2XKO Development Ends in 2026, Servers Stay Online
Riot Games will stop active development on 2XKO at the end of 2026, citing weak player retention, though servers will stay online and refunds are being issued.
If a major studio backed by League of Legends and Valorant cannot sustain a fighting game with a loyal fanbase, what does that mean for smaller studios attempting similar live service models? Is the live service era reaching a natural ceiling, or are studios simply misjudging what player retention actually requires before launch? The answer could shape how the next generation of online games gets funded and built.
https://www.bonuz.xyz/en/blog/2xko-development-ends-riot-games
Riot Games will stop active development on 2XKO at the end of 2026, citing weak player retention, though servers will stay online and refunds are being issued.
If a major studio backed by League of Legends and Valorant cannot sustain a fighting game with a loyal fanbase, what does that mean for smaller studios attempting similar live service models? Is the live service era reaching a natural ceiling, or are studios simply misjudging what player retention actually requires before launch? The answer could shape how the next generation of online games gets funded and built.
https://www.bonuz.xyz/en/blog/2xko-development-ends-riot-games