Riot Games' upcomingLeague of Legends fighting game,2XKO, has confirmed that the popularArcanecharacter Vi will be playable during the PC Closed Beta starting September 9. Riot Games is gearing up for the beta release of2XKO, whereLoLfans will be able to use their favorite characters in 2v2 fights against other players.
Riot Games continues to expand the universe of its signature and massively popular MOBA. Over the years, the studio has consistently releasedtitles set in theLeague of Legendsworld, such asTeamfight Tactics(2019),Legends of Runeterra(2020), andWild Rift(2020). Riot even created an animated series,Arcane, expanding the game’s lore and introducing new narratives for some of its most popular characters, like Vi, Jinx, Warwick, Jayce, Caitlyn, among several others. Now, the studio is working on2XKO, an upcoming free-to-play 2v2 tag‑team fighting game where players pick two champions, switch between them mid‑match, and use unique tag‑and‑assist mechanics along with various movement options. Riot has now revealed some exciting news for fans regarding its roster and release date.
Riot Games has officially announced that Vi is joiningthe2XKOlaunch roster, and players will be able to play as her during the game’s Closed Beta on September 9. The beta will be available globally for PC players, and Riot warns of potential technical issues as “we’ll be deploying our backend systems at a larger scale for the first time.” Alongside the announcement, the studio released a short trailer showcasing Vi’s movements in action. True to her style, the character uses hextech-powered gauntlets to fight her opponent, unleashing different punch combos.
In the reveal trailer, Vi’s skills are showcased against otheralready confirmed2XKOcharacterssuch as Ekko, Braum, Jinx, and Yasuo. Despite the Closed Beta being available only on PC, Riot noted that the game supports cross-platform progression, so players can start on PC and carry over their saves when2XKOlaunches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later. Additionally, new players will be able to join when the beta begins and throughout its duration.
Moreover, Riot announced that2XKOwill be present at EVO 2025 from August 1–3, where players can try out a playable demo. Fans can also expect a “Know Before You Go” guide ahead of the event. With the addition of Vi, the game’s roster continues to grow—and coming from Riot, it’s likely that even moreLeague of Legendscharacters will be added to2XKOin the future.
