Riot Games is ending active development on 2XKO, its League of Legends fighting game, after almost a decade of development and testing. Work on remaining content will continue through 2026, with active development scheduled to finish in December.
The decision follows Riot’s assessment of 2XKO’s revenue, player retention, new-player numbers and engagement. The company said that, although many people tried the game and an active community still plays every day, too few players stayed with it to establish a sustainable future.
Riot’s full explanation is available in its official announcement.
What happens to 2XKO?
2XKO will remain playable beyond 2026 on PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X. Online servers will stay active, while offline play will not be affected. Riot said it will provide advance notice if that arrangement changes.
The final year of planned updates includes feature improvements, further content and two new champions. A December patch will concentrate on bug fixes rather than major new additions.
Riot also confirmed that it is ending sales of KO Points, the game’s premium currency, and will unlock every champion.
Refunds for 2XKO purchases
Purchases made on or before 20 August 2026 are eligible for refunds. On PC, Riot will refund KO Points and 2XKO Starter Edition purchases to the original payment method. Most PC refunds are expected within two weeks, with all PC refunds targeted for completion by November 2026.
On PlayStation and Xbox, refunds will be handled through the relevant platform and payment provider. Customer support from either platform may contact players to confirm payment details.
Riot says the refunds cover all 2XKO purchases made on or before 20 August, including KO Points and 2XKO Starter Edition purchases.
Lux and Samira are still coming
Two final champions remain scheduled for release. Lux, the Lady of Luminosity, is planned for September alongside patch 1.3.1. Riot describes her as a shoto-inspired fighter with a straightforward kit built around light-based attacks.
Samira, the Desert Rose, is due in October. She is a bounty hunter who switches between a sword and dual pistols, giving her a more flamboyant combat style.
Once those additions arrive, 2XKO is expected to reach 17 playable characters. The game’s servers will continue supporting online play after active development ends.
Why Riot is stepping back
Riot said major updates had not produced a meaningful or lasting change in the game’s trajectory. Engagement remained relatively flat, and the company stated that operating 2XKO costs substantially more than the game generates.
The fighting game launched in October 2025 after nearly ten years of development and testing. It brings selected League of Legends champions into 2v2 tag-team battles.
2XKO was also part of Evo 2026’s official tournament line-up. Riot announced two additional characters at the event, where the game ranked as the third-most popular title, behind Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8.
What this means for fighting-game fans
The announcement leaves 2XKO playable, but changes the game’s long-term outlook. Players can still download it for free on its available platforms, use the planned final content and continue playing online after December.
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