Riot Games Lays Off Development Team of 2XKO After Game Launch
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What we know
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA.
Department affected: Development Team.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Riot Games has laid off 20 employees from the development team of its recently launched game, 2XKO, less than a month after its release. The layoffs occurred in Los Angeles, California, and reflect the company's ongoing adjustments following the game's performance. This decision underscores the challenges faced by game developers in a competitive market. The affected team was integral to the game's development, and the layoffs may impact future updates and support for 2XKO. Riot Games has not provided specific reasons for the layoffs, but they are part of a broader trend in the gaming industry as companies reassess their workforce post-launch.
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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