With the official release of 2XKO on PC and consoles, Riot Games not only introduced new features, but also released Caitlyn as the 12th playable character. Shortly after the launch, however, players discovered a small detail that attracted a surprising amount of attention.
2XKO includes a hidden Easter egg that visibly changes Caitlyn’s appearance in the match.
How the secret Caitlyn Easter egg works
Players who select Caitlyn as one of their two fighters can remove her iconic hat. To do so, both special keys must be held down simultaneously during the loading screen before the match begins.
If the key combination is executed correctly, Caitlyn will appear in battle without her characteristic headgear. Otherwise, the standard costume remains unchanged.
Riot continues Easter egg tradition
This isn’t the first time Riot Games has included such hidden details in 2XKO. With the introduction of Arcane skins in Season 0, players discovered secret key combinations that could be used to change individual items of clothing.
Among other things, this allowed players to:
- Remove Ekko’s mask
- Pull down Jinx’s hood
- Take off Vi’s jacket
The new Caitlyn Easter egg fits seamlessly into this tradition.
Classic fighting game stylistic device
Secret costume changes have a long history in the fighting game genre. Titles such as Street Fighter V also used hidden inputs to unlock alternative outfit variants.
The difference with 2XKO: The Caitlyn Easter egg is free to use and not tied to premium skins.
Small details, big impact
Although it is only a visual adjustment, the Easter egg shows Riot’s attention to detail. Such hidden features reward curious players and strengthen 2XKO’s identity as a modern but genre-rooted fighting game.
FAQ
Hold down both special buttons during the loading screen before the match starts.
Yes, the new Easter egg is exclusively tied to Caitlyn.
No, the feature works with Caitlyn’s default costume.
Yes, previous Arcane skins have had secret outfit changes.
No, it is purely a visual change.
No, it was discovered by the community, but it was implemented intentionally.
In principle, yes, but there are currently no indications that this will happen.
Riot Games has not provided any information on this yet.
