Riot Games Lays Off Nearly Half of 2XKO Team Amidst Game Performance Issues
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What we know
Department affected: 2XKO Team.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Riot Games has laid off approximately 10 employees from the 2XKO team due to the game's overall momentum falling short of expectations. This decision reflects the company's ongoing challenges in maintaining performance and engagement with their gaming titles. The layoffs highlight the difficulties faced by Riot Games in a competitive market, as they reassess their strategies and team structures. The affected team was part of the development efforts for the 2XKO game, which has not met the anticipated success. This move is part of a broader trend within the gaming industry as companies adjust to changing market dynamics.
LayoffTalk has tracked 20 layoff events at Riot Games since October 2023, including 418 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 17 additional events known from news reporting.
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