Darlings, the Avatar fighting game just dropped its Year 1 Pass like it's handing out golden tickets at a con afterparty — Bolin, Ty Lee, Lin Beifong, and Uncle Iroh sliding in post-launch while the community votes on the fifth slot between Amon, Kuvira, Bumi, Asami, or Tenzin. Pre-orders are live with a closed beta July 2–5 and gold variants plus that sweet Samurai Appa skin for early birds, and the Deluxe Edition bundles the whole pass plus artbook and soundtrack.

The game itself launches July 23 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Steam at $29.99 with full cross-play, physical editions and Switch 2 version coming later. Developers Gameplay Group and PM Studios revealed the lineup at Evo 2026, mixing beloved ATLA icons like Iroh and Ty Lee with Korra-era heavy hitters Lin and Bolin for a roster that actually feels balanced across eras and bending styles.

Fans on X are already screaming about how this pass "goes so fucking hard" with diverse representation and popular picks, while pre-order incentives like the beta access are pulling in the faithful before launch. It's the kind of DLC strategy that rewards the ride-or-die Avatar stans without feeling like a cash grab — at least on paper.

Whether the community vote lands on a metalbender queen or a non-bender tech genius, this pass is serving the kind of fan service that keeps the hype alive. Just don't forget to pre-order if you want that beta slot, babes.