Riot Games Leaks 2XKO Launch Date

Riot Games’ free to play 2v2 fighter 2XKO (ex-Project L) is dropping its full release on January 20, 2026, across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S exposed in a trailer briefly uploaded to the official YouTube channel on December 30, 2025, before vanishing into private mode.

PC players have been grinding Early Access since October, but consoles join the tag team chaos next month, kicking off Season 1 with cross play and progress.

2XKO gameplay screenshot showing Yasuo vs Darius

 

The Trailer Slip Up

FGC fans screenshotted the hype reel from @Play2XKO YouTube, pinpointing the date amid console teases and Caitlyn’s roster debut.

Not Riot’s first leak, Blitzcrank spoiled via website art earlier; The Game Awards hinted at consoles.

Blitzcrank vs Jinx gameplay screenshot

Launch Platforms

Launch Roster

11 LoL champs ready for 2v2 combos: Ahri, Blitzcrank, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Jinx, Teemo, Vi, Warwick, Yasuo

Caitlyn joins post launch in Season 1.

Monetization: F2P with Battle Pass/cosmetics, FGC gripes high skin prices, but Riot pledges esports focus, 20 sanctioned tourneys (5 majors) in 2026, prize pool skins via “Frame Perfect” line.

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