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2XKO Keeps Crashing Error? Here’s How to Fix it

/ by Ava Taylor

If you’re diving into 2XKO — Riot Games’ upcoming tag-team fighter — you’ve probably had a blast pulling off cool combos and playing as your favorite League of Legends champions. But what if the game keeps crashing? Ugh, nothing ruins a hype match faster than a random crash straight to your desktop. Don’t worry though, you’re not alone, and the fix might be easier than you think.

TL;DR:

Game crashes can be caused by outdated drivers, background programs, corrupted files, or even system settings. Make sure your graphics drivers are updated, verify the game installation, and close unnecessary apps. If all else fails, tweaking in-game settings or doing a fresh install can help. Keep reading for the full guide!

Why Does 2XKO Keep Crashing?

It’s frustrating, we know. Crashes can happen for a bunch of reasons.

  • Outdated or corrupted drivers
  • Conflicting software running in the background
  • Game file errors
  • System requirements not being met
  • Issues with overclocking or mods

Now, let’s unwrap each of these problems one by one — and show you how to fix them!

1. Update Your Graphics Drivers

This is the #1 fix for most game crashes. Graphics drivers are like translators between your game and your computer hardware. If they’re outdated, they can’t do a good job.

Here’s how to update:

  • For NVIDIA users: Go to GeForce Experience and hit “Drivers”.
  • For AMD users: Use AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition to update.
  • Intel graphics? Visit the Intel Driver & Support Assistant website.

After updating, restart your PC and try opening 2XKO again.

2. Run the Game as Administrator

This one’s easy and shockingly effective. Running games as an admin gives them the permission they need to access system files properly.

What to do:

  1. Right-click on the 2XKO game icon.
  2. Select “Run as administrator”.
  3. See if the crashes stop.

If things improve, you can make this setting permanent:

  1. Right-click on the icon again.
  2. Choose “Properties”.
  3. Go to the “Compatibility” tab.
  4. Check the box that says “Run this program as an administrator”.
  5. Click “Apply” and “OK”.

3. Close Background Apps

Sometimes, other programs mess with your game. This could be anything from Discord overlays and screen recorders to antivirus software or RGB controllers.

Try this:

  • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  • Go to the “Processes” tab.
  • Right-click anything that’s not essential and click “End task”.

Especially close:

  • Third-party overlays (e.g., Discord, GeForce Experience, MSI Afterburner)
  • Recording software (OBS, ShadowPlay)
  • RGB software (Razer Synapse, Corsair iCue)

4. Verify Game Files

Your game files might be corrupted or missing. If you’re playing 2XKO through Riot’s launcher or another platform, there should be an option to verify the installation.

Here’s how on the Riot Client:

  1. Open the Riot client.
  2. Go to the Library tab and click on 2XKO.
  3. Click the gear icon (Settings).
  4. Look for “Repair” or “Verify Game Files” and select it.

This process can take a few minutes — don’t panic. It’s worth the wait!

5. Disable Overclocking

Overclocking can squeeze extra performance out of your PC, but it can also cause instability — especially in newer games.

If you’ve overclocked your CPU or GPU with tools like MSI Afterburner or BIOS settings, try going back to factory defaults. Then launch the game again and see if it helps.

6. Check Your PC Specs

We hate to say it… but maybe your system just isn’t strong enough. Check the system requirements and compare them with your setup.

Minimum requirements (example):

  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • CPU: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560

Recommended requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10 or 11
  • CPU: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5+
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1660, RTX 2060, or better

If your system’s below minimum, the game may not run stably no matter what settings you tweak.

7. Lower In-Game Settings

If the crashes happen during intense scenes or while loading matches, your PC might be buckling under pressure. Try this:

  1. Go to Settings inside 2XKO.
  2. Lower everything — especially:
    • Resolution
    • Textures
    • Lighting
    • V-Sync (turn it OFF)
  3. Restart the game and test it out.

It might not look as pretty, but it’ll run a lot smoother!

8. Do a Clean Reinstall

Sometimes, the best thing you can do is start fresh.

Here’s how to clean reinstall 2XKO:

  1. Uninstall the game through the Riot Client.
  2. Delete any leftover folders in:
    • C:Program FilesRiot Games
    • Documents2XKO (if it exists)
  3. Restart your PC.
  4. Reinstall the game from scratch.

It’s a bit of a hassle, but if nothing else works — this usually does.

9. Contact Support (Last Resort!)

If you’re still crashing after all this, don’t feel bad. Some issues are bugs that only the devs can squash.

Reach out to Riot Support:

  • Visit support.riotgames.com
  • Open a ticket and include:
    • Your system specs
    • Crash logs (if available)
    • When and how it crashes

They’re pretty responsive and may have a patch or tip ready just for you!

Bonus Tips

  • Disable Windows Game Mode
  • Update Windows to the latest version
  • Temporarily turn off antivirus software while playing
  • Play in windowed or borderless mode to reduce strain

Final Thoughts

Bugs and crashes are part of every new game. The good news? Most 2XKO crashes can be fixed with a bit of patience and the steps above. Whether it’s a bad driver or a background app causing mischief, there’s always a way forward.

Before you rage-quit for good, give these fixes a try. With just a little effort, you’ll be back to dueling in no time!

Now go out there and

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