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Riot Games to Lay Off Half of 2XKO Development Team

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PLANNED DATE
Not disclosed

What we know

Department affected: 2XKO development team.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Riot Games has announced plans to lay off half of its 2XKO development team. The decision reflects the company's ongoing restructuring efforts as it seeks to streamline operations and focus on core projects. While specific numbers of employees affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency within the organization. The company has not provided a timeline for when these layoffs will take effect, leaving the exact date and number of positions impacted unclear.

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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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Riot Games.

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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 FEB 14, 2026