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

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
5
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.

Riot Games cut 5 jobs affecting its 2XKO Team team as of February 10, 2026.

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 February 10, 2026. 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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