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Riot Games’ 2v2 fighter 2XKO has officially entered Early Access, and its first season is packed with new content, a full Battle Pass system, and major gameplay tweaks. Season 0 launches with two big updates, Patch 1.0.1 and 1.0.1.1, setting the tone for how 2XKO will run as a live service game.

Early Access starts on October 7, and from here on, there’ll be no more account resets. Everything players unlock is permanent, with progress carrying over to consoles once they release. Ranked mode arrives later this week with Patch 1.0.1.1 on October 9, alongside key balance changes and system updates.

Battle Pass and Store

2XKO now has a Battle Pass with both free and premium tracks. The premium track comes in three tiers, Standard, Deluxe, and Ultra, and players can earn Battle Pass XP all season long, purchasing at any time to claim everything they’ve already levelled.

The free track for Season 0 includes the Rift Quest Teemo skin, a set of avatar clothing, three stickers, a player card, a player title, and a finisher. Premium rewards include exclusive champion skins, avatar items, and even a new stage, Firelight Run, which debuts on the paid track before becoming available for Credits later.

The in-game store also opens for the first time with Starter Edition bundles available until December 2026. These include KO Points, Champion Tokens, and Arcane-themed cosmetics, scaling up from the Standard to Ultra versions. Later this season, players can expect rotating Mega Bundles: Crime City (November 4), Aureate (December 2), and Snow Moon (December 23), each featuring themed champion skins like Jinx, Darius, Warwick, and Ahri.

New Champions: Teemo and Warwick

Season 0 introduces two new champions, Teemo, the Swift Scout, and Warwick, the Uncaged Wrath of Zaun. Teemo fights with traps and poison mushrooms to control space, while Warwick uses his unique Bloodlust meter to unlock new specials and cancels when it fills.

From Season 1 onward, every season will debut a new champion. Players can unlock them in the first three weeks via KO Points, Champion Tokens, or the Ultra Battle Pass bundle. Future Recruitment Events will also let players earn new characters for free using Battle Pass XP.

New Features and Tutorials

Season 0 adds new ways to learn and earn rewards. First Step missions guide new players through the basics, giving out a Champion Token, while Combo Trials offer over 250 combos across the roster. There’s also a new Frame Data Bar in Training Mode for those who want to perfect their timing.

Players who joined the Closed Beta will receive the exclusive “Closed Beta Boss” title, and two new stages, Bandlewood Crossing and Firelight Run, expand the game’s scenery.

Ranked and Gameplay Changes

Ranked mode goes live on October 9 with improved matchmaking and fairer placements based on Closed Beta data. Queue times will be longer, but matches should feel more balanced.

Core gameplay also sees major updates. Players can now act mid-air after blocking, Break has been toned down to be less dominant, and meter gain has been reduced overall to limit overpowered combos. Fuses like Juggernaut, Double Down, and Sidekick have been nerfed, while champions such as Ahri, Braum, Darius, and Vi receive buffs. Ekko, Jinx, and Yasuo see minor nerfs to even the roster.

Additional tweaks improve assists, tutorials, and accessibility, with a new narrator option, expanded Credits cap (12,000), and a News tab in the client.

The Bottom Line

Season 0 is a strong start for 2XKO’s Early Access run, offering a full Battle Pass, new heroes, revamped systems, and a commitment to ongoing updates. With Ranked launching this week and plenty of cosmetics to chase, it’s a good time to jump in and start grinding those missions, especially since every reward you unlock is here to stay.