2XKO: Key Gameplay Updates and Upcoming Alpha Lab 2 Testing Revealed

Riot Games has released a one-hour video detailing all the changes made to 2XKO over the past six months. The team also showcased gameplay featuring Jinx and shared insights about the Alpha Lab 2 testing phase.

According to 2XKO Executive Producer Tom Cannon, the team’s initial focus was on refining the core gameplay, a foundation that greatly benefited from user feedback. Now, Riot feels confident about the game’s key aspects and is ready to move on to the next stage, which brings 2XKO closer to its release. This phase includes localization, server optimization, as well as enhancements to matchmaking and user interface.

Originally, the next fighting test was planned to be more extensive, but Riot decided that this would delay the game’s launch. As a result, Alpha Lab 2 will be a relatively small event. Here’s what we know about it:

The developers are also planning a significant test of 2XKO closer to the actual release date.

They are focusing on four main elements: controls, gameplay, visual clarity, and the ability to interrupt pressure from opponents to allow for a chance at a «comeback.»

2XKO is still set to launch in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.