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Riot’s 2XKO Sets January 20 Launch Across PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

The move from PC testing to a cross-platform release emphasizes rollback netcode with anti-cheat for stable online play.

Overview

  • Riot briefly published an announcement trailer on YouTube that was then made private, revealing the January 20 release date.
  • The free-to-play 2v2 tag fighter features League of Legends champions, assist-driven combat, and a Fuse system that customizes team playstyles.
  • Progress earned during the October 2025 PC Early Access will persist into the full release with no additional account wipes.
  • Launch builds include rollback netcode and robust anti-cheat tools aimed at delivering low-latency, fair online matches.
  • Riot plans seasonal live-service updates with new champions, balance patches, and cosmetic Battle Passes, alongside a 2026 competitive rollout supporting major FGC events.