Riot Games Kicks Off 2XKO Closed Beta with Blitzcrank Debut

Riot Games launched the closed beta of 2XKO, its 2v2 tag-team fighting game, today, September 9, 2025, on PC, rolling out new champion Blitzcrank and cross-platform progression ahead of wider release.

2XKO Closed Beta goes live: Riot is stress-testing backend systems at scale, offering free access to previous alpha participants and new sign-ups. New content reveals: Blitzcrank joins the roster alongside Vi and the original six champions. Progression and platforms: All progress will be wiped post-beta; cross-platform sync arrives later for console players.

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This closed beta marks 2XKO’s first large-scale playtest, validating its fast-paced 2v2 combat and network stability before full launch. With Champion Tokens, in-game Credits and exclusive rewards on the line, Riot aims to refine balance and server resilience under global load.

What’s New in Closed Beta

Blitzcrank Gameplay
- Rocket Fist pull and energy burst combos
- Tag mechanics optimized for duo synergy
Vi the Piltover Enforcer
- Hextech gauntlet heavy-hitters
- Showcase at Evo 2025 leads into home play
Core Roster Ahri, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, Yasuo available at launch
Access & Progression
- PC-only beta-invite codes sent to alpha testers and new registrants
- All progress, including Ranked and Champion Mastery, resets at beta end
- “Challenger” title awarded to all closed beta participants

Technical and Community Details

Server Scale-Up Riot warns of initial bugs as backend systems deploy at larger scale.
Cross-Platform Future Progress will carry over to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S once console beta arrives.
Community Competition Official guidelines released for organizing tournaments during beta phase.

What Comes Next?

Riot plans iterative balance patches, additional champion reveals and expanded invite waves over the coming weeks. Players are encouraged to report issues via the official beta hub and social channels to shape the final release experience.