PlayStation and Xbox will get Riot Games' free fighting game 2XKO this month

Riot Games' free-to-play fighting game 2XKO launches worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on Jan. 20–21, 2026 and will be downloadable without a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription.

Riot Games' multiplayer fighting game 2XKO is moving from early access to a worldwide console release. Season 1 is scheduled to begin on January 20–21, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The game is free-to-play and will be available to download without requiring PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass. 2XKO supports cross-platform play and cross-progression, and progress from early access will carry over. Key details: - Launch timing: Season 1 begins Jan. 20–21, 2026. - Platforms: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. - Cost: Free-to-play at launch; in-app purchases are reported to be primarily cosmetic. - Account features: Cross-platform play and cross-progression are supported. - Background: 2XKO was formerly known as Project L and uses characters from the League of Legends universe. - Rating: Reported ESRB rating is T for Teen. Summary: The console launch will make 2XKO widely available to PlayStation and Xbox users without requiring a subscription service, and Season 1 will begin on Jan. 20–21, 2026. Early access players retain their progress and the game will continue as a free-to-play title with cosmetic in-app purchases; details on subsequent seasons or updates have not been specified.