The Sound of Silence: Riot's 2XKO Folds Under Financial Strain Riot Games' decision to end active development of 2XKO in December marks a significant defeat for the company's foray into fighting games.
On the surface, this news appears as another casualty of the gaming industry's brutal landscape. However, closer examination reveals a pattern that speaks to deeper issues within esports and game development.
The game's free to play model, launched in January for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, hinted at a desire to minimize financial risk.