost but serves as a full-fledged active assist in the spirit of Marvel vs. Capcom integrated into the 1v1 fighting game format.
Result: One character gains access to all four elements. Zaheer is an airbender, but thanks to assists, he can use fire, water, and lava. No one else in the game has such a range.
Unique Free Flight and Combat Combos Strategy
The trailer also confirmed the iconic ability from the series – free-flight. As a reminder, in The Legend of Korra, Zaheer achieved this ability after the death of P’Li by releasing all earthly attachments. He became the first airbender in 4000 years to fly without a glider. In the game, this gives him unique aerial mobility—the ability to push opponents from corner to corner, keeping them locked in aerial combos.
Therefore, Zaheer is a character for experienced players. He has a high ceiling, complex combo routes, and the ability to manage three assists simultaneously. Beginners will struggle. But those who master him will gain one of the most flexible fighters in the game.
Canonical References to The Legend of Korra in Lore
The Red Lotus is an offshoot of the White Lotus that abandoned the idea of serving the Avatar and decided to bring freedom to the world through chaos. Zaheer is their leader, a fanatic who believes anarchy is the natural order of things. In the trailer, he uses vacuum magic—the same technique he used to kill the Queen of Earthrealm in the series.
Incidentally, in the fighting game, Zaheer utters iconic lines from the show. For example, “You can not fight me and yourself at the same time” is an adaptation of his line about poison. When he uses a 4-energy super move, he yells, “The Revolution has already begun!”—the same words he says after his defeat in Venom of the Red Lotus. A small detail, but a fan favorite.
Role of Zaheer in Showcasing the Combat System Depth
Of the 12 starting characters, Zaheer is the most technically complex. He allows us to showcase the depth of the combat system: active assists, free flight, and access to four elements in a single moveset. He is not just another character—he is a showcase of what a fighting game is truly capable of doing.
Avatar Legends Official Release Date and Launch Details
Date: July 23, 2026. The release was originally planned for July 2, but the studio delayed the launch. The reason given was “additional time to prepare an outstanding adventure in the Avatar universe, including completely new content that was previously unplanned.”
Supported Platforms Price and Preorder Bonuses
Platforms:
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PC (Steam)
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PlayStation 5
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Xbox Series X|S
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Nintendo Switch
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Nintendo Switch 2
Price: $30. Pre-orders are now open on Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store. Pre-orders will gain access to the closed beta with cross-play support, which will run from July 2nd to 5th.
