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Riot Games Lays Off Half of 2XKO Team Due to Slow Momentum

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 10, 2026

What we know

Department affected: 2XKO Team.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Riot Games has laid off half of its 2XKO team, which amounts to 5 employees, due to slow momentum in their projects. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to performance challenges. The layoffs highlight the competitive nature of the gaming industry and the need for companies like Riot Games to remain agile. While specific details about the location of the layoffs were not provided, the impact on the affected team members is significant as they navigate this transition.

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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Riot Games
Information Technology · 4,000 employees
20
EVENTS TRACKED
418
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED FEB 15, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 27, 2026