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Riot Games Lays Off Half of 2XKO Team

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
5
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Department affected: 2XKO Team.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Riot Games has laid off half of its 2XKO team, impacting 5 employees. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments within its fighting game division. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on key projects. While the specific reasons for the cuts were not detailed, the move indicates a shift in priorities for Riot Games as it navigates the competitive gaming landscape. The layoffs occurred on October 1, 2023.

Riot Games cut 5 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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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Riot Games cut 5 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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