The layoff reportedly affects about 80 employees.

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Riot Games laid off approximately 80 employees from the 2XKO fighting game team, representing nearly half of the development staff, just weeks after the game's console expansion. The company cited insufficient player momentum to sustain the team size long-term, despite resonating with a core audience. Riot plans to continue development with a smaller, focused team and maintain its 2026 Competitive Series plans.

Riot Lays Off Half of 2XKO Developers a Few Weeks After Launch