Riot Video games has unintentionally revealed the subsequent champion coming to 2XKO, Blitzcrank.
Riot’s extremely anticipated 2v2 preventing sport has been gradual so as to add champions to its small roster, resulting in some considerations from the FGC. It is probably not Teemo, like League of Legends followers lately begged for, however the promise of extra champions is rarely a nasty factor. Or is it?
Earlier as we speak, Riot Video games up to date its 2XKO web site imagery, however as a substitute of utilizing character artwork for one of many eight champions on the roster, the FGC caught a glimpse of Blitzcrank. In response to the unintentional leak, Riot doubled down and shared the information on the official 2XKO X account.
“Commencing unintentional leak protocol,” joked Riot.
No additional data was given relating to Blitzcrank’s preventing model or assaults, however we’ve some speculations based mostly on his moveset in League of Legends. Within the MOBA, Blitzcrank’s Rocket Seize fires out his hand to achieve faraway enemies and pull them in direction of him whereas his Static Defend destroys close by enemy shields after which offers magic harm, silencing opponents within the course of.
FGC Reacts to Blitzcrank Leak
The preventing sport group has been complaining a few lack of recent data – together with the small roster – for some time now. 2XKO was first introduced in 2021 (then referred to as Undertaking L) and barely any new champions have been revealed ever since. This grew to become much more regarding when 2XKO introduced a closed beta take a look at for September ninth.
Whereas attending Evo 2025, Esports Insider requested Riot builders why there was a scarcity of recent champions over the previous few years. The reason being primarily because of the crew having very excessive requirements for its champions – on this sense, it takes some time to really feel a champion is able to enter the combat, particularly in a sport with a posh 2v2 dynamic.
Nonetheless, Blitzcrank shall be accessible to play through the closed beta take a look at. Extra data shall be shared on September 2nd forward of the closed beta.
To no person’s shock, the FGC is just not very excited in regards to the unintentional reveal of the large humanoid robotic. Plenty of gamers expressed frustration with 2XKO solely including the ‘hottest’ League of Legends champions to the preventing sport whereas others simply really feel there are ‘higher’ ones, particularly since he’s one other standard champion from Zaun.
After all, solely time will inform if The Nice Steam Golem is an efficient addition to 2XKO.
