The Climb: 2XKO’s New PVE Mode

Launching in Patch 1.2.3 on June 9, 2XKO’s new PVE mode, The Climb , pits you against a series of increasingly difficult bot matches with game-changing augments and branching routes to the top. Play solo or co-op as a duo through escalating encounters, where every ascent gives you new ways to experiment with your favorite champs beyond PVP.

How The Climb PVE Works

Pick a Difficulty

Choose from one of three difficulties—matches get harder as you get more powerful.

Start your Ascent

Choose your champs, select your Fuse (a powerful teamwork modifier), and battle against CPU duos in high-stakes, single-round matches. Win to keep moving up; losing ends the run.

Choose an Augment

After a victory, choose from a randomized selection of augments that modify your champion’s kit. These perks stack throughout your run. Some fit any playstyle, while others are unique to specific champions.

Rest at Campfires

Your health, Break, and Super meter carry over from match to match. If your team is running low on health, pause at a Campfire to heal up before the next fight.

Fight Mid-bosses

Sometimes, mid-bosses may appear with augments of their own. Defeat these opponents to unlock more powerful buffs.

Reach the Summit

The peak of The Climb offers the ultimate test: a showdown against a super-augmented boss fight. Use the combined powers of your augments to take ‘em down.

Get Rewards

Complete The Climb-specific missions to get rewards: base chromas, avatar items, and stickers. The Climb also awards Battle Pass XP.

Ascend All Over Again

Once you reach the top, queue again. Turn up the difficulty, master your combos, experiment with wild builds, or push for a new high score.

We’re looking to expand The Climb in future releases. 

2XKO’s The Climb PVE Launches June 9, 2026

Patch 1.2.3 brings The Climb PVE and much more, including new champions Senna and Thresh, balance updates, new skins, and in-game events.

Download 2XKO for free and play on PC, PlayStation 5, or XBOX Series X|S.

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