Riot Games Halts Development of League of Legends Fighting Game 2XKO

Riot Games has announced the end of active development for 2XKO, its fighting game based on the League of Legends universe. The project, which launched in early access on PC in October 2025 and later expanded to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, failed to meet the necessary benchmarks for long-term support.

In an official statement, Riot Games acknowledged that despite individual successes—such as new character releases and esports tournaments—the game struggled to attract a sufficient audience. Development and maintenance costs consistently outweighed revenue, and updates did not lead to sustainable engagement growth. The company emphasized that even during peak activity periods, 2XKO’s trajectory remained insufficient for profitability.

Game servers will continue operating at least until the end of 2026, with all in-game characters becoming free-to-play. Riot Games will also issue refunds to players for prior in-game purchases. This decision reflects broader challenges in the live-service gaming model, where even major studios struggle to retain audiences.

Earlier this year, Sony abandoned live-service elements in its developing multiplayer project based on the Horizon universe, while Remedy Entertainment announced the final update for FBC: Firebreak. Even Fortnite, one of the genre’s most successful titles, recently reduced staff due to declining player engagement.