Earlier today Riot Games announced that the popular Arcane and League of Legends character Vi, the Piltover Enforcer will be added to the roster for their 2v2 tag-team fighting game 2XKO! They also stated that she will be available to play during the new Closed Beta and at their Evo booth this year. Check out her official announcement video down below and see what she is all about:
she hits hard. vi is 2xko’s newest champion.
— 2XKO (@Play2XKO) July 22, 2025
play her in closed beta (starting september 9) and at evo. pic.twitter.com/agiFD1xkOJ
Earlier today we also covered the news about the Closed Beta date being announced and more details about what fans can expect from it.
here are some of the gameplay changes we've made based on your alpha lab feedback. test em out at evo or during closed beta, starting september 9 pic.twitter.com/RMZNQi1jYD
— 2XKO (@Play2XKO) July 22, 2025
Riot Games has officially confirmed that 2XKO will enter Closed Beta on September 9th, exclusively for Windows PC. After months of silence following earlier alpha tests, fans finally have a firm date to mark on the calendar to get their hands on the game.
In crazy twist Riot also revealed that once the Closed Beta starts, the servers will remain online indefinitely (aside from scheduled maintenance). This represents a pivotal moment in the development cycle, as Riot scales up backend infrastructure to support a broader player base.
Riot's Fighting Game 2XKO Announces Closed Beta Set For This Fall
Although Closed Beta is PC-only for now, players won’t be locked in. Riot has confirmed cross-platform progression, meaning any progress made during the beta will carry over to console versions when they go live.
Players who participated in the Alpha Lab 1 or 2 on PC are automatically granted access to the Closed Beta. Console players from previous tests will also be included, gaining access via the Riot Client on PC.
If you're attending Evo 2025 (August 1st–3rd), Riot will be there with a full 2XKO booth, including a few different things for fans:
- A playable demo
- Livestreams and live showcases
- Exclusive prizes
- Special previews of upcoming content
Riot also confirmed that a "Know Before You Go" guide will be released soon, giving attendees all of the knowledge that they will need to navigate the booth experience and try out the new fighting game.
Are you hyped for this game to come out? Which characters do you think they should add to it? Let us know your answers in the comments section down below!
Stay tuned to JikGuard.com for more updates as they come!
