The situation of 2XKO, the fighting game set in the League of Legends universe, has taken an unexpected turn for Riot Games. After failing to meet high commercial and popularity expectations, the company underwent a restructuring that resulted in over 80 layoffs in its development team.
However, Riot has issued a statement to assure the community that they have no plans to discontinue the title and that they will continue to release additional content in the coming months.
Riot continues to trust 2XKO
According to the announcement, 2XKO will focus on the existing fighting game community, rather than trying to attract a broader audience. According to Riot, “we are going to double down on our efforts to create content aimed at the members of the ‘fighting game community’ who love the genre.”
This approach includes the implementation of a local play duo mode, the promotion of a competitive environment, and balance adjustments to the game.
In addition, the arrival of two new characters to the game’s roster has been confirmed: Akali and Senna, both popular within the League of Legends community. Akali is expected to be included in the game at the beginning of the next season, while Senna should be incorporated shortly after.
Although these characters are well received, the lack of clarity regarding long-term plans for 2XKO has left players with doubts about the future of the season system and the arrival of new champions throughout the year.
As Riot Games embarks on this new approach for 2XKO, many are wondering not only about the immediate updates but also about their strategic plans for the coming years.Can Riot Games clarify their roadmap for the game in the future? Only time will tell.
