2XKO teases what's to come in future updates

My recent talk about layoffs revealed Riot Games' upcoming content and plans for 2XKO to reassure their players that the game is not dying. It has been a very long road 2XKOwhere the path sometimes takes some big turns. Things seemed to be on track for 2025 after Riot finally confirmed a PC launch for 2XKO on October 7, eventually expanding to PlayStation and Xbox players in January 2026.

Unfortunately, things took a surprising turn just a few weeks after 2XKO console launch. While players praised the feel and mechanics of the fighting game, Riot announced that the game did not reach the level deemed necessary to support such a large development team. Surprisingly, Riot posted around 80 2XKO developers, which amounted to half of the total development team working on the game. After the tough news, the players dreaded it 2XKO was running out of stock less than a month after official launch, although that doesn't seem to be the case at all.

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2XKO reveals upcoming plans and characters

In a new blog post from Shaun Rivera regarding the future of the game, fans were given a preview of what Riot Games is planning for both the short and long term. Of course, characters are an important part of fighting games and while many were surprised by the small launch roster of champions for 2XKORiot continues to expand the range every season.

While Caitlin was the first champion to join under 2XKO season 1, Riot revealed a quick look at the next two characters coming to the game: Akali and Senna. For many fans, Akali was a highly requested character, a ninja-like character from the Runeterra universe, who uses a kunai and kusarigama to move quickly and hit opponents quickly.

Also revealed was Senna, a character who wields a massive relic gun and wields the power of light and shadow. Using the gun, Senna can shoot at the opponent from range, but instead of just zoning them out, she can rush them down using her twist form to get in close and mix them up. Rivera is quick to mention that both of the characters showcased are still in development, but they will share more about both of them at a later date.

In addition to new champion reveals, the blog also gave fans insight into what else the team is working on, including fixes for current issues like screen tearing on console versions of 2XKO. Riot focuses on three core elements i 2XKOtake advantage of the game's unique Duo Play mechanic by introducing a local version to support co-op co-op when you go online. Rivera also mentioned that the skill ceiling won't change, doubling the “sauce” each character has while making each champion's strengths and weaknesses clearer. Finally, the team will continue to push how 2XKO supported through tournaments and communities.

Who is that character?

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Although the news is ultimately good for players worried about it 2XKO may be dying or at least slowing game support after the latest cancellation announcement, many are still trying to figure out how the game even ended up in this position so early after launch. While some have indicated that the marketing has not been as strong as it could have been, many have pointed the finger at cosmetic pricing, a common problem between all Riot Games that Valorant and League of Legends.

Given that Riot's games are free to play, the studio finds other ways to monetize its players. Largely that means cosmetic items and season passes. Following in the footsteps of Riot's other games, 2XKO fans already seem to be frustrated with the cosmetic awards in the game. Most character skins cost around $20, with bundles pushing the price levels even higher, like the Season 1 Arcade Megabundle coming in at an eye-watering $80. Even the Arcane set for Vi, Jinx, and Ekko, which fans have praised for how authentic they look to the Netflix series, can only be unlocked by purchasing a $100 starter pack.