Riot Games Lays Off 2XKO Crew Members After Launch
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What we know
Department affected: 2XKO development team.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Riot Games has laid off two members of the '2XKO' crew just one month after the game's launch. This decision comes as part of the company's ongoing adjustments following the release. The layoffs highlight the challenges faced by the team in the wake of the game's debut. While the specific reasons for the layoffs were not detailed, it reflects the competitive nature of the gaming industry and the need for companies to adapt quickly post-launch.
Riot Games cut 2 jobs affecting its 2XKO development team team as of February 13, 2026.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 4,000 people Riot Games employs.
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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