Riot Games has announced that 2XKO, its ambitious tag-team fighter based on League of Legends champions, will cease new content development at the end of the year and transition into a maintenance-only phase.

Riot Games confirmed the news on its official website on August 20, citing high operational costs relative to revenue and stagnant player metrics as the primary reasons for the decision. The developer noted that despite attempts to expand the player base through new content and improved combat environments, the game failed to secure a sufficient number of active users.

While new content updates will cease, the servers will remain online. The game will continue to support play on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. For the remainder of the year, Riot plans to release two previously scheduled characters and finalize balance adjustments.

Sales of the premium currency, KO Points, will be suspended starting August 21, and a full refund process for previous purchases will begin. PC users will receive refunds via their original payment methods through November, while console users will need to contact their respective platform's customer support. For users on the Korean server, notification emails will be sent in accordance with local regulations.

The game's structure will be reorganized starting with the 1.3.1 update on September 9. Lux, the projectile and anti-air specialist revealed at EVO 2026, will join the roster. The existing season-based monetization model will be abolished, and the shop will be restructured to allow players to acquire profile cosmetics using free Credits. Additionally, all character restrictions will be lifted, making every character available without purchase.

The 1.3.3 patch, arriving in October, will introduce Samira, who wields a greatsword and dual pistols. This patch will mark the end of major content updates. A final 1.3.5 patch, focused on bug fixes, is scheduled for December.

Regular esports tournaments scheduled through November will proceed as planned without any reduction in prize pools. Riot Games stated, "We will continue to explore new genres and find ways to bring players together," adding, "We will fully reflect on the lessons learned here to present our next venture with greater confidence."