Riot Games has officially announced the end of active development for its League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO. Yesterday, on August 20, the studio confirmed that the game will receive its final bug-fix update in December 2026. Consequently, Riot will permanently cease active development on the title.
Despite securing a dedicated core audience and earning decent reviews, 2XKO failed to retain a sustainable player base. Ultimately, the game cost Riot substantially more to operate than it brought in. The developers released major updates and new champions to boost engagement. However, overall player numbers remained relatively flat. Therefore, Riot determined that investing in another year of development would be financially irresponsible.
Sweeping Economy Changes & Full Refunds
Fortunately, players are not walking away empty-handed. Riot Games initiated a comprehensive refund policy starting yesterday. If you spent money on KO Points or the 2XKO Starter Edition before or on August 20, you will receive a full refund. PC players will see funds returned directly to their original payment methods within the next two weeks. Meanwhile, PlayStation and Xbox players will receive refunds directly through their respective console platforms.
Furthermore, players get to keep all their currently owned content. Riot has immediately disabled all in-game purchases for KO Points and rendered physical prepaid cards useless for 2XKO.
In a gesture of goodwill, Riot is unlocking all champions for every player. To replace the old monetization system, the developers are launching the “2XKO Ultimate Bundle” in September. For $39.99, £33.99, or €39.99, this bundle packs nearly every cosmetic item, skin, and finisher into a single purchase. Additionally, the studio is removing Battle Passes, KO Points, Champion Tokens, and the 12,000 Credits cap entirely.
The Final Content Roadmap for 2026
Even though the end is near, 2XKO still has a few major content drops left in the pipeline.
On September 8, Patch 1.3.1 will introduce Lux, a new shoto-inspired champion who uses light-based attacks. This patch also fundamentally changes matchmaking. Riot is completely removing Ranked mode. Instead, developers will pool everyone into skill-based Casual lobbies. Moreover, Private lobbies will receive a massive upgrade, now supporting up to 40 players alongside integrated voice chat.
Following that, Patch 1.3.3 will arrive in October. This update brings the game’s final champion, Samira, a flashy bounty hunter who switches between dual pistols and a sword. If you purchase the Ultimate Bundle in September, Samira’s cosmetics will automatically unlock for you in October.
Finally, a dedicated bug-fix patch will roll out in December. After that, active development officially shuts down.
What Happens to the Riot Servers & 2XKO Esports?
Fans do not have to say goodbye to the game itself just yet. Riot confirmed that 2XKO servers will remain online beyond 2026. You will still be able to play multiplayer matches across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Offline play also remains completely unaffected.
Additionally, the 2XKO Competitive Series will continue as planned through the end of the year. Riot will provide prize support for Major and Challenger events until the final official tournament takes place in November. Beyond 2026, independent tournament organizers can still run 2XKO events using Riot’s standard community guidelines.
Looking ahead, Riot Games is shifting its extra resources back to the R&D lab to explore new genres. Currently, reports indicate the studio is working on several other unannounced live-service titles. These reportedly include an MMOFPS set in the Valorant universe, a Runeterra dungeon-crawler, and a sprawling League of Legends MMORPG.
