Riot’s 2XKO Fighting Game — What We Know (Update)
Riot Games’ long-anticipated fighting game 2XKO (formerly Project L) recently had a developer update showcasing gameplay, characters and a pronunciation guide. Below is a concise summary of confirmed facts and corrections to some circulating claims.
Confirmed
- Name: 2XKO (pronounced “two-ex-k-oh”).
- Gameplay: 2v2 tag-based fighting game set in the League of Legends universe — reminiscent of tag fighters like Marvel vs. Capcom.
- Platform plan: Riot has signaled a broader console release for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S; official full release targeted in 2025 per Riot communications.
- Official sources: Riot’s 2XKO site and announcement/trailer are the best primary references:
https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/
Official trailer / gameplay
Claims to correct / unconfirmed claims
- PC Early Access on October 7: Not confirmed by Riot. Official communications point to broader 2025 timing; no verified Oct 7 early access date was found in official Riot materials.
- “10 playable characters at launch”: Riot hasn’t officially confirmed the exact number of launch characters.
- Free-to-play: Riot commonly uses free-to-play models, but an explicit confirmation in official 2XKO previews is not present.
What to expect
- Playable champions from across the League of Legends cast (Riot has showcased characters like Jinx, Yasuo, Braum in updates).
- Tag-team mechanics, deep combo and mastery potential according to Riot’s design goals.
If you saw reports claiming an Oct 7 Early Access launch or exactly 10 launch characters, treat them as unverified until Riot publishes a specific Early Access announcement. For the latest official info, check Riot’s 2XKO site or their channel updates.
Sources: Riot Games 2XKO site and official trailer.
Question for readers: Which League champion would you pick as your tag partner and why? Share in the comments below.