RIOT ENDS 2XKO ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT IN DECEMBER

Riot Games announced it will conclude active development of 2XKO, its 2v2 fighting game, in December. Despite ending development, the game will remain supported with content updates through October 2026. The decision marks a shift in Riot's development priorities for the fighting game, which entered early access in 2023. 2XKO distinguishes itself through its tag-team gameplay mechanics, setting it apart from traditional one-on-one fighting games. Players can expect continued balance patches and new content during the extended support window. The timeline provides players and the competitive community nearly two years of additional updates following the development freeze. Riot has not detailed specific reasons for ending active development or clarified what "content updates" will entail during the post-December period.