2XKO enters PC early access Oct 7 as Teemo joins roster

Riot Games will move its 2v2 fighting game 2XKO out of closed beta and into early access on Tuesday, October 7, launching on Windows PC at 11 a.m. Eastern. The developer said the early access period will begin with Season 0 and include the tenth roster member, Teemo. Riot confirmed players who participated in the closed beta will not have their progress reset when early access begins.

The closed beta, which began on September 16, attracted strong player interest and largely positive feedback. Early impressions cited the game’s tag team mechanics, fast-paced combat and parrying system as highlights. Practice and ranked modes have been singled out for helping players learn character matchups and team synergies, while Riot has rolled out multiple balance patches during the beta, including changes on September 23 that adjusted Vi and Blitzcrank.

Riot described early access as the next step in the game’s rollout rather than a final release. The studio said it plans a seasonal roadmap for 2026, with multiple seasons each adding a new character, a new battle pass and seasonal rank resets. Executive producer Tom Cannon said there will be no further content wipes when the title...