Published , by TJ Denzer
Published , by TJ Denzer
As 2XKO gets ready to open its closed alpha test this weekend, we got a big look at various player, matchmaking, and cosmetic ecosystems in the game. It’s looking like Riot is taking a page out of Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6’s books for this part of the game.
2XKO’s player lobby and avatar features were showcased in a recent video posted on the game’s social media channel. The player lobbies in 2XKO feature an arcade setting called The Last Hit. It’s here that you can gather with other players to queue for matches in either solo or duo queues, spectate other players’ matches, or just watch matches running live on every player lobby’s big screen.
It feels pretty safe to say that 2XKO is following a trend set by the likes of Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8’s fighter hubs. These arcade style lobbies have proven to be a fun and vibrant way for players to gather, engage with each other and the game, and enjoy ongoing events in the game’s universe. Of course, cosmetics were likely always going to be a part of that equation, but being able to dress our avatar up and likely get character-themed cosmetics down the line should prove amusing.
Either way, it’s looking like 2XKO is taking another step towards all of the features it needs as a proper fighting game, and just in time for its alpha test weekend. As we watch for the latest news and information on the game, stay tuned to the 2XKO topic here at Shacknews.