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Riot Games Announces '2XKO JAPAN SERIES 2026'

Riot Games, a prominent game development company, has unveiled details about its upcoming official tournament series, '2XKO JAPAN SERIES 2026.' Starting on February 21, 2026, this tournament will focus on the exciting 2v2 fighting game, '2XKO,' renowned for its free-to-play model. The tournament will be capped off with an enthralling championship that promises thrilling matches and rewards for the players.

Overview of the Tournament

The 2XKO JAPAN SERIES 2026 is structured to span throughout the year, allowing players to compete for Cup Points, monetary rewards, and coveted spots in the Finals. The tournament is composed of a series of Cups that are designed to become the battlegrounds for top players.

• - Cups: There will be a total of 8 Cups, each consisting of both online qualifiers and offline finals.
• - Duration: The tournament will commence in February and conclude by December 2026.
• - Key Dates: Players will compete in cups that lead to two major seasonal championships known as Summer Finals and Winter Finals.

Structure of the Tournament

1. Cups: Each Cup is made up of two stages:
- Open Qualifier (Online for two days): All eligible players can participate in a multi-pool of 32 players, featuring a best-of-three format through double elimination. The top eight will advance to the next phase.
- Top 8 (Offline for one day): The top players battle it out using double elimination to claim prizes and Cup Points.

2. Finals: Two significant championships will take place:
- Summer Finals: The top Cup winners and top-ranked players will participate in two offline days of competition, culminating in a thrilling showdown between a total of 16 players.
- Winter Finals: Similar to the Summer Finals, players will face off based on their previous performances in the Cups for one last chance at glory.

Prize Pools

The series boasts substantial prize pools:

• - Cup Prize Pool: Each Cup will distribute a total prize pot of $10,000 among the top eight contenders.
• - Finals Prize Pool: Both Summer and Winter Finals will have significant prize pools of $25,000.

Event Locations

• - Open Qualifier: Conducted online.
• - Top 8 and Finals: Held in Tokyo, Japan, with details to be revealed prior to the events.

Entry Information

Cup #1 will kickstart the Series:

• - Open Qualifier Date: February 20-21
• - Top 8 Date: February 28 at Shibuya e-Stadium (Tentative)
• - Registration: Interested participants can register through the following link: 2XKO Japan Series Registration

About Riot Games

Founded in 2006, Riot Games aims to create games that prioritize player experience. Since the launch of their flagship title, 'League of Legends,' in 2009, the company has released several highly celebrated titles such as 'VALORANT' and 'Teamfight Tactics.' They also host some of the biggest esports events that draw millions of viewers yearly.

About 2XKO™

2XKO™, originally known as Project L, is Riot Games’ latest free-to-play fighting game that features a unique tag-team assist mechanism. Set in the League of Legends universe, 2XKO™ is aimed at delivering fast-paced and exciting gameplay while fostering a lasting relationship with the fighting game community.

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