If you boot up 2XKO and see LOGINFAILURE Login queues are busy. Please come back later, the game isn’t accepting new logins. This usually happens when server maintenance starts while you’re online or when login demand spikes during a busy period. It isn’t a client-side bug, and hammering the button won’t speed things up.

What the “login queues are busy” message means

The error appears when the authentication queue is saturated or paused. Two common triggers:

  • Ongoing maintenance that temporarily blocks new logins, sometimes kicking active players to the title screen.
  • Heavy load during peak windows (for example, major updates or limited test periods) that fills the queue faster than it can drain.

Once the gate reopens, you can log in normally without changing settings or reinstalling the game.

2XKO maintenance windows and how long they last

Maintenance length varies by what’s being worked on. Routine upkeep is often brief, roughly a couple of hours. More complex fixes can run longer, especially during test phases. If you were playing when maintenance started, expect to be disconnected and unable to rejoin until it wraps.

Tip: If you repeatedly see the message over an extended period outside a known maintenance window, move to the quick fixes below, then escalate to support.

Quick fixes: re-queue or restart 2XKO

When the servers come back or demand eases, the simplest actions help you reconnect cleanly:

  • Cancel and re-queue for the same cabinet if you’re in a mode that uses cabinets or stations.
  • Fully close and restart 2XKO to force a fresh login attempt.

Both steps clear stale session states and reattempt authentication once capacity is available. There’s no need to change network settings or reinstall.

Can you play 2XKO while login queues are busy?

Yes—with limits. You can play offline while login queues are blocked, but online features and rewards won’t be available. That’s useful if you want to lab characters or keep your hands warm while waiting, just don’t expect progress tied to online play.

Symptoms, likely causes, and what to do

What you see Likely cause What to do next
Error at boot after the Riot logo Maintenance or a temporarily paused login queue Wait, then relaunch 2XKO and try again
Kicked to title screen mid-session with the same message Maintenance began while you were online Play offline if needed; retry after maintenance completes
Queue error persists after a reasonable wait Stuck session state or client didn’t refresh Cancel and re-queue for the same cabinet or restart 2XKO
Repeated failures across multiple attempts Ongoing service issue beyond normal maintenance Open a ticket with Player Support

When to contact support

If you’re still blocked after trying a restart or re-queue—and you’ve given it time for maintenance to end—submit a request through Player Support. Use the support portal to report your region, platform, and the exact error text so the team can check your account and current service status.

Go to Riot Games Player Support

In short: the “login queues are busy” screen is a service-side gate, not a local fault. A short wait, a clean restart, or re-queuing in the same cabinet usually gets you back in once capacity returns. If it doesn’t, support can tell you whether there’s a wider issue or something specific to your account.