2XKO Game Director Reveals Sneak Peek at February Update

2XKO, previously known as Project L, has updates from game director Shaun Rivera ahead of a new online play test. The upcoming test is confirmed to be "much smaller" than the previous Alpha Lab, allowing the team to improve infrastructure for future tests later in the year. Alongside, the popular Pulse Fuse will be replaced with a new auto-combo setting, while a new feature called Sidekick will provide support roles for players. Rivera’s post comes in response to speculation and leaks surrounding the game, indicating an increased interest in the fighting community as the February update approaches, although specific dates for this update remain uncertain.

The Sidekick feature allows one character to act primarily as a support role, providing abilities to assist the main character without the option to switch between characters. This design aims to create unique gameplay dynamics similar to support characters in other games like League of Legends.

2XKO, developed by Riot Games, is an anticipated fighting game that incorporates elements from their established titles. With a focus on character synergy and multiplayer dynamics, Riot aims to attract both seasoned fighting game fans and newcomers. The game is seen as an exciting addition to the fighting genre, especially given Riot's experience with highly competitive games like League of Legends and Valorant.