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

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

Our workforce 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 recreation neighborhood, together with former skilled gamers, creators, and match organizers. 

2XKO is presently in improvement. 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 an excellent larger 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 taking part in with your mates is on the core of 2XKO gameplay, the workforce was desirous to design a champion who would thrive as a help character. Braum’s protecting skills make any duo companion shine. 

Stand behind me

Early idea artwork of Braum together with his protect

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

Protection is vital to Braum’s gameplay design, however he nonetheless has robust offensive choices. He beneficial properties a singular buff referred to as Unbreakable when he lands sure skills, which coats Braum’s protect in ice and makes his particular strikes deal extra injury. 

His equipment additionally introduces a singular freeze mechanic to 2XKO. By activating the magic of his protect, Braum can achieve further armor and cease opponents chilly.

Fluffs of fury

Early idea artwork of Braum’s beloved poros

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

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

Join 2XKO Alpha Lab

For a deeper dive into Braum’s equipment and extra data on his gameplay, make sure to 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 pal. Join and get extra particulars on the Alpha Lab web site. 

2XKO can even be playable at Evo 2024. Comply with our social channels for the most recent information and stay protection of the occasion. 

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