2XKO Is the Name of Riot’s Project L, Launching in 2025 for PC and Consoles

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Today, Riot Games has finally revealed the name of its long-awaited Project L fighting game: it will be called 2XKO.

We first heard that the former developers of Rising Thunder were making a fighting game at Riot back in August 2019. Development was a slow burn afterward, with developers only making occasional announcements, such as when they confirmed it would be free to play.

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Now, Riot is saying that 2XKO will be fully released next year for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X. They are promising high levels of mastery, limitless player expression, and adrenaline-inducing
competition while offering streamlined controls and gameplay mechanics that enable "faster fun. Key features include:

Duo-Play - In addition to the classic one-on-one competition, Duo Play allows players to
play with each other on the same team
● 2v2 co-op tag team play allows players to pair up with a friend, offering new ways
to play outside of pure 1v1 competition
League’s Runeterra - 2XKO is a stylish fighter set in a uniquely modern expression of
League of Legends’ Runeterra
● Iconic LoL champions are reflected in new and exciting ways yet always remain
true to their core.
Controls - 2XKO’s streamlined controls and gameplay mechanics help players learn
through play itself
● Streamlined controls enable faster fun while preserving the game’s high level of
depth and mastery
FGC Focus- 2XKO embraces the values and ethos of the FGC with a grassroots
approach to building and connecting players to the broader fighting game community
● 2XKO will bring the rivalry and camaraderie of an IRL arcade to a live service,
online game

The game will be playable at various venues this year, beginning with Evo Japan in April 2024. Riot also hopes to enable at-home testing before the end of 2024. If you're interested, you can register on the official 2XKO website.