{"id":23109,"date":"2026-02-10T11:55:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportsnewsnetwork.net\/?p=23109"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:55:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T11:55:33","slug":"riot-games-announces-2xko-layoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportsnewsnetwork.net\/?p=23109","title":{"rendered":"Riot Games announces 2XKO layoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/riot-games-2xko-layoffs-large.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of 2XKO characters posing while holding weapon and casting blue spell on a green background\" class=\"wp-image-239665\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Riot Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><strong>Riot Games<\/strong> has announced it has laid off several staff members working on its fighting game <strong>2XKO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The developer and publisher of <strong>League of Legends<\/strong> and <strong>VALORANT<\/strong> revealed that the cuts are part of an effort to focus on development and the title\u2019s competitive plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"keep-reading \">\n<div class=\"heading section__title \"><span>Keep Reading<\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"d-flex flex-column\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2026\/02\/bleed-wins-2xko-first-ever-major\">FGC player bleed wins 2XKO\u2019s first-ever major<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2026\/01\/2xko-2026-esports-calendar\">2XKO announces 2026 esports calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2026\/01\/riot-games-partners-kitkat-2026-vct-game-changers-emea\">Riot Games partners with KitKat for 2026 VCT and Game Changers EMEA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riotgames.com\/en\/news\/an-update-on-2xko\"><strong>a blog post<\/strong><\/a> published on February 9th, Riot Games stated momentum \u2018hasn\u2019t reached the level needed\u2019 to support the current size of the team. As a result, Riot Games has reduced the number of staff working on the fighting game. Whilst announcing the decision, it has not been confirmed how many staff members have been laid off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Despite asmaller team working on 2XKO, the developer has stated that it is committed to making improvements to the game and resolving issues raised by the community.\u00a0Moreover, its esports plans will remain intact. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>\u201cOur plans for the 2026 Competitive Series are unchanged,\u201d said <strong>Tom Cannon<\/strong>, <strong>Executive Producer<\/strong> <strong>of 2XKO<\/strong>. \u201cWe remain committed to partnering with tournament organisers and local communities. Our focus will continue to be on supporting the events and organisers that already power the FGC.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2026\/01\/2xko-console-season-1-global-launch-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Globally launched<\/a> on January 20th, 2026, 2XKO is a two-versus-two fighting game featuring characters from the League of Legends universe. Last month, Riot Games unveiled <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2026\/01\/2xko-2026-esports-calendar\">the title\u2019s competitive calendar<\/a><\/strong> to cement its presence at several high-profile events throughout the year.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>According to the company, those impacted by the layoffs will have the option to explore opportunities within Riot Games. Workers who have been let go will receive six months of notice pay and severance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>\u201cUltimately, this decision reflects a shift in how we operate,\u201d added Cannon. \u201cThis isn\u2019t a judgment on individual Rioters or a signal that the journey is over. We\u2019re reshaping the team to give 2XKO a more sustainable path forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Layoffs And Esports<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Over the last 12 months, layoffs have impacted several areas of the esports industry. In October, tournament organiser <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/10\/esl-faceit-group-layoffs\">ESL FACEIT Group underwent layoffs<\/a><\/strong> as part of strategic realignment efforts designed to ensure sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>September 2025 saw North American organisation <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2025\/09\/nadeshot-addresses-100-thieves-layoffs-amidst-stream-controversy\">100 Thieves undergo layoffs<\/a><\/strong>, sparking community backlash due to the cuts coinciding with Matt \u2018<strong>Nadeshot<\/strong>\u2018 Haag participating in sponsored gambling streams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2026\/02\/riot-games-2xko-layoffs\">Riot Games announces 2XKO layoffs<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/\">Esports Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/riot-games-2xko-layoffs-large.jpg?ssl=1\" title=\"Riot Games announces 2XKO layoffs\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has announced it has laid off several staff members working on its fighting game 2XKO. 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