Riot Games has confirmed that it is laying off around 80 developers from the 2XKO team, just three weeks after the game’s January 20 launch. According to Game Informer and Game Developer, the cuts represent roughly half of the entire development team.
Riot stated that while 2XKO has resonated with a passionate core audience, its overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term. A smaller team will continue working on updates, improvements, and the game’s 2026 Competitive Series, which will proceed as planned.
Despite the layoffs, Riot says it remains committed to supporting the game and its community, including tournament organizers and local fighting‑game groups.
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Riot stated that while 2XKO has resonated with a passionate core audience, its overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term. A smaller team will continue working on updates, improvements, and the game’s 2026 Competitive Series, which will proceed as planned.
Despite the layoffs, Riot says it remains committed to supporting the game and its community, including tournament organizers and local fighting‑game groups.
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