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2XKO is all set to go into early access, a major milestone towards the entry of Riot Games into the fighting game genre.
2XKO will become available in early access on October 7, 2025, at 8:00 AM PT (8:30 PM IST) and will be available for global players to play without the need for invites. The free-to-play fighting title will become available only on PC via the Riot Client initially, but its console versions are expected to be released later on.
The early access release is a turning point for Riot Games, moving from closed test phases to public release. In contrast to earlier beta phases, every accomplishment gained in early access will be transferred to the full game release, allowing players to retain their unlocked champions, cosmetics, and achievements.
The early access release will correspond with the Season 0 kickoff, featuring significant new features and content. Tom Cannon, Executive Producer, highlighted this period as being essential in setting the stage for the long-term vision of catering to the Fighting Game Community for generations ahead.
2XKO Early Access Release Date & Times
| Region | Local Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| India | 8:30 PM IST | October 7, 2025 |
| US (East) | 11:00 AM ET | October 7, 2025 |
| Brazil | 12:00 PM BRT | October 7, 2025 |
| UK | 4:00 PM BST | October 7, 2025 |
| Europe | 5:00 PM CEST | October 7, 2025 |
| Russia | 6:00 PM MSK | October 7, 2025 |
| Philippines | 11:00 PM Manila Time | October 8, 2025 |
| China | 11:00 PM CST | October 8, 2025 |
| Japan | 12:00 AM JST | October 8, 2025 |
| Australia | 2:00 AM AEDT | October 8, 2025 |
| New Zealand | 4:00 AM NZDT | October 8, 2025 |
Two new playable fighters will be included in the 2XKO roster for the early access release. Teemo, Swift Scout, will be bringing his conventional trap-style gameplay with poisonous mushrooms and upgrade systems through scout badges. Warwick, Uncaged Wrath of Zaun, will be featuring a novel Bloodlust system resource that allows for special powers and cancellation options when the resource is fully charged.
The additions will make 11 champions available for play: Ahri, Blitzcrank, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Jinx, Teemo, Vi, Warwick, and Yasuo. Five new champions are slated to be released each year through seasonal updates, with each season being about 10 weeks long.
Ranked play will go live on October 9, 2025, with patch 1.0.1.1. The new matchmaking system will guarantee better queue balancing, guaranteeing players play against opponents of a comparable skill level for more competitive and engaging matches.
2XKO Battle Pass
Season 0 will introduce 2XKO’s initial Battle Pass system with free and premium tracks. Free will come with the Rift Quest Teemo skin, avatar wear, stickers, player cards, titles, and finishers. Premium will provide extra incentives through Standard, Deluxe, and Ultra tracks.
The in-game shop will be open for the first time, with different cosmetic packs across Season 0. Some notable releases include Starter Editions (up to December 2026), Crime City Mega Bundle (November 4), Aureate Mega Bundle (December 2), and Snow Moon Mega Bundle (December 23).
2XKO will add new stages depending on various Runeterra regions. Bandlewood Crossing will become buyable in the Collection tab, and Firelight Run will be the first reward on the paid Battle Pass track. These new ones will increase the visual diversity of the game and give a new competitive environment.