{"id":441641,"date":"2026-01-29T21:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/441641\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T21:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:34:19","slug":"2xko-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/441641\/","title":{"rendered":"2XKO in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draggles here with this week\u2019s 2XKO Weekend Warmup. This time, I\u2019m passing the keyboard over to our game director Shaun to talk a little bit about the shape of 2026.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get straight into it.<\/p>\n

2XKO in 2026<\/p>\n

Hey all, Shaun here. 2XKO is out on console, Season 1 has begun, and we\u2019re seeing some amazing creativity come to life as y\u2019all are exploring the patch. To start, I\u2019m grateful to the FGC and the 2XKO team for their hard work in making the game what it is today. A question we get a lot, though, is \u201cwhat now?\u201d, so I wanted to give you a brief overview of what our team will focus on in 2026. This isn\u2019t everything we\u2019re doing, but here\u2019s what we\u2019re looking at first:<\/p>\n

Playing as a duo<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve told us that playing as a duo offers an experience that\u2019s really unique and fun when you and a friend can team up and take on the world, and we agree\u2014we\u2019re going to be investing in duo play much more: making duos easier to find and form, and making it more rewarding to play together.<\/p>\n

Core gameplay<\/p>\n

We\u2019re constantly amazed by how much sauce you have found in the short time you\u2019ve had access to Season 1. You all have pushed our champions and systems well beyond their limits, and it has been exciting and a little terrifying to see. While 2XKO\u2019s core gameplay systems are flexible and allow for a ton of creativity, those same systems are unfortunately making the game feel way too sharp and overwhelming for some players. As a result, you can expect us to take some big swings towards allowing players to get back to the action more quickly and also making interactions more intuitive in general. This will likely feel different than the game you are playing today, more in line with our intended vision for the game, and more satisfying for players and spectators alike.<\/p>\n

Community and competitive<\/p>\n

We are going to continue investing in community spaces (both physical and digital), as well as 2XKO\u2019s competitive scene. It\u2019s deeply important to us that we continue to support the communities that make the FGC what it is today. That will look different based on the needs of players across the world, but expect us to look at tournament play, creators, and support for local organizers.<\/p>\n

I appreciate everyone\u2019s passionate labbing, questions, and feedback as we\u2019ve gotten console live, and looking forward to evolving the game with y\u2019all as we move forward.<\/p>\n

Game Updates
\nKnown bugs<\/p>\n

We\u2019re tracking a few key issues that you\u2019re reporting to us (thank you so much for the detailed reports and flags\u2014we wouldn\u2019t be able to track these down as quickly without your submissions):<\/p>\n

Screen tearing on console<\/p>\n

Login issues<\/p>\n

Game crashes (or sudden disconnects)<\/p>\n

Limit Strike interactions<\/p>\n

Unexpected gameplay interactions\u00a0<\/p>\n

While we don\u2019t have anything specific to share yet, we still want to hear from you if you\u2019re experiencing any of these, or any other issue. Please submit a ticket to Player Support<\/a> so we can keep gathering more info.<\/p>\n

Community
\nFrosty Faustings<\/p>\n

We\u2019re kicking off this year\u2019s 2XKO Competitive Series<\/a> with our first official Major: Frosty Faustings XVIII. Soon some of the world\u2019s biggest fighting game players\u2014including almost every winner from 2XKO\u2019s First Impact<\/a> program\u2014will gather in chilly Lombard, IL to hang out, play some games, and shoot their shot at becoming 2XKO\u2019s first Major champion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition to the Major, we\u2019re running showmatches, exhibition matches, and Caitlyn-themed popcorn (seriously).<\/p>\n

Watch the whole thing right now on twitch.tv\/tampaneversleeps<\/a> or twitch.tv\/2xko<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also offering a clean broadcast feed for co-streaming. The 2XKO Major is available with no commentator audio on twitch.tv\/tampaneversleeps2<\/a>. This is an open invite\u2014if you want to co-stream, consider this your official permission to do so.<\/p>\n

Learn more about 2XKO @ Frosty Faustings XVIII here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Promotions
\nTwitch Drops<\/p>\n

Watch 15 minutes of 2XKO on Twitch to earn the \u201cLive Now\u201d player title in-game. Watch 30 minutes to earn the Private Lobby player card.<\/p>\n

TikTok Game Rewards<\/p>\n

Watch 3 minutes of an eligible TikTok LIVE stream to claim the \u201cOnline\u201d player title and the Public Lobby player card. TikTok streamers can opt into this program via TikTok Studio.<\/p>\n

Discord Quest<\/p>\n

Play 2XKO for 15 minutes with Discord open (on PC or console) to earn the Caitlyn Cab Monster Avatar Decoration.<\/p>\n

Chipotle Challenger Bundle (NA only)<\/p>\n

Use code \u201cLETSDUO\u201d at checkout on the Chipotle app or chipotle.com<\/a> to grab the Chipotle Challenger Bundle for your in-game avatar. Full rules here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Dates<\/p>\n

Jan 29: Frame Perfect skin set<\/a> live<\/p>\n

Jan 29-Feb 1: Frosty Faustings XVIII<\/p>\n

Jan 31: Chipotle Challenger bundle promo ends<\/p>\n

Feb 4: Twitch Drops promo ends<\/p>\n

Feb 4: TikTok Rewards promo ends<\/p>\n

Closing Thoughts<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re at Frosty\u2019s, please stay safe and warm. Looking forward to tuning in for some fun matches. I\u2019ll be tuned in from home for this one. I\u2019m particularly excited to see two brains work together in high-stakes competition, and for teams to chase the Duo Bounty. But mostly, I\u2019m honoured that so many folks are showing up for 2XKO\u2019s first Major. It\u2019s been a long time coming, so it\u2019s really sick to share the stage with so many legendary games and players. Catch me spamming !bracket in the chat.<\/p>\n

\u2014@draggles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Draggles here with this week\u2019s 2XKO Weekend Warmup. This time, I\u2019m passing the keyboard over to our game…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":441642,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[49,48,61],"class_list":["post-441641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=441641"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/441641\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/441642"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=441641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=441641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=441641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}