Riot Video games has revealed all 5 phases which will likely be playable within the upcoming beta for 2XKO.
The preventing recreation, primarily based on characters from League of Legends, is very anticipated by the preventing recreation neighborhood.
2XKO was anticipated to be considered one of 2025’s breakout esports titles, nevertheless it nonetheless doesn’t have an official launch date.
Many obtained to attempt the sport on the greatest annual preventing recreation occasion, EVO, earlier this month.
And now gamers will get their palms again on the sport when the closed beta begins on September ninth.
Up to now, the sport has a small however thrilling roster with Vi, Jinx, Braum, Yasuo, Ahri, Illaoi, Ekko, and Darius all playable.
And now the next phases have been revealed and can all be playable come subsequent month.
2XKO stage: Bridge of Progress
Whereas, sadly, there hasn’t but been a stage revealed primarily based on LoL’s iconic Howling Abyss, there may be nonetheless some ARAM illustration with Bridge of Progress.
Whereas Bridge of Progress, surprisingly, wasn’t included in one of many greatest ARAM updates in LoL ever, it’ll seem in 2XKO.
The stage is a nod to the wildly in style Netflix collection Arcane, which launched thousands and thousands of recent individuals into the LoL universe.
It’s definitely intentional that Vi, Jinx, and Ekko, who all starred within the collection, are a part of the preventing recreation’s opening roster.
The Bridge of Progress joins the Piltover and Zaun cities and is dwelling to many iconic struggle scenes in Arcane.
2XKO stage: Spirit Hills
The subsequent stage is Spirit Hills, which relies within the whimsical and magical area of Ionia.
Ionia is dwelling to champions like Akali in addition to 2XKO characters Ahri and Yasuo,
The area is outlined by its lovely nature and the mysterious, magical powers within the land.
2XKO stage: The Brazen Hydra
The primary of two Bilgewater-based phases, The Brazen Hydra is ready in a dingy bar with a nautical theme typical of the area.
Bilgewater is a darkish and harmful port metropolis filled with pirates, smugglers, and dock gangs with sea monsters lurking close by.
It’s dwelling to 2XKO character Illaoi in addition to many different champions, together with Gangplank, Twisted Destiny, and Pyke.
2XKO stage: Scuttler’s Strand
The opposite Bilgewater-themed stage in 2XKO is Scuttler’s Strand.
Whereas Brazen Hydra focuses on the mischievous inhabitants of Bilgewater, Scuttler’s Strand focuses on what lies past.
Throughout its harmful waters is a wierd sea monster-esque construction.
And naturally, there’s an look from Scuttle Bug, the stage’s namesake and LoL’s beloved jungle monster.
2XKO stage: Annihilator’s Attain
Lastly, we now have Annihilator’s Attain, which is to date the one Noxus-based stage in 2XKO.
As you may see from the stage, Noxus is a violent area centered solely on changing into stronger to wage wars and invade different areas.
It’s the dwelling of 2XKO character Darius in addition to many different champions, together with Ambessa, Vladimir, and Riven.
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