2XKO Early Access, Warwick’s Rig, and Courtney LaPlante’s “Ties That Bind”

2XKO, Riot Games’ venture into the fighting game genre, continues to generate buzz as it enters early access. While some find the initial experience lacking compared to established fighting games, others are intrigued by its potential. The game features iconic League of Legends champions in a 2v2 format.

A behind-the-scenes look at Warwick’s character rig reveals the intricate process of bringing the wolf-like beast to life. Mason Smigel, Rigging Technical Artist, detailed the challenges of creating a new facial component and implementing Unreal Engine physics to capture the character’s expressions.

Adding to the hype, Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox has released “Ties That Bind,” the official theme song for 2XKO. The track blends techno and metal elements, showcasing LaPlante’s versatility and appealing to both gamers and Spiritbox fans. The song exemplifies what Spiritbox might sound like if they fully embraced a techno or electro-industrial project in the future.

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80 Level Article on Warwick’s Rig?ref=yanuki.com

GamesRadar+ Article on 2XKO Early Access?ref=yanuki.com

Consequence Article on "Ties That Bind"?ref=yanuki.com

2XKO is a free-to-play 2v2 fighting game featuring characters from League of Legends, developed by Riot Games.

Courtney LaPlante is the vocalist of the metal band Spiritbox, and she performed the theme song "Ties That Bind" for 2XKO.

Warwick is one of the playable champions in 2XKO. A behind-the-scenes look was given to his rig and facial components.

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