Meet 2XKO’s latest champion Braum, plus first particulars on PS5 playtest beginning August 8 – PlayStation.Weblog

Hey everybody! I’m Shaun “Unconkable” Rivera, sport director on 2XKO. 2XKO is our new free-to-play, team-based combating sport that includes champions from League of Legends, releasing in 2025. Combat solo or with a buddy in intense 2v2 battles, and grasp highly effective skills, assists, and combos to outplay enemies.

Our group is led by Evo founders Tom and Tony Cannon right here at Riot Video Games—the studio behind League of Legends and Valorant—and consists of builders who’ve deep connections with the combating sport neighborhood, together with former skilled Gamers, creators, and event organizers. 

2XKO is at the moment in growth. We’ve simply revealed a brand new champion and introduced Alpha Lab, the sport’s first at-home playtest. Join for an opportunity to play beginning August 8. 

Meet Braum, the Coronary heart of the Freljord

2XKO’s latest playable character is Braum, a beloved hero blessed with mighty biceps and a fair greater coronary heart. He joins the beforehand introduced roster of re-imagined League of Legends champions, which incorporates Ahri, Yasuo, Ekko, Darius, and Illaoi. 

Since 2v2 fight and enjoying with your mates is on the core of 2XKO gameplay, the group was desperate to design a champion who would thrive as a assist character. Braum’s protecting skills make any duo associate shine. 

Stand behind me

Early idea artwork of Braum together with his defend

Braum’s design is centered round his large defend, which was as soon as the unbreakable door to an historic treasure vault. With it, he protects allies from incoming harm. Braum excels at disrupting opponents and blocking their assaults, making house for his group to land devastating combos. 

Protection is essential to Braum’s gameplay design, however he nonetheless has robust offensive choices. He positive factors a novel buff referred to as Unbreakable when he lands sure skills, which coats Braum’s defend in ice and makes his particular strikes deal extra harm. 

His package additionally introduces a novel freeze mechanic to 2XKO. By activating the magic of his defend, Braum can acquire further armor and cease opponents chilly.

Fluffs of fury

Early idea artwork of Braum’s beloved poros

Braum’s heat and infectious persona has fostered his friendship with poros—magical creatures who hail from the frozen Freljord, Braum’s house area.  

Braum’s little associates are prepared to help him nevertheless they will, whether or not it’s by flying via the air to cease fleeing enemies, or by coming collectively to type an enormous ball of fluff that offers tons of harm.

Join 2XKO Alpha Lab

For a deeper dive into Braum’s package and extra info on his Gameplay, be sure you take a look at his Champion Introduction dropping tomorrow, July 10 on the 2XKO YouTube channel. 

To strive Braum and 2XKO on PlayStation 5, register for an opportunity to be a part of Alpha Lab—our first at-home playtest—beginning August 8 in choose areas. Those that are chosen to take part will obtain an invitation code for a buddy. Join and get extra particulars on the Alpha Lab web site. 

2XKO may even be playable at Evo 2024. Observe our social channels for the newest information and dwell protection of the occasion. 

Thanks for studying. We’re excited to listen to what you consider 2XKO.