2XKO's Release Window Is Perfect For League Of Legends Fans But Terrible For The Game Itself

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Riot Games' upcoming fighting game (formerly ) is set for a 2025 release window, introducing a brand-new game featuring the many iconic characters from . With a bright, flashy art style and fast-paced combat, there is no doubt that many will want to get their hands on this game to experience it for themselves. However, is not the only fighting game set to come out during this release window, meaning that Riot Games has some very stiff competition ahead if it hopes to make its newest game a success.

is described as a free to play 2v2 team-based fighting game, and is set to feature numerous iconic champions from across the franchise, with multiple representatives from all regions of Runeterra. With so much exciting content in store, many fans will want to get their hands on this game, but only time will tell if the rest of the gaming community will also be just as interested, or if they'll instead be more focused on what's still to come.

The second and final season of the hit series will release in three acts throughout the month of November this year. For anyone who fell in love with the animated series, will feature numerous characters from the show, including Jinx and Ekko. These recognizable faces will encourage many fans of the show to play when they may not have previously even considered picking up a single fighting game in the past.

Riot Games is being bashed by the League of Legends fanbase for their poor timing in introducing a potentially expensive skin amid company layoffs.

also has the added benefit of introducing fans of who aren't as familiar with the rest of 's massive roster to various other characters from the game franchise. Newcomers to the franchise can learn about iconic characters such as Ahri, Ilaoi, and Yasuo, while franchise veterans get to enjoy the years of hard work that it took to bring their favorite characters to life in an entirely new way.

Unfortunately for Riot Games, is not the only fighting game that will be released in 2025.