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Riot Games Lays Off 2XKO Crew Members After Launch

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Department affected: 2XKO development team.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Riot Games has laid off two members of the '2XKO' crew just one month after the game's launch. This decision comes as part of the company's ongoing adjustments following the release. The layoffs highlight the challenges faced by the team in the wake of the game's debut. While the specific reasons for the layoffs were not detailed, it reflects the competitive nature of the gaming industry and the need for companies to adapt quickly post-launch.

Riot Games cut 2 jobs affecting its 2XKO development 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Riot Games cut 2 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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