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Riot Games Continues Job Cuts Following 2XKO Team Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA.

Department affected: 2XKO Team.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Riot Games has announced layoffs affecting 100 employees from its 2XKO team in Los Angeles. This decision follows a series of job cuts as the company continues to restructure its operations. The layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline the workforce and focus on core projects. Riot Games has faced challenges in recent months, prompting these difficult decisions to ensure long-term sustainability. The company aims to maintain its competitive edge in the gaming industry despite these reductions.

Riot Games cut 100 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 100 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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