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Riot Games 2XKO development cancellation

Overview

Riot Games announced it is ceasing development on its 2D fighting game, 2XKO, following low player counts since its January launch. The company outlined final content updates for the title, including a September 8 patch featuring the character Lux, balance adjustments, new skins, and a new stage.

During a panel at PAX West, Riot co-founder Marc Merrill clarified that while 2XKO was not a mistake, it failed to reach the profitability necessary to sustain development due to intense competition for user time. Merrill noted that while the studio delivered a high-quality game that took risks with its tag-team mechanics, it could not maintain the player retention required for a live-service model.

Riot confirmed it will end support for the game later this year and will issue refunds for in-game purchases. Despite the cancellation, Merrill described the company’s League of Legends-themed MMO as its ‘holy grail’ and expressed optimism regarding its continued development.

Entities

Riot Games · 2XKO · Lux · PAX West · Marc Merrill

Timeline

6 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Riot Games to end support for 2XKO fighting game
Riot Games is discontinuing its fighting game 2XKO due to profitability issues, though co-founder Marc Merrill maintains it was not a mistake. Development of the League of Legends MMO continues.
17 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Riot Games to end development on 2XKO fighting game
Riot Games is ceasing development on its fighting game 2XKO. Final updates will include the character Lux and balance patches before the project concludes following low player engagement.

Sources

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