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Riot Games ended active development on 2XKO after a rocky console launch, while Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls struggled with a troubled PC port. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game faced ongoing controversy and an unfinished feel, and Invisible VS faded quickly, with Quarter Up reportedly laying off most staff after the fighter failed to gain traction, making 2026 a disappointing year for 2D fighting games overall.
Riot Games will halt active development on 2XKO in December after less than a year since its January launch; a final patch arrives in October, and all purchases made before August 20 will be refunded by November while servers stay online. Upcoming additions like Lux and Samira will still be released, all characters will be unlocked when development ends, and a large cosmetics bundle remains available for $39.99; ranked lobbies will be disabled while casual matchmaking continues. The decision underscores sustainability challenges in the free-to-play fighting game space, following earlier layoffs and mixed reception.
Riot Games will end active development of the free-to-play fighting game 2XKO in December after determining operating costs and flat engagement; servers will remain online beyond 2026 and offline play is unaffected. Three patches remain before development wraps: 1.3.1 in September unlocks most content (including all champions), removes major monetization elements, and reworks lobbies; 1.3.3 in October adds the final champion, Samira; 1.3.5 in December focuses on bug fixes. In parallel, Riot is refunding all purchases made up to August 20, with PC refunds issued to the original payment method and console refunds via the platform. Some items will be available for Credits, private lobbies will stay updated, and the game will sunset as a live service while Riot refocuses on future projects. A previous 80-position reduction to the 2XKO team was noted as part of the broader scaling decision.
Riot Games has announced it will cease active development of its League of Legends–universe fighting game 2XKO in December, with servers remaining online but no new updates. The company plans to release two more champions (Lux and Samira) and a final patch this year, unlock all champions, bundle most cosmetics, and refund purchases made on or before August 20; KO Points will be disabled and purchased content will be kept by players, with avatar and profile items unlockable for credits after September. Riot says the game failed to attract a sustainable audience despite a dedicated community, making sunsetting the game the best option after exploring other options.
Riot Games will end active development on 2XKO by December 2026, but will keep servers online for online play with a final patch and bug fixes. Purchases made on or before Aug 20 will be refunded, most cosmetics will be bundled, and all champions will be unlocked. Offline play remains unaffected. Through 2026 Riot will still add content, including two new champions, Lux and Samira, before the final update.
Riot explains the arduous, collaborative process behind naming its in-development fighting game Project L: hundreds of ideas (~400), ten finalists, and a careful weighing of League of Legends ties, bold branding, and fighting-game terminology. 2XKO emerged as the standout favorite, but the rollout didn’t perfectly align with that choice, illustrating that naming is highly subjective and context-driven. The team ultimately grew into the name as part of a broader branding effort.
After the Evo 2026 finals for 2XKO, Lux (the Lady of Luminosity) and Samira (the Desert Rose) were revealed as the final two characters for the game's first-season roster. Lux brings light-m magic with traps and laser attacks, with a full trailer planned for Fall 2026, while Samira was shown with a preview of her model; a full video of the reveals is available on the 2XKO YouTube channel.
Riot Games' 2XKO teams with Chipotle to offer in-game rewards and Chipotle food codes during two Pool Party events (Part 1 now–June 28, Part 2 July 21–Aug 6), with US-only codes and limited supply. A promo code TAGTEAM also grants an avatar hat and backpack until Aug 28. Separately, a console-crash issue following the latest Senna/Thresh update is being investigated.
Chipotle teams up with 2XKO for a two-part Real Ones event (June 16–28 and July 21–Aug 6) offering exclusive in-game rewards and US-only real-food codes redeemable at Chipotle locations, online, or via the app; Part 1 and Part 2 share rewards, plus a separate Fresh Fit avatar drop obtainable via chipotle.com/app with code TAGTEAM through Aug 28.
Patch 1.2.3 drops June 9, introducing Senna and Thresh as playable champions, a new co-op PvE mode called The Climb, two events (Pool Party and Chipotle), three new stages, major Teamfight and related gameplay changes, plus bug fixes and new cosmetic bundles. Champions can be unlocked with KO Points or via a four-week Champion Recruitment Event, with online play delayed until maintenance completes and offline mode available during downtime.
Evo 2026's near-final registration leaderboard has Street Fighter 6 leading, Tekken 8 in second, 2XKO in third, and Rivals of Aether 2 making a surprising jump to fourth as signups close tonight; final numbers will shape the Las Vegas event (June 26–28).
Combo Breaker 2026 has banned 2XKO’s Teamfight Fuse, a duo-mode feature that lets two characters be active simultaneously but changes attack behavior to mids and disables unblockables; organizers say it disrupts Duo vs Single dynamics and will not be usable at CB2026 (May 22–24, 2026), despite some players advocating for keeping it legal.
Red Bull Knockout 2XKO in Paris was a one-day, €20,000 prize-pool fighting-game tournament. The Japanese duo Zeta|Haru and Zeta|Toshi won the main event, defeating FLY|SonicFox and SR|Inzem in the finals (3–1); USA and France teams also reached the semi-finals, with Last Chance Qualifier winners Wade and Noka earning a spot in the main draw. The prize distribution awarded €6,500 to the winning duo, with smaller shares for 2nd (€3,500), 3rd (€2,500 each), and lower placements. The event was streamed on Red Bull.
Weekend Warmup covers Akali joining 2XKO and the vibrant community reaction, while Patch 1.1.5 shifts focus from sweeping champion changes to core rules and quality-of-life updates. The balance team stresses a cautious, data-driven approach, prioritizing stability and only adjusting a few moves, with Fuse ideas still under consideration. Upcoming events (Spirit Blossom and LVL UP EXPO) and roadmap hints, including a sixth champion and more hype content, frame the broader timeline.
Riot Games is ramping up 2XKO content for 2026, confirming a sixth champion and a new Fuse, plus a duo-matching feature and more stages/skins. While fans welcome more content, the long development timeline and past layoffs raise concerns about the game's long-term viability, though the team and community remain hopeful that progress may outpace expectations.