India, Jan. 7 -- Riot Games is expanding beyond its PC gaming with a console release for its latest title, 2XKO. The game will launch globally on January 20 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, coinciding with the start of its first season. Cross-play support will allow players to carry over progress from their PC accounts.

Following a pattern seen in most of its recent projects, Riot has adapted characters from its League of Legends roster into new game genres. 2XKO takes this approach into the fighting game space, offering a 2v2 format. When the game entered early access on October 7, it featured ten familiar champions from League of Legends. Players can now expect new characters, stages, and updates as Riot prepares for the full con...