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Riot Games has announced that its free-to-play tag-team fighting game 2XKO will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in January 2026. Players can now wishlist the game through the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. This marks the title’s first console release following its PC debut earlier this year.
2XKO originally entered Early Access on October 7 for PC through a direct client download. The console launch is expected to broaden its audience and further establish the game within the competitive fighting game landscape ahead of its planned esports initiatives.
A Closer Look at the 2XKO Experience
Riot Games describes 2XKO as a fast-paced, two-versus-two fighting game built around teamwork, synergy, and versatility. Players can fight solo by controlling both characters on their team or partner up with a friend to take on opponents together. The game emphasizes flexible playstyles through its Fuse system, which introduces special modifiers that shift how a team performs in battle.
The roster features iconic champions from League of Legends, each reimagined with new fighting game movesets. These characters battle across detailed stages inspired by the world of Runeterra, supported by stylized 2D visuals and original musical tracks that shape each match’s atmosphere.
Online Features and Competitive Play
2XKO places strong emphasis on online play and community interaction through a virtual arcade-style hub. Players can join Ranked, Casual, or Private lobbies depending on the experience they want, whether competitive, social, or spectator-focused. Riot Games has built the game on robust rollback netcode supported by modern anti-cheat systems to maintain smooth, fair online matches.
A new developer diary has also been released, giving players another look at the game’s development progress and upcoming features as the console launch approaches.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Riot Games plans to expand 2XKO further in 2026 with organized competitive events and a dedicated tournament series. With its console debut set for January, the game enters a pivotal year as it aims to secure a place in both the casual and professional fighting game communities.
2XKO will be free-to-play at launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, continuing Riot’s approach of supporting its games with ongoing updates, community-focused features, and long-term content plans.
If you want to catch up with more updates, you can check out 2XKO’s official X account.
