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<p class="">Hey everyone! I’m Shaun “Unconkable” Rivera, game director on 2XKO. 2XKO is our new free-to-play, team-based fighting game featuring champions from League of Legends, releasing in 2025. Fight solo or with a friend in intense 2v2 battles, and master powerful abilities, assists, and combos to outplay enemies.<br/><br/>Our team is led by <a href="https://www.evo.gg/events/las-vegas">Evo</a> founders Tom and Tony Cannon here at Riot Games—the studio behind League of Legends and Valorant—and is composed of developers who have deep connections with the fighting game community, including former professional players, creators, and tournament organizers. <br/><br/>2XKO is currently in development. We’ve just revealed a new champion and announced Alpha Lab, the game’s first at-home playtest. <a href="https://alpha.2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/#registration-masthead">Sign up</a> for a chance to play starting August 8. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Meet Braum, the Heart of the Freljord</strong></h3>
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<p class="">2XKO’s newest playable character is Braum, a beloved hero blessed with mighty biceps and an even bigger heart. He joins the previously announced roster of re-imagined League of Legends champions, which includes Ahri, Yasuo, Ekko, Darius, and Illaoi. <br/><br/>Since 2v2 combat and playing with your friends is at the core of 2XKO gameplay, the team was eager to design a champion who would thrive as a support character. Braum’s protective abilities make any duo partner shine. </p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Stand behind me</strong></h3>
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<p class="">Braum’s design is centered around his massive shield, which was once the unbreakable door to an ancient treasure vault. With it, he protects allies from incoming damage. Braum excels at disrupting opponents and blocking their attacks, making space for his team to land devastating combos. </p>
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<p class="">Defense is key to Braum’s gameplay design, but he still has strong offensive options. He gains a unique buff called Unbreakable when he lands certain abilities, which coats Braum’s shield in ice and makes his special moves deal more damage. <br/><br/>His kit also introduces a unique freeze mechanic to 2XKO. By activating the magic of his shield, Braum can gain extra armor and stop opponents cold.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Fluffs of fury</strong></h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Early concept art of Braum’s beloved poros</em></p>
<p class="">Braum’s warm and infectious personality has fostered his friendship with poros—magical creatures who hail from the frozen Freljord, Braum’s home region.  </p>
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<p class="">Braum’s little friends are ready to assist him however they can, whether it’s by flying through the air to stop fleeing enemies, or by coming together to form a massive ball of fluff that deals tons of damage.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sign up for 2XKO Alpha Lab</strong></h3>
<p class="">For a deeper dive into Braum’s kit and more information on his gameplay, be sure to check out his Champion Introduction dropping tomorrow, July 10 on the 2XKO YouTube channel. <br/><br/>To try Braum and 2XKO on PlayStation 5, register for a chance to be part of Alpha Lab—our first at-home playtest—starting August 8 in select regions. Those who are selected to participate will receive an invite code for a friend. Sign up and get more details on the <a href="https://alpha.2xko.riotgames.com/en-us/">Alpha Lab website</a>. <br/><br/>2XKO will also be playable at Evo 2024. Follow our social channels for the latest news and live coverage of the event. <br/><br/>Thanks for reading. We’re excited to hear what you think of 2XKO.</p>
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