Riot’s fighting game ‘2XKO’ comes to consoles early next year

After years of anticipation since its initial tease as ‘Project L', Riot Games has confirmed that its League of Legends-based tag fighter, 2XKO, will officially launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in January 2026.

The console debut will coincide with the launch of Season 1 across all platforms, marking a significant milestone for the title, which has been in PC Early Access since October 2025. This simultaneous rollout ensures that the player base remains unified, with Riot confirming cross-platform progression. Console players will not be left behind, as a catch-up mechanism will allow them to earn or unlock content from the PC-exclusive early access period, including champions, skins, and mastery rewards.

Season 1 is set to bring substantial new content, headlined by the arrival of a new champion to the roster. Additionally, Riot is doubling down on the esports ecosystem with the introduction of the “Frame Perfect” skin line. A portion of the proceeds from these skins will go directly to tournament organisers to support prize pools and production costs.

Riot has also unveiled the 2026 Competitive Series, a global circuit developed in partnership with independent event organisers. The series will feature twenty sanctioned events, including five major tournaments. The competitive calendar kicks off almost immediately after launch, with the first event scheduled for January 29th, 2026, at Frosty Faustings.

KitGuru says: Have you already tried 2XKO, or were you waiting for the console release?

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