On December 30th, in a now privated video, Riot accidentally leaked the official launch date for 2XKO. Initially, Riot Games confirmed the launch to be in January 2026, but the official launch date is now set to be January 20th, 2026 and will be launched on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
2XKO is a 2v2 tag team fighter game based on League of Legends characters. The game will be free-to-play, but players can buy content such as battle passes and cosmetics to customise their favourite champions.
Check out our review of 2XKO here.
What Characters Can You Play?
At launch, players can pick any of the 11 characters, and soon, Caitlyn will be joining the game. The champions currently available are: 
Ahri, 
Blitzcrank, 
Braum, 
Darius, 
Ekko, 
Illaoi, 
Jinx, 
Teemo, 
Vi, 
Warwick and 
Yasuo.
There will be 6 champions unlocked automatically, including Ahri, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi and Yasuo. You will need to unlock the remaining champions by either having 10,000 credits, using 1000 "KO Points" or using 1 Champion Token.
Ahri, The Nine-Tailed Fox
Ahri is a fox-like vastaya who can manipulate her prey's emotions and consume their essence. She’s a highly mobile mage with tons of pressure tools at her disposal.
Blitzcrank, The Great Steam Golem
Though this big, metal golem was originally made for waste disposal, Blitzcrank now uses their mechanical powers to help people in other ways. Using their rocket fists to pull opponents close, Blitz follows up with potent grabs and energy bursts.
Braum, The Heart of The Freljord
Braum roams the frostbitten wilds of the Freljord, lending his shield to those in need. He deploys defensive utility, close-range attacks, and an army of poros to protect his allies and freeze enemies in their tracks.
Darius, The Hand of Noxus
Rising from humble origins to become a bringer of true carnage, Darius cleaves through the empire’s enemies. He’s a mid-range fighter with attacks just as brutal and deadly as his axe.
Ekko, The Boy Who Shattered Time
A prodigy from the rough streets of Zaun, Ekko manipulates time to twist any situation to his advantage. Using his own invention, the Z-Drive, he thrives in pressure mixups and burst mobility.
Illaoi, The Kraken Priestess
The Truth-Bearer of Nagakabouros, Illaoi wields a massive totem to test the will of her enemies and summon spectral tentacles to fight by her side. She's a high-damage lockdown bruiser who overwhelms enemies with pressure as immense as her faith.
Jinx, The Loose Cannon
With an arsenal of custom guns, traps, and explosives, Jinx unleashes mayhem wherever she goes. She excels at zoning enemies, overwhelming them with colorful destruction from afar.
Teemo, The Swift Scout
A proud Bandle Scout, Teemo never misses an opportunity to earn a merit badge. Armed with his trusty scout utensils, this yordle is a deceptive ranged fighter with a knapsack full of tricks.
Vi, The Piltover Enforcer
Vi is an impulsive power-puncher who lives to throw hands. Armed with hextech gauntlets and slick boxing footwork, she excels at closing the distance and clobbering foes with haymakers.
Warwick, The Uncages Wrath of Zaun
An infamous and vicious beast from the depths of Zaun, Warwick’s howl strikes fear into the heart of his opponents. Using powerful teeth and claws, and a relentless rushdown approach, Warwick mauls opponents with varied and unpredictable angles of attack.
Yasuo, The Unforgiven
An Ionian of deep resolve, Yasuo is an agile swordsman who wields the air itself against his enemies. He excels at mid-range, using the power of the wind to dash through opponents and block projectiles.
There is a lot of champions that can be added to the roster in 2XKO. In LoL, there are over 170 different champions, so we should be seeing lots of new champions hitting the arena very soon. Here's our list of characters we think should be added soon!