Riot launches 2XKO Early Access with new cinematic and Ties That Bind

Riot Games released a new cinematic and its official theme song, Ties That Bind, on October 7, 2025, to mark the Early Access launch of 2XKO, the studio's 2v2 tag fighting game based on League of Legends. The four minute trailer features several playable champions in intense team battles and is accompanied by a vocal performance from Courtney LaPlante, lead singer of the band Spiritbox. Riot also confirmed the addition of Warwick as a playable champion in Early Access, bringing the launch roster to 11 characters.

The cinematic pairs Ekko and Ahri against Yasuo and the newly revealed Warwick, illustrating the title's tagteam combat and offering scenes that suggest character-based story beats and rivalries. The theme song, available on streaming platforms, was written and sung by LaPlante, with Spiritbox guitarist and producer Mike Stringer credited as a contributor to the track. LaPlante and Spiritbox have recently reached several career milestones, including RIAA recognition and high-profile collaborations, and the band remains on tour this year.

2XKO, originally developed under the name Project L, moves from a closed beta that began on September 9, 2025 into Early Access. Riot...