Riot Reveals Project L's Official Name: 2XKO

Riot Games has officially rebranded its long-anticipated fighting game, previously known as Project L, as 2XKO. The announcement confirms that the 2v2 team-based title is scheduled for a 2025 release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and PC platforms. This development marks a significant milestone in the project's lifecycle, transitioning from internal development to a more public-facing phase.

The company intends to increase community engagement throughout 2024 by sharing gameplay details, artistic assets, and musical updates via social media and development blogs. As part of this outreach, a playable demo is slated for exhibition at Evo Japan in April. Furthermore, Riot Games is preparing for a broader testing phase, with tentative plans to initiate at-home playtesting before the end of 2024. Interested participants are currently being directed to the official website to sign up for these opportunities.

While the game draws inspiration from established tag-team fighting titles such as the Marvel vs. Capcom and Tekken Tag Tournament series, Riot Games has yet to finalize its strategy regarding the title's role in the competitive esports landscape. It remains unclear whether 2XKO will integrate into existing fighting game community circuits, establish its own dedicated global tournament structure, or utilize a hybrid approach. The project continues to evolve with a focus on incorporating player feedback to refine the experience ahead of its commercial launch.