2XKO
{{Short description|Upcoming video game}}
{{mdy|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = 2XKO
| image = 2XKO game logo.svg
| developer = Riot Games, Radiant Entertainment
| publisher = Riot Games
| series = League of Legends
| engine = Unreal Engine
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|PlayStation 5|Windows|Xbox Series X/S}}
| released = 2025
| genre = Fighting
| modes = Multiplayer
| director = Shaun Rivera
| producer = Tom Cannon
| designer = {{Unbulleted list|Seth Killian|Daniel Maniago}}
| artist = {{Unbulleted list|Jessica Oyhenart|Katon Callaway}}
| composer = {{Unbulleted list|Jesse Zuretti|Casey Edwards|Mike Pitman}}
}}
2XKO is an upcoming free-to-play fighting game developed by Riot Games in collaboration with Radiant Entertainment. The game features characters from League of Legends. It is scheduled to be released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in 2025.{{Cite web |last=Makar |first=Connor |date=2024-07-09 |title=Everything we know about 2XKO (Project L) the Riot Games fighting game, and all character reveals |url=https://www.vg247.com/everything-we-know-2xko |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=VG247 |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Ladd |first=Dylan |date=2024-07-30 |title=Riot Games' '2XKO' Has a Promising Future — If You're Willing to Wait |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/2xko-has-a-promising-future-if-youre-willing-to-wait-1235070132/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}
Gameplay
2XKO is a 2v2 tag-team fighting game where players select two characters from the League of Legends universe. The game emphasizes strategic team play, allowing players to switch between their Point (primary) and Assist (secondary) characters using a tag system.{{Cite web |last=Borger |first=Will |date=2024-08-01 |title=Riot's 2XKO is the Tag Fighter I Didn't Know I Wanted |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/riots-2xko-is-the-tag-fighter-i-didnt-know-i-wanted |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=IGN |language=en}} Players can move their characters using standard directional inputs.
The game includes dashes, jumps, and air dashes to enhance mobility. The control scheme features light, medium, and heavy attacks, with each character having unique normal and special moves that can be executed using specific button combinations.{{Cite web |last=Bernardo |first=Anna |date=2024-02-23 |title=Project L is officially named 2XKO; Riot Games finally names its League of Legends fighting game |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/project-l-is-officially-named-2xko-riot-games-finally-names-its-league-of-legends-fighting-game-010845700.html |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-US}} Special moves are performed with a combination of directional inputs and attack buttons. Supers, which are powerful moves that consume meter, can be executed by pressing down twice and a special move button. The tag system allows players to swap between their Point and Assist characters using a handshake tag, enabling dynamic combos and strategic play. Players can call in their Assist for support or switch to them to continue a combo.{{Cite web |last=Enriquez |first=X. C. |date=2024-02-23 |title=2XKO: The Riot Games Fighting Game Project L now has a Name |url=https://clutchpoints.com/2xko-release-date-gameplay-story-trailers |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=ClutchPoints |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Opalec |first=Lloyd |date=2024-07-29 |title=2XKO Hopes to Revolutionize Tag-Team Fighting Games |url=https://game8.co/articles/latest/2xko-hopes-to-revolutionize-tag-team-fighting-games |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Game8 |language=en-US}}
The game includes various defensive options to enhance gameplay. Players can block incoming attacks by holding back on the directional input. Pushblocking is a mechanic that allows players to push their opponent away, creating space and disrupting their offense.{{Cite web |last=Kopic |first=Belmin |title=Project L (2XKO) - List of all universal moves that every character can perform |url=https://www.altchar.com/guides/project-l-2xko-list-of-all-universal-moves-that-every-character-can-perform-aTcfa9C5zOx7 |date=2024-02-23 |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=AltChar |language=en}} Skilled players can also parry attacks, negating damage and creating opportunities for counterattacks.{{Cite web |last=Kopic |first=Belmin |title=Project L (2XKO) - List of all confirmed champions so far |url=https://www.altchar.com/game-news/project-l-2xko-list-of-all-confirmed-champions-so-far-ayeVV2n373yC |date=2024-02-23 |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=AltChar |language=en}} Each character has different abilities and playstyles; for example, Ahri is known for her mobility and zoning capabilities, Darius is a mid-range fighter with powerful and brutal attacks, and Ekko uses time manipulation for tricky and unpredictable moves. The Fuse system allows players to customize their duos' synergies and playstyles, increasing the strategic depth of the game by enabling players to tailor their team composition to their preferred playstyle.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KalbPq3Ic4 |title=2XKO (Formerly Project L): Introducing Duo Play - /dev diary |date=2023-07-26 |publisher=Riot Games |access-date=2024-08-05 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |last=Richman |first=Olivia |date=2024-08-03 |title=2XKO Fuse System Explained — All Fuses Revealed |url=https://www.si.com/esports/fgc/2xko-fuse-guide |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Esports Illustrated |publisher=Sports Illustrated |language=en-US}} The game offers various game modes, including Arcade Mode, where players can fight through a series of AI-controlled opponents, Versus Mode, which allows players to compete against each other locally or online, and Training Mode, providing a space for players to practice their moves and combos.{{Cite web |last=Irwin |first=Dave |date=2024-07-12 |title=All 2XKO characters and movesets |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/project-l/characters-roster-list |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Kara |date=2024-02-23 |title=2XKO - everything we know |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/riot-project-l-release-date-gameplay-trailers |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}
=Characters=
The game will feature ten playable characters at the time of release, with additional characters planned to be added as post-launch content.{{cite web | last=Allen | first=Eric Van | title=League of Legends Fighting Game 2XKO Will Have Just 10 Playable Characters at Launch, Riot Confirms | website=IGN | date=March 28, 2025 | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/league-of-legends-fighting-game-2xko-will-have-just-10-playable-characters-at-launch-riot-confirms | access-date=March 29, 2025}} In addition to the confirmed characters, Katarina was also shown in early footage of the game, but the developers later stated that she would not be part of the launch roster. The following characters have been officially announced for inclusion:
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Development
Initially announced as Project L, the game was later rebranded to 2XKO.{{Cite news |last=Chalk |first=Andy |date=2024-02-22 |title=Riot's Project L fighting game finally gets a proper title, will hopefully be out sometime in 2025 |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/riots-project-l-fighting-game-finally-gets-a-proper-title-will-hopefully-be-out-sometime-in-2025/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |work=PC Gamer |language=en}} It is being developed by Riot Games in their Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area studio, formerly known as Radiant Entertainment, and is scheduled for release in 2025 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.{{Cite web |last=Parrish |first=Ash |date=2024-02-22 |title=Riot's League of Legends fighter is now called 2XKO |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/22/24079608/project-l-2kxo-fighting-game-league-of-legends |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=The Verge |language=en}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/}}
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Category:Upcoming video games scheduled for 2025
Category:Free-to-play video games
Category:Multiplayer video games
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