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gaming1 day ago•5 min saved

2XKO Patch 1.1.5 Signals Core-First Balancing and Community Momentum

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.

via 2XKO|

#2xko #akali #balance

technology1 day ago•5 min saved

Six Champions, One Fuse: 2XKO's 2026 Content Drive Sparks Optimism and Caution

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.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #fighting-game #fuse

technology15 days ago•9 min saved

From Brainstorm to Bug Day: How a 2XKO Patch Gets Made

2XKO’s patch lifecycle unfolds from months of high‑level planning in dev-main to a six‑week branch cut for stabilization, a three‑week Zero Bug Day that triages bugs for fixes versus work‑arounds, and a patch day rollout coordinated by a cross‑team “war room.” After launch, fixes may be server‑side or client‑side, with ongoing juggling of multiple patches and a push to support IRL communities and NXKO events, plus tease of Akali patch 1.1.5 and upcoming dates.

via 2XKO|

#2xko #game-development #localisation

gaming1 month ago•4 min saved

Akali and Senna Confirmed for 2XKO Ahead of Year-One Roadmap

Riot's 2XKO confirms Akali and Senna as upcoming fighters for its first year, with Akali arriving in Season 1 and Senna in Season 2, while the team discusses a future-focused roadmap that includes a Local Duo Mode, ongoing balance adjustments to keep a fast-paced, high-skill experience, and new local tournament prizes. Despite layoffs at 2XKO's development team, the director emphasizes continued updates, console improvements, and a commitment to community and competitive programs as other champions are teased for 2026.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #akali #fighting-game

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Riot trims 2XKO team, lays off about 80 workers amid momentum concerns

Riot Games is downsizing the 2XKO development team by about 80 employees because the free-to-play fighting game hasn’t reached a level to sustain a team of that size long term, with Riot noting that almost half of the global development staff are affected. The company will assist impacted workers in finding opportunities within Riot and will provide at least six months of notice plus severance pay. 2XKO launched in early access for PC in October 2025 and is scheduled for a January 20, 2026 console release; development began in 2019 under the codename Project L.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#2xko #business #game-development

gaming2 months ago•21 min saved

Riot Games halves 2XKO dev team amid momentum concerns

Riot Games is laying off about 80 employees—roughly half of 2XKO's global development team—after saying momentum hasn't reached the level needed; the company will try to reassign affected staff within Riot, and the 2026 competitive season remains unchanged.

via Engadget|

#2xko #fighting-game #gaming

gaming2 months ago•5 min saved

2XKO Dev Hints at Bold Balance Shifts as Players Push the Game to Its Limits

Riot's 2XKO director Shaun Rivera says players are taking champions and core systems beyond their intended limits, prompting plans for big swings to speed up action, make interactions more intuitive, and improve the duos experience and competitive scene, while also addressing bugs and continued updates as the game evolves.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #balance-changes #fighting-game-community

gaming2 months ago•4 min saved

2XKO Pitches Bold 2026: Duos, Smoother Play, and a Frosty Faustings Major

2XKO’s 2026 plan, explained by Shaun, centers on expanding duo play, toning down overly sharp core systems for faster, more intuitive action, and investing in community and competitive scenes. The update also covers ongoing bug tracking, and the Frosty Faustings XVIII Major as the first big tournament of the year, with co-streaming options and promotional drops (Twitch, TikTok, Chipotle bundle) and key dates highlighted.

via 2XKO|

#2xko #console #duo-play

news2 months ago•14 min saved

PS5 Release of Riot’s 2XKO Faces Performance Woes

Riot Games’ free-to-play League of Legends fighter 2XKO launched on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, but PS5 players report severe performance issues (screen tearing, FPS drops, crashes, and lobby lag); PC and Xbox versions appear smoother, with speculation that the PS5’s 120Hz/v-sync setup might be to blame. Console reviews aren’t yet available.

via Kotaku|

#2xko #fps-drops #league-of-legends

gaming2 months ago•4 min saved

2XKO Makes PS5 Debut as Free-To-Play Fighting Brawler

2XKO, the League of Legends–based fighting game, arrives on PS5 as a free-to-play title with cosmetic monetization, a ~6.8GB install, and solid online netcode following its PC early access run.

via Push Square|

#2xko #fighting-game #free-to-play

gaming2 months ago•2 min saved

2XKO Season 1 Arrives on Console Amid Extended Downtime

Riot Games announced the exact timing for 2XKO Season 1: PC and consoles go live around 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Jan 20, 2026, with a lengthy maintenance window from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT that day. If you’ve logged in before, you can still play offline during the outage. Caitlyn joins Season 1’s roster, and Riot plans five seasons in 2026 with one new fighter roughly every two months, aiming for 16 champions by year’s end. The existing roster includes Ahri, Blitzcrank, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Jinx, Teemo, Vi, Warwick, and Yasuo; some champs are free in online modes while others require purchase, and offline trials remain available.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #caitlyn #gaming

gaming2 months ago•33 min saved

2XKO Season 1 Patch Shakes Up Meta, Adds Cross-Platform Progression

Season 1 patch for 2XKO launches tomorrow on Xbox Series and PS5, delivering broad balance changes to all 11 fighters (Ahri, Blitzcrank, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Jinx, Teemo, Vi, Warwick, Yasuo), tweaks to projectiles, movement, and assists, plus bug fixes, all while preserving cross-platform progression.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #balancing #cross-platform

gaming2 months ago•8 min saved

Xbox Week Ahead: FFVII Remake Intergrade, 2XKO Lead 20+ New Titles

The Jan 19–23 Xbox lineup features two major releases (2XKO and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade), three Xbox Game Pass drops including Resident Evil Village, and a broad slate of indie titles filling out the week.

via Pure Xbox|

#2xko #final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade #game-pass

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

2XKO trims 2026 season plan to three while keeping five champion releases

Riot’s 2XKO update cuts 2026 content seasons from five to three but keeps five champion releases (beginning with Caitlyn and the second champion in Season 1). Battle Pass and Ranked resets will be realigned, and store/mission updates shift to Thursdays starting Jan 29. The game launches Jan 20 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with Season 1 specifics and movelist details coming next week.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #battle-pass #caitlyn

gaming2 months ago•3 min saved

2XKO Season 1 Battle Pass Debuts Free, Premium, and Ultra Tiers

2XKO reveals Season 1 Battle Pass with three tiers—Free, Premium, and Ultra—offering escalating rewards such as Chromacrash skins for Ekko, Jinx, Caitlyn, and Warwick (Ultra adds Arcane Caitlyn and more extras). The Free pass includes Warwick skins and avatar gear, while Ultra packs additional items like 10 level skips and a player card. Prices are expected around Premium $10 (1,000 KO Points) and Ultra $35 (3,500 KO Points), with Season 1 launching January 20, 2026 and lasting about two months as Riot plans five seasons in 2026. Riot has also released related Caitlyn trailers and balance notes for Season 1.

via EventHubs|

#2xko #battle-pass #gaming