Department affected: 2XKO team.
Based on news reporting.
Riot Games has laid off 80 employees as part of a restructuring effort, emphasizing its commitment to continue developing its fighting game. The layoffs reflect the company's strategic shift and focus on specific projects, despite the workforce reduction. Riot Games reassured fans that it will not abandon its fighting game initiative, indicating a dedication to its gaming portfolio. This move comes amid broader industry trends of workforce adjustments, but Riot Games remains focused on its future plans.
Riot Games cut 80 jobs affecting its 2XKO team team as of October 1, 2023.
LayoffTalk has tracked 18 layoff events at Riot Games since October 2023, affecting a combined 669 employees.
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