Battles commence in 2XKO, Riot's new fighting game, set to debut in beta this September. Cross-progression between PC and Xbox versions is promised, and a character from Arcane will be added to the lineup.
Riot Games has announced that the closed beta for its upcoming title, 2XKO, will commence on September 9, 2025, exclusively for PC players. The beta is an invite-only test phase, and there's currently no confirmation that it will immediately transition into early access [1][2][3][5].
Interested individuals can apply for the closed beta via the official 2XKO website. Those who participated in Alpha Lab 1 or 2 tests on PC, or console playtests, are already eligible for the closed beta.
Cross-progression is supported in 2XKO, allowing players who start on PC during the closed beta to switch to consoles later without losing their progress. However, console support, including for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, is planned for a later date and is not available during the closed beta phase [1].
2XKO is a free-to-play game. One of the playable characters confirmed for the game is Vi, but it's unclear at this time if her cupcake partner will also be included.
For Xbox Game Pass subscribers, there's potential for benefits when 2XKO launches, similar to the benefits in League of Legends and Valorant. Riot Games has a longstanding agreement with Xbox, which could offer advantages to Game Pass subscribers in 2XKO [6].
The closed beta for 2XKO will continue after its launch, potentially evolving into early access. However, there's no official announcement regarding an early access launch date yet. The development team has not yet revealed details about any specific characters that might be added to the playable roster beyond Vi.
Stay tuned for more updates on 2XKO as they become available.
References: [1] Riot Games. (n.d.). 2XKO FAQ. Retrieved from https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/faq [2] Riot Games. (n.d.). 2XKO Closed Beta. Retrieved from https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/closed-beta [3] Riot Games. (n.d.). 2XKO Cross-Progression. Retrieved from https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/cross-progression [4] Riot Games. (n.d.). 2XKO Playable Characters. Retrieved from https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/playable-characters [5] Riot Games. (n.d.). 2XKO Early Access. Retrieved from https://2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/early-access [6] Riot Games. (n.d.). Riot Games and Xbox Partnership. Retrieved from https://www.riotgames.com/news/riot-games-and-xbox-partnership
- The closed beta for the forthcoming game, 2XKO, is scheduled to start on September 9, 2025, but it will only be accessible for PC players.
- Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 console support, along with specific character additions, are planned for a later date and are not available during the closed beta phase.
- Riot Games has a partnership with Xbox, which might offer advantages to Xbox Game Pass subscribers when 2XKO launches, mirroring the benefits in League of Legends and Valorant.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in 2XKO, as details about the early access launch, new playable characters, and additional updates are yet to be revealed.
