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2XKO will end active development in December 2026
Riot Games has announced that active development for their fighting game 2XKO will cease in December 2026. While all remaining revealed content, including new characters Lux and Samira, will be released, the final content patch will arrive in October, followed by a last balance and bug fix update at the year's end. Servers will remain online after development concludes, and purchases made before August 20 will be refunded.
2XKO Creative Director says creature characters like Warwick 'open doors' for future picks
2XKO Creative Director Mike Henry discussed the challenges and implications of including creature characters in the fighting game. He explained that while characters like Warwick required significant development time due to unique rigs, their successful implementation opens the door for future non-humanoid characters, potentially making similar champions easier to develop.
2XKO Creative Director on roster growth, fighter development & appearing at EVO 2026
2XKO Creative Director Mike Henry discussed the game's appearance at EVO 2026, the addition of Thresh and Senna to the roster, and the development process for new fighters. Henry highlighted the importance of community support and explained how character design decisions are influenced by internal capabilities and fan demand. Future character additions will depend on the team's ability to create new character rigs.
