🥊 When Vi Became Bi (and Bai, and Blitzorank): How a Glitch Became the Star of 2XKO’s Beta
The Beta That Talked Back
Let’s set the scene. You’re grinding 2XKO’s closed beta. You’re in the lab, tightening your tag cancels, testing the frame traps. Then you hop into a match… and instead of “Vi,” your character select screen proudly declares you’re picking “Bi.” Or “Bai.” Or, somehow, “Blitzorank.”
It’s not a mod. It’s not a joke lobby. It’s a localization bug — and it’s glorious.
Why This Glitch Blew Up
- FGC Loves a Meme: We turned “Marvel Baby” into a rallying cry — of course “Bi” would get merch by day three.
- Timing: Beta hype means eyes are on every clip, and every glitch gets amplified.
- Identity Play: People embraced the “Bi” name as a badge, leading to Twitter handles, Discord icons, even custom stick art.
- Shared Frustration: If you’re not in beta yet, the glitch was a way to still be part of the conversation.
Riot’s Official (and Unofficial) Response
Officially? Silence. The patch notes never mention it. Unofficially? Multiple devs liked and retweeted “Bi” memes. That’s as close to a wink as you’ll get in pre-release PR.
And honestly, leaving it in for the beta might have been a genius move. It humanizes the dev team, shows they can take a joke, and keeps community energy high between content drops.
From Meme to Meta
Here’s the thing: beyond the name, Vi (Bi, Bai, whatever you want to call her) is strong. Early tier lists put her solidly in A-tier thanks to her rushdown potential, oppressive corner pressure, and tag synergy with big-body anchors like Darius.
| Strength | Details |
|---|---|
| Corner Carry | Can drag you from mid-screen to corner with one clean confirm. |
| Tag Compatibility | Pairs well with projectile-heavy partners for sandwich setups. |
| Defensive Tools | Meter-efficient reversal options make her less risky to run solo. |
What the Scene is Saying
- “GGs to the Bi player, she was mad aggressive.”
- “You just got Bai’d.”
- Custom fight stick art of the word “Bi” in bold Comic Sans.
- Tournament TOs already joking about “Bi Bracket” side events at EVO.
The glitch is the kind of harmless chaos that bonds a scene — like when Marvel 3 had “Wesker with Sunglasses” tech, or SFV had invisible hitbox bugs that became inside jokes.
- Don’t sleep on Vi’s actual kit — glitch or not, she’s a real threat.
- Clip and share funny matches — the devs clearly aren’t mad about it.
- Capitalize on the meme while it’s hot — TikToks, YouTube shorts, even merch.
- Combine glitch content with actual tech breakdowns for engagement + value.
🎥 Bi, Bai, and Blitzorank in Action
The Bottom Line
In the FGC, glitches like this are more than just bugs — they’re culture. The Vi → Bi/Bai/Blitzorank incident will be remembered not for breaking the game, but for breaking the ice. If Riot plays it right, this little accident could end up helping 2XKO launch with a tighter, more passionate community than ever.