2XKO'd: The Internet Reacts to Riot's Name Reveal for Project L

When Riot revealed 2XKO, the name for Project L, its new fighting game based in the world of League of Legend, the gaming community seemed split.

Author:
Robbie Landis
Publish date:
Feb 23, 2024 1:55 PM EST

2XKO Riot's Fighting Game, Formerly Project L, set in League of Legends, Internet Reacts

Formerly Project L, Riot's fighting game is officially named 2XKO.
Many gamers on Twitter questioned how it was pronounced, with the official 2XKO account claiming, "How it's spelled."
Reactions were mixed with numerous accounts asking if they let Elon Musk name the game.

Riot Games has revealed the title of their fighting game set in the League of Legends universe, 2XKO. A simple branding that gets to the heart of the game, you need 2 knockouts to win, just in case any players new to the genre might be confused. And confused is exactly what half the reactions to the name of the game is. Though, there may also be some wisdom in naming 2XKO which various Twitter users have pointed out amidst everyone else making memes and throwing shade.

Internet Reacts to 2XKO

Not everyone was happy with the name reveal of Riot's new fighter, but there were some great points raised about it.

The Official Name

The biggest confusion was in how the game name should be spelled, but the official account was quick to clear that up.

The 2XKO Twitter Account was quick to let everyone know exactly how to pronounce the title. It's important to make sure your branding is tight and consistent, especially early on as everyone is talking about it. With 2XKO it is pretty straight forward and simply, so there shouldn't be much confusion...right?

Kind of Catchy, though.

There is some wisdom in following previously established naming conventions in the FGC.

Aria's name for the new Riot game is pretty catchy. It's fun to say, and we know FCG players are big fans to stand on tradition alongside crazy naming conventions.

This is a Setup

The official account did say it is pronounced how it is spelled.

Guardian has a bit of a different take on how to pronounce it, but the result is such as catchy and fun to say as Tuco. In fact, it might actually be even better when you consider the punchline this one set up.

And the Punchline.

This is the best reply and its exactly how you should be pronouncing it.

This is how we should be referring to Riot's new fighting game every single time. When you see 2XKO, remember this one because it's fire.

A Reminder

What are the odds that 2XKO had this graphic ready to go, or had it whipped up same day with all the jokes and memes flying around? Either way, yes, we understand it's said by stating out each letter one by one, in a boring non-Emperor's New Grove way.

Still Fun

It probably didn't go down like this...right?

Even those who weren't making puns based on the names of 2XKO were having fun though, memeing in any way they possible could.

It's Not the Worst

One Twitter user points out that 2XKO is far from the worst or weirdest fighting game name. There are all kinds of terrible names AND terrible games out there. Before you get upset over 2XKO, remember that Shaq Fu got a sequel.

Project L Was Cool

Some people will come around to it eventually.

Some of the gamers on Twitter had to admit, they thought Project L was a fine title. Not everyone agreed, until now. Maybe Project L wasn't so bad really.

The Real Wisdom

Treating the game like a new game instead of part of an established IP is smart.

Some of the replies choose to look at the name of 2XKO with a bit more nuance. There may actually be some Wisdom and strategy behind the name. 2XKO speaks directly to the objective, and is references anyone can get no matter how new to the FGC scene you may be.

Modern Problems

Another piece of wisdom in the naming convention for 2XKO is that it will be at the top of searches when looking for games on most console platforms. Whether intentional or not, this one might be a W for Riot Games.

Fresh Start

Will not having League of Legends in the title open the door for more players to try out the game?

This reply by Skooch is actually one of the sharper takes on the 2XKO name. League of Legends has been around for a very, very long time. Most gamers, even if they've never played it before have formed an opinion on it one way or another. And if they haven't played it, they don't plan on it anytime soon. As a result, anything with League of Legend in its name is getting overlooked.

Following the Great Ones

Perhaps 2XKO is follow in the footsteps of the great ones.

There may be haters throwing shade at 2XKO right now, but if the game does turn out to be fire then in another 2 or 3 years time everyone will be talking about how the name was perfect.