Riot Games Lays Off Dozens From 2XKO's Development Team Less Than a Month After Launch
in newsletterIGN · 2026-02-10 · 2 min read · top_stories
Riot Games laid off roughly 80 roles from 2XKO's development team less than a month after the free-to-play fighting game's launch. Producer Tom Cannon cited insufficient player engagement to sustain the current team size, but confirmed the 2026 Competitive Series remains on track. Impacted staff will receive a minimum of six months severance and notice pay.
Appeared in 2026-02-10.