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Riot Games Reduces 2XKO Team Size by 50% Shortly After Launch

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Mar 28, 2026

What we know

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA.

Department affected: 2XKO team.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Riot Games has decided to halve the size of its 2XKO team just weeks after the game's launch. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to the game's performance and strategic direction. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the gaming industry as companies reassess their workforce in light of recent market challenges. Riot's move highlights the competitive nature of the gaming sector and the need for companies to remain agile in their operations.

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 14, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 13, 2026