Riot Games Expands 2XKO’s Competitive Scene
Riot Games is taking a major step in building the competitive future of its upcoming fighting game 2XKO. Through its new First Impact sponsorship programme, the developer will back 22 community-led tournaments throughout 2025. These events will run across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, ensuring that players worldwide can get a taste of competitive 2XKO during its crucial Early Access period.
What First Impact Brings to the Table
Each sponsored event will receive an additional $2,500 added to its prize pool, giving local organizers and competitors more incentive to participate. Beyond the monetary rewards, winners of these tournaments will earn the exclusive Local Legend player title, which will be linked directly to their 2XKO account. This recognition is designed to give grassroots players a unique place in the game’s history while amplifying the spirit of community-driven competition.
Global Tournament Schedule
The First Impact calendar is packed with a diverse mix of online and offline events. Highlights include Evo France in Nice from October 10 to 12, First Attack in Puerto Rico from October 25 to 26, and DreamHack Atlanta from October 31 to November 2. Other notable stops include RISC 2025 in Los Angeles, Thaiger Uppercut in Bangkok, and national-level competitions in Seoul, Tokyo, and São Paulo. Online events will also cover EMEA, LATAM, APAC, and North America, ensuring that even players unable to travel can still be part of the action.
Early Access Launch and Season 0
2XKO is currently wrapping up its closed beta, which ends on October 7. On the same day, the game will officially enter Early Access with its first full-feature version. Riot has confirmed that Early Access will launch with Season 0, introducing the game’s 10th champion, combo trials, a full-season of content, and new systems like Ranked and the Battle Pass. Importantly, all content earned during Early Access will carry over to the full release, giving players extra motivation to dive in early.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Riot Games has also stated that it will gather feedback from these community-led tournaments to shape its official esports structure for 2026. The company plans to divide the year into five seasons, each bringing fresh content, rank resets, and new champions. By investing directly into grassroots events now, Riot is signaling its long-term commitment to making 2XKO a major force in the fighting game community.
Final Thoughts
The First Impact programme is not only a celebration of 2XKO’s competitive potential but also a powerful investment in the community that will drive the game forward. With financial backing, exclusive rewards, and a strong global calendar, Riot is giving players every reason to engage with the game from day one.
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