Key Takeaways
1. 2XKO is a new 2v2 fighting game by Riot Games featuring characters from Arcane and League of Legends, with a stylish 2.5D graphic style.
2. The Alpha Lab 2 play test is scheduled for April 18 to 20, available to players in Brazil, Canada, and the USA on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
3. The game will launch with 10 playable champions, with a focus on getting the game into players’ hands sooner rather than delaying for more characters.
4. Additional champions will be added after the game’s release, as it will be a live service game with ongoing updates and new content.
5. Seven champions have been showcased so far, but it is unclear if Katarina, who was previously revealed, will return by the official launch.
In case you haven’t heard, 2XKO is a new 2v2 fighting game that Riot Games, the studio behind League of Legends, is currently working on. The game boasts stylish 2.5D graphics, allowing players to engage in 2v2 tag-team battles featuring characters from Arcane and League of Legends. On Friday, Riot Games held a Q&A session on the game’s Discord after providing an update on the development ahead of the Alpha Lab 2 play test, where they shared several details about the gameplay and the anticipated state of the game upon its release in 2025.
Upcoming Play Test Details
To start, it was announced that the next play test is set for April 18 to 20, limited to players in Brazil, Canada, and the USA. This Alpha Lab 2 play test will be accessible on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms. During the Q&A, the director of the game provided insights into the number of playable characters that will be available at launch.
“We will have 10 playable champions at launch,” he said. “We know this is less than what many might expect, but we faced a choice between adding more champions and delaying the release or getting it into your hands sooner, and we chose the latter.”
Future Champion Additions
The game’s director, Shaun Rivera, continued by mentioning that additional champions will be introduced after the game is released, as it develops over time.
“We also believe that experiencing these champions through solo or duo play with various combinations offers a lot for players to explore early on. Being a live service game means it will only improve from there with new champion releases and gameplay updates.”
As of now, Riot Games has showcased gameplay footage for seven champions, but it appears that the other three champions won’t be playable until the official launch later this year. Riot Games has indicated that following the Alpha Lab 2, barring any significant delays, the 2XKO team will shift focus towards the full release instead of preparing for another play test.
Known Champions List
One character that Riot Games previously revealed is Katarina, although she has been taken out of the game recently. It’s still uncertain whether she will return by the time the game launches, but it remains a possibility.
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