2024 is and will be a very special year for the League of Legends universe. Beyond the changes and news that are on the way in the popular MOBA, it must also be taken into account that In a matter of a few months it will celebrate its 15th anniversary. As time goes by, the franchise does not stop growing, as we have seen lately with the launch of several spin-off titles under the Riot Forge label.
However, due to the layoffs that have occurred in recent weeks At Riot Games, this division has closed its doors, which does not mean that the rest of the projects the company had in hand have suffered the same consequences. One of the most anticipated and most promising of all of them is the fighting game 2XKO, which we are going to tell you about everything we know about him with information that we will update as more details come to light.
Release date
The release date of 2XKO It still remains a bit up in the air. The only thing that is certain about this is that Riot Games intends to publish it sometime in 2025. On the other hand, what is certain are the platforms on which it can be played, so PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC have been chosen.
Furthermore, great news is that the title will follow the same business model as the company’s other works, which means that it will be completely free since the first day. It is expected that it will contain internal purchases of some kind, but at the moment nothing has been specified in this regard.
Development news
For the announcement of 2XKO you have to go back to October 2019at which time Riot Games made a very special League of Legends event on the occasion of its tenth anniversary. That was when he revealed that he had in his hands a series of video games of different genres that had nothing to do with his MOBA, among which was this new work.
At the time he became known under the code name Project L and since then it has been seen on occasion with new videos in the form of gameplay or development diaries to present some of its most important mechanics or features. Even so, the game has gone largely unnoticed for almost five years until February 22, 2024.
That day was chosen by Riot Games to surprise announce that Project L would be renamed 2XKO, a name that has not left anyone indifferent. In fact, many have wondered how it is pronounced, which is why the team has had no choice but to go on stage to point out that it is exactly as it is written.
For the rest, there is still a lot of work ahead, but those responsible are confident that it will be a game that will delight fans of this universe and fans of fighting games. What’s more, until They are counting on the support of experts in this genre to obtain the best possible result.
The confirmed characters
In a fighting game it is important to have a large roster of characters so that each one can choose their favorite or the one that best suits their style or way of fighting. Of course, in the case of 2XKO It should not be a problem considering that League of Legends has more than 160 different champions, although only the presence of seven of them has been confirmed here, which are the following:
Darius
Without a doubt, Darius stands out for his corpulence and his gigantic ax, with which he is able to hook his opponents and pull them towards him to inflict bleed damage. While they remain in that state they take more damage than normal, even if they block the hits, so the only way to eliminate it is to hit Darius or his partner.
Ahri
Ahri is one of the most beloved characters in LoL, so in combat she will show how powerful she is with her spells and agile movements. Her special ability allows her to extend combos or attack from a medium distance, being able to store up to three charges, although she will have to stay still to recharge this ability.
Echo
Ekko aims to be one of the most versatile characters which has several special moves. One of them will allow him to launch a projectile that slows down opponents, while another is the ability to generate images of himself performing the same movements with a two-second delay, so he can rewind time and return to that spot.
Yasuo
There is no no more skilled swordsman than Yasuo, something he will show off in every fight he participates in. This will lead him to unleash some very devastating rapid movements, including his wall of wind with which he can destroy any projectile that is about to hit him or even return it.
Illaoi, Katarina and Jinx
As for the three remaining champions who we know will not miss the party of mamporros, such as Illaoi, Katarina and Jinx, it has not yet been revealed what their respective move sets will be or the special attacks with which they will wreak havoc on their adversaries. . In any case, taking into account how the rest will perform, it is normal to expect them to fight the same as they do in MOBA games.
The brutal combats and its gameplay
Previously we were able to verify that the confirmed characters will have their own movements that will make them unique compared to others. However, everyone will have certain universal skills by being able to execute weak, normal and strong attacks that will vary depending on the direction in which it is pointed. In addition, they can also adopt defensive positions to block any blow or to send the opponent away if pressed at the right time.
In any case, the most important thing of all is that all fights will be two against two. Each team will be made up of two champions, one of them being the main one who will distribute tow most of the time, while the other acts as an assistant who can be called upon to lend a hand at specific times.
Champions can be swapped between them at any time until both of the same team have been defeated, at which point the match will end. On the other hand, up to four people can join together in the same game thanks to the multiplayer mode Double Duelsin which each player controls one of the characters, which emphasizes cooperation and coming together to perform devastating combos.
In addition, it can also happen that one only controls the two characters on the same side and faces off against two people. On the other hand, before starting each combat you will have to choose the fusion systemwhich will grant certain special bonuses, such as allowing both champions to combine their ultimate abilities or increasing the power of the wizard’s actions.
Trailers and videos
2XKO is putting all its efforts into becoming a spectacular fighting game, although it still has to rain too much until it is finished, so we will have to remain attentive to any news that Riot Games reveals until the game arrives in 2025. PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
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