2XKO Launch Date Leaked for January 20, 2026

Riot Games' highly anticipated free-to-play fighting game, 2XKO, is set to launch on January 20, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, following an accidental leak in a promotional trailer. The reveal came after the video briefly appeared on the official 2XKO YouTube channel on December 30, 2025, before being set to private, as reported by multiple observers who captured the details.

The trailer confirmed the exact date, aligning with Riot's earlier announcement of a January 2026 release window. This marks the end of the game's early access period on PC, which began on October 7, 2025, after several closed and open beta tests. Console players, who last accessed a build in August 2024, will finally join the fray, potentially expanding the game's audience significantly. PS5, in particular, has long been a preferred platform for fighting games, and developers expect it to attract the bulk of new players.

Originally unveiled in 2019 as Project L, 2XKO reimagines characters from Riot's popular multiplayer online battle arena game, League of Legends, in a 2v2 tag-team format. Players switch between a "Point" fighter for direct combat and an "Assist" for support,...