Riot Games has announced it will wrap up active development on its fighting game, 2XKO, in December 2026. After a close look at the game's performance throughout the year, Riot found that player retention and new-user growth just weren't hitting the levels needed to keep things sustainable. While the game definitely found its footing with a dedicated core community, engagement levels unfortunately stayed flat despite a steady stream of updates.
It's been quite a journey for the title, which was first teased as Project L back in 2019 before its official rebrand in 2024 and Early Access launch in late 2025. Even with the addition of fan-favorite champions like Akali and Senna, along with the new PvE mode "The Climb," the game's trajectory didn't shift enough to offset operating costs that currently outweigh its revenue.
2XKO Will Remain Playable After Development Ends
The good news is that 2XKO isn't disappearing. Riot plans to roll out its remaining content before transitioning the game into a stable online state. A major update, Patch 1.3.1, is set for September 8; it will introduce Lux and unlock all champions for everyone. This patch will also streamline the experience by removing Battle Passes and ranked matchmaking, while adding much-requested features like voice chat to private lobbies.
The final major content drop arrives in October with Samira in Patch 1.3.3. After that, we might see a small bug-fix patch in December, but that will likely be the last. Rest assured, the servers will stay online, so you can continue playing on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S well into the future.
Regarding finances, Riot has already turned off KO Point purchases. If you made a purchase on or before August 20, you might be eligible for a refund. PC players can expect those to be processed by November, while console players will receive theirs through their respective platform stores.
As for the competitive side, the 2026 Competitive Series will finish its run in November. Even after active development stops, tournament organizers are still encouraged to host grassroots competitions following Riot's community guidelines.
While it marks the end of an ambitious chapter for Riot in the fighting game genre, 2XKO will live on for the community that helped build it.
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