Summary
Riot Games has opened closed alpha test sign-ups for2XKO, the fighting game based on the developer’sLeague of Legendsfranchise. Originally revealed asProject L, thisLeague of Legendsfighting game is one way of expanding the IP into other ventures. The game was first revealed in 2019, showing off a 2v2 tag-team-based fighting system, similar to theMarvel vs. Capcomseries or Arc System Works’Dragon Ball FighterZorBlazBlue Cross Tag Battle.2XKOfeatures a number of familiar playable champions fromLeague of Legends, like Ekko, Ahri, and Yasuo in its roster.
After a seemingly troubled production period,Riot Games re-revealed2XKOwith a gameplay trailer, which also contained a rough launch window of 2025. Riot Games executive producer Tom Cannon also teased fans about when they can finally play 2XKO for the first time, with one of the hands-on playtests of the game being held at the April Evo Japan 2024 event. Players were also promised at-home closed alpha tests by Cannon, which would be happening throughout the year. Sign-ups for these alpha tests are open now and will be running in August.
In a new update video with executive producer Tom Cannon,2XKOdirector Shaun Rivera, and Sajam, the three discuss the game’s upcoming alpha test and what to expect. According to Cannon, this will be an online exclusive playtest, with no offline play in this version. This demo will contain an early version of2XKO’s tag-based fighting gameplay, with this test giving the players the chance to communicate and give feedback on the game directly to the developers to further refine the game as it’s being developed.Sign-ups for2XKO’s alpha playtestare open now, with it running from August 8-19, 2024. The playtest will also only be available in certain regions.
What to Know About 2XKO’s Alpha Test
Players will be able to play thisfighting game demo on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X/S. to participate in2XKO’s alpha test, players need to have a Riot Games account and must fill out a survey before August 8. Players will then be randomly selected and sent an email that includes information about how to download the game. There is also a friend referral program, where players who are selected will get an additional link that grants access to the Alpha Lab. This link can only be redeemed once, and players who access the game through this method won’t receive a referral link to share.
Riot also posted an extensive FAQ, answering things like if players want to livestream the game or if they could run a2XKOtournament using the Alpha Lab. Riot plans to hold more public testsbefore2XKO’s 2025 launch, with future dates and times being revealed later on.
League of Legends
WHERE TO PLAY
League of Legends is one of the best MOBAs in the world, allowing players to duke it out against each other or bots in a variety of game modes. There are tons of champions to choose from in LoL, with favorites like Yasuo, Graves, Nasus, Poppy, and more, with new champions like Vex and Viego recently joining the crew.
