Department affected: 2XKO Team.
Based on news reporting.
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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