Gaming / Fighting Games
Riot Games' new fighting game, 2XKO, based on League of Legends, has entered early access on PC. The launch includes the introduction of in-game purchases, revealing a pricing model that has drawn comparisons to the now-shuttered MultiVersu...
2XKO's early access launch introduces players to its monetization strategy, which includes characters, costume colors, and premium bundles. The game offers six free starting characters, with others unlockable through gameplay or premium currency.
**Characters and Currencies** Players begin with six free characters: Ahri, Braum, Darius, Ekko, Illaoi, and Yasuo. Additional characters like Blitzcrank, Jinx, Teemo, Vi, and Warwick can be unlocked using a Champion Token, 10,000 Credits, or 1,000 KO points. Credits are earned through daily and weekly missions, with a cap of 12,000.
**KO Points and Bundles** KO Points, the premium currency, range from $5 for 500 points to $100 for 11,500 points. Legendary Skin Sets cost 2,000 KO Points each and include a costume, color, avatar outfit, sticker, and profile card. Starter Editions range from $30 to $100, offering various combinations of Champion Tokens and KO Points.
**Battle Pass** The Season 0 Battle Pass offers multiple tiers, with the Ultra pass granting Warwick, a skin, colors, and other items for 3,500 KO Points.
**Pricing Concerns** The total cost to acquire all main content at launch is approximately $160. Executive Producer Tom Cannon has stated that the developers will monitor player purchasing habits to adjust the game's economy accordingly.
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