If you have been following Riot’s slow burn into the fighting game space, you already know the name 2XKO. Formerly Project L, 2XKO is Riot Games’ 2v2 tag team fighter that reimagines League of Legends champions for an arena-style fighting game.
It launched into early access on PC earlier and now we finally have a firm window for the console rollout.
Below I break down everything we know right now about the console launch, what platforms are supported, what changes to expect from the PC early access build, and how to prepare if you want to jump in on day one.
When does 2XKO hit consoles?
Short answer: January 2026. Riot has confirmed that 2XKO will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in January 2026.
At the time of writing Riot has not announced a precise day in January, only the month.
If you want to be ready to play on a console the safest bet is to wishlist the game on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store so you get notified the moment a release date or pre-download becomes available.
Which platforms are getting 2XKO?
Riot’s messaging is clear. The official 2XKO pages list PC as available now in early access, and PlayStation 5 plus Xbox Series X|S as the console targets for January 2026.
There is no official announcement for Nintendo Switch or older Xbox and PlayStation hardware. If you were hoping for a Switch port, there is no confirmation at this time.
Is it cross-play and cross-progression?
Yes. Riot intends to support both cross-play and cross-progression, which means your account progression and cosmetics should carry across PC and console when the console version launches.
Riot has explicitly stated this as part of their console rollout messaging, and outlets covering the announcement have highlighted cross-progression as a key feature. That makes it easier to move between platforms without losing champions, cosmetics or mastery.
Expect the usual caveats for online games such as maintenance windows and staggered feature parity early on.
What about content parity and catch-up?
Because the game has been in early access on PC, Riot has noted a catch-up mechanic for console players.
That is, when the console launch coincides with Season 1, Riot plans ways for new console players to earn or be granted content so they are not disadvantaged compared to PC players who have been playing since early access.
Season 1 will include new champions and progression systems that link into the cross-progression framework.
Performance and technical expectations
Riot’s public materials and the early access PC build suggest the game runs on Unreal Engine with a focus on stable frame rates and clean input responses.
For consoles, Riot will likely prioritize 60 fps performance on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S to keep input latency low and combos consistent.
Resolution modes may vary by platform, but the performance target for competitive fighters is typically smooth frame pacing rather than 4K fidelity at the expense of frame rate.
The roster and future champions
At launch the game already features a set of champions adapted from League, and Riot continues to add fighters over time.
During The Game Awards, Riot revealed Caitlyn as the newest playable character coming to the roster, reinforcing that the team intends to keep expanding the lineup with fan favorites.
This announcement also signals that future reveals might continue to appear at major gaming events, keeping the game in the public eye and maintaining excitement as new seasons roll out.
2XKO is shaping up to be Riot’s long game in the fighting space. The console launch in January 2026 is an important milestone because it opens the game to a larger audience and sets the stage for Riot’s Season 1 and competitive plans.
If you are into fighters, now is a good time to start watching playtests and previews from early access, wishlist the console release, and make sure your Riot account is in order for cross-progression.
Riot is treating this as a live service with steady updates and competitive support, so the story begins at early access on PC and keeps going on consoles come January.
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