It was a between people like Mortal Kombat 1, Street Fighter 6 And Tekken 8 everything arises. There is, however, another potential major player sitting in the wings, as Riot prepares to enter the fray. The editor gave an update on Project L, the highly anticipated League of Legends spin off . The fighting game now has an official name: 2XKO.
Let's be honest, it's a really stinking name, it's not really going to roll off the tongue. Some of those who comment in which Riot made the announcement suggested that “Double KO” would have been better. It's hard to disagree.
The name comes from the format of 2XKO. It is a 2v2 tag-based fighting game, borrowing an idea popularized by the Marvel vs. Marvel series. Capcom. You can play solo or, in addition, recruit a friend as a partner and face another duo. Riot also says 2XKO will have streamlined controls and mechanics to help players get started, but notes that there will be a “high level of depth and mastery.”
In the gameplay teaser, 2XKO It looks pretty solid. It seems to have Riot's signature level of polish, with smooth animations and distinct, eye-catching looks for each of the characters. Lol characters. It's just a shame about the name.
Riot plans to release 2XKO on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2025. As with its other flagship titles, 2XKO will be a free game.
The publisher will be holding demos at fighting game events throughout this year, starting with Evo Japan in April. Riot is also hoping to hold at-home playtests and you can sign up .