Lux and Samira announced for 2XKO
Riot Games has expanded the roster for its fighting game 2XKO with the reveal of Lux and Samira.
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Riot Games announced the addition of Lux and Samira to the 2XKO roster. The announcement took place during EVO 2026, where the game also saw competitive play with Hikari winning the Evo Vegas event after a 14-1 run.
Coverage from Shacknews, EventHubs, gamingnexus.com, and Final Weapon emphasizes the character reveals and the tournament results. Reports confirm that the game is scheduled for release in late 2026.
Coverage does not specify the exact release date beyond the late 2026 window.
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Quick answers
Which characters were announced for 2XKO?
Lux and Samira were the characters revealed.
When will 2XKO be released?
The game is releasing in late 2026.
Who won the 2XKO Evo Vegas tournament?
Hikari won the event with a 14-1 record.
Coverage (4)
- 2XKO Reveals Lux and Samira, Releasing in Late 2026 Final Weapon · 5h ago
- 2XKO reveals Lux & Samira at EVO 2026 Shacknews · 5h ago
- Hikari goes 14-1, wins 2XKO Evo Vegas, Riot Games announces 2 new characters gamingnexus.com · 5h ago
- Lux and Samira announced for 2XKO EventHubs · 5h ago broke it first
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