Avatar: The Last Airbender has been enjoying a major comeback in 2026, but one of its video games is now facing permanent removal from Steam. The franchise recently welcomed Avatar: Seven Havens, a brand-new animated series that premiered on Paramount Plus in October. Set after The Legend of Korra, the show introduces Pavi and Nisha, young Earthbender twins who are both the next Avatar in a world that no longer welcomes one. It’s a significant new chapter for the franchise, and the early reception has been overwhelmingly positive. Unfortunately, another Avatar release isn’t enjoying the same kind of future.
In fact, Avatar: Seven Havens currently holds a perfect 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, alongside an 81% audience rating. Reviewers have praised the new characters, storytelling, and world-building, although some have criticized the animation. The show’s success has also led to plenty of excitement about what’s coming next, with additional seasons already confirmed. However, while the Avatar franchise continues moving forward on television, one of its more recent video game adaptations is about to disappear from digital storefronts (at least on PC).
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance Shuts Down at the End of the Year
Publisher GameMill Entertainment has confirmed that Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance will be permanently delisted from Steam at the end of December 2026. The announcement appeared on the game’s official Steam page on November 4, with GameMill explaining that its licensing agreement has expired. However, there’s some good news for players who already own the game. The publisher explained:
“We are reaching out to let you know that Avatar: The Last Airbender — Quest for Balance will be delisted from Steam at the end of December 2026 due to the expiration of our licensing agreement for this game. If you have already purchased the game, there is nothing to worry about: it will remain in your library, and you will still be able to play it without any restrictions. Thank you for your continued support!”
Balance the critic averages
Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance is an action-adventure game developed by Bamtang Games. Players revisit the events of the original animated series, controlling Aang and eight other characters while exploring the Four Nations. The game features 18 chapters and supports two-player cooperative gameplay. Unfortunately, ATLA: Quest for Balance wasn’t particularly well received, currently holding a Mostly Negative rating on Steam, with just 38% of its user reviews being positive.
The upcoming delisting means Avatar: The Last Airbender – Quest for Balance will no longer be available for new purchases on Steam after December 2026. However, anyone who purchases the game before its removal can continue downloading and playing it afterward. GameMill hasn’t provided an exact delisting date beyond the end of December.
The removal comes just as Avatar: Seven Havens is introducing another generation of fans to the franchise. The animated series has already secured additional seasons, while ATLA: Quest for Balance is leaving Steam only a little more than three years after its release. It’s another example of how licensing agreements can affect the availability of games based on established franchises, even when those franchises remain popular.
