Riot Games has confirmed that active development on 2XKO will end at the close of 2026, but the League of Legends-based fighting game still has several important updates planned before development winds down. Riot says it will finish work already in progress, add two final champions, make major changes to the game’s systems and keep the servers running beyond 2026.
The announcement does not mean that 2XKO will suddenly disappear. Instead, Riot is preparing the game for a long-term online state with the remaining planned content being released before active development ends.
Lux Arrives in September
The next major addition is Lux, who will launch with Patch 1.3.1 on September 8. Riot describes Lux as a shoto-inspired fighter with a relatively straightforward kit that uses the power of light during combat.
The September update will also introduce several major changes to the game. Riot plans to unlock all champions for every player, meaning players will no longer need to purchase or unlock individual fighters.
The update will also remove Battle Passes, KO Points, Champion Tokens, seasons and events as part of Riot’s effort to simplify the game’s long-term operation. Ranked mode will also be removed, while Casual matchmaking will be streamlined into a single player pool for each server.
Private lobbies will remain available, and Riot plans to add voice chat and a larger map to Private lobbies, allowing as many as 40 players in one lobby.
Samira Will Be the Final Champion
The biggest remaining content release will arrive in October with Patch 1.3.3, which will introduce Samira, the Desert Rose.
Samira will be the final champion added to 2XKO. Riot describes her as a bounty hunter who switches between a sword and dual pistols, giving her a flashy and aggressive fighting style.
The October update will also include the remaining skins and cosmetic content in the 2XKO Ultimate Bundle. Players who already own the bundle will automatically receive the additional items.
Most importantly, Riot has confirmed that Patch 1.3.3 will be the final major content update for 2XKO.
December Patch Will Focus on Bugs
Riot may release one final update in December, designated Patch 1.3.5. Unlike the September and October updates, this patch is not expected to introduce major new content.
Instead, it will primarily focus on bug fixes and polishing the game before active development officially concludes. Riot says the December patch will be released if required.
This means players should not expect another champion, major game mode or substantial content expansion after Samira’s October release.
Competitive Support Continues Through 2026
2XKO’s competitive scene will also continue receiving support through the end of the year. Riot says the Competitive Series will remain unchanged through 2026, including prize support for Major and Challenger events.
The final Competitive Series event is scheduled for November. After 2026, tournament organisers will still be able to run 2XKO events under Riot’s Community Competition Guidelines.
2XKO Servers Will Stay Online
Perhaps the most important detail for existing players is that Riot is not shutting down 2XKO.
After active development ends, the servers will remain online, and the game will continue to be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Offline play will also remain unaffected.
Riot is also unlocking all champions and making significant portions of the game’s cosmetic content easier to obtain. These changes are designed to allow the remaining community to continue playing without requiring the same level of ongoing live-service development.
For 2XKO players, the roadmap is therefore fairly clear: Lux arrives in September, Samira arrives in October, November brings the final Competitive Series event, and December may bring a final bug-fix patch. After that, Riot plans to keep the game playable online rather than shutting it down completely.
The end of active development marks a disappointing moment for the game’s community, but Riot’s decision to leave the servers running means 2XKO will still have a future as a playable fighting game even after its development cycle comes to an end.
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