Finally Illaoi's gameplay showcased ahead of Evo Japan demo

The eagerly anticipated gameplay showcase for Illaoi, a character in the fighting game 2XKO (Project L), has been unveiled with a detailed trailer ahead of the game's upcoming demo at Evo Japan. The trailer, accompanied by commentary from Riot Games designer Caroline Montana, highlights Illaoi's powerful brawler playstyle and her unique tentacle mechanics which can extend combos and amplify pressure on opponents. Unlike traditional "puppet characters" found in games like Blazblue, Illaoi's tentacles are used for setting up attacks rather than direct control, making her a formidable presence. Additional footage and content from influencers, who had early access to an earlier build of the game, will be released soon, giving fans more to sink their teeth into. The community is buzzing with anticipation for more reveals following this glimpse of Illaoi's capabilities in 2XKO.

Illaoi is designed as a hard-hitting brawler with a unique system of summonable tentacles that can be used to extend combos and apply extra pressure on opponents, differentiating her from puppet characters and emphasizing her as a pressure-focused bruiser.

2XKO (Project L) is a highly anticipated fighting game developed under the Riot Games banner. Building on the success of their enormously popular multiplayer title League of Legends, Riot's venture into the fighting game space with Project L seeks to create a new competitive platform within the genre. The addition of Illaoi to the playable roster brings not only League of Legends character fantasy into the fighting game arena but also showcases Riot's commitment to creating deep, unique playstyles—a characteristic that's become synonymous with their design philosophy. With the fighting game community eyeing Evo Japan's demo, 2XKO (Project L) stands as a testament to Riot Games' growing diversification in gaming experiences.