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Riot co-founder doesn't think 2XKO was 'a mistake' but perhaps a tough sell: 'You're not just competing against games, you're competing against everything'
Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill discussed the decision to cease future development on the fighting game 2XKO, stating it was not a mistake but a difficult market to succeed in. He explained that the game struggled to gain sustainable momentum against the overwhelming competition for player attention and time, despite its quality and innovative features. Merrill affirmed that Riot Games remains committed to taking risks and developing new titles, including an unannounced MMO.
2XKO wasn't a "mistake," Riot's Marc Merrill says. "We delivered a game that took risks"
Riot Games Co-Founder Marc Merrill stated that 2XKO was not a mistake, but a game that took risks, despite its development ending. He acknowledged the challenges of the fighting game market and the difficulty of sustaining live service titles in a competitive landscape. While 2XKO did not achieve critical mass, Merrill expressed pride in the team's effort and commitment to taking big swings with future projects.
Riot Games sunsets active development on 2XKO as it costs "substantially more to operate than it brings in"
Riot Games is ending active development on its free-to-play fighting game 2XKO in December due to high operating costs and flat engagement. Servers will remain online beyond 2026, and the game will continue to be playable for free on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Riot will issue refunds for in-game currency and has unlocked most gameplay content, including all champion characters, with upcoming patches.
Riot Games downsizes 2XKO team, about 80 employees affected
Riot Games has downsized the development team for its free-to-play fighting game 2XKO, affecting approximately 80 employees. Executive producer Tom Cannon stated the decision was made because the game has not reached a level of player engagement to support the current team size long-term. The company is providing affected workers with support and severance packages.
