Riot is ending 2XKO development less than a year after launch
Riot Games is ending active development of 2XKO in December 2026 after failing to retain enough players, although the League fighting game will remain playable.
Riot Games has announced the end of active development for 2XKO, its League of Legends fighting game, in December 2026. This announcement follows the game's launch less than a year ago, as Riot has concluded that the game did not see enough player retention to maintain a sustainable path. Despite this, Riot will keep 2XKO running through the end of 2026, with new champions Lux arriving in September and Samira in October.
The game's development will conclude with a final bug-fix patch in December. Riot's decision stems from the game's inability to attract a sufficient number of players who remained engaged over time. The fighting-game community's reaction is mixed, as some praised 2XKO's gameplay and accessibility, while others questioned its long-term viability, smaller roster, 2v2 format, and previous development cuts.
The game's failure to achieve player retention is not due to player disinterest but rather the inherent challenges of sustaining live services for fighting games.
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