Riot has ‘reset’ its League of Legends MMO and will be ‘going dark for a long time’
Riot Games has provided an update on its League of Legends MMO, which is still being worked on but remains years from release.
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League of Legends Fighting Game Reveals New Name and Release Plans
The League of Legends fighting game has been re-revealed with a brand-new title, 2XKO, with the developers providing fans with a potential release window for next year. This League of Legends-branded fighting game was first revealed in 2019 as Project L, alongside Legends of Runeterra and the animated Arcane series as a way to expand the IP into different genres and mediums. Among the projects in development at Riot Games, Project L has had a somewhat rocky production.
League of Legends free-to-play fighter officially named 2XKO
Riot Games has revealed the official title for its free-to-play, 2D fighter League of Legends spin-off: 2XKO.
Riot’s League of Legends fighter is called 2XKO and it’s targeting a 2025 release
Riot’s League of Legends fighting game, which was previously referred to as Project L, is now officially titled 2XKO.
Riot Games Lays Off 530 Employees, Reduces Portfolio, With Riot Forge Shut Down
The new year continues to be a difficult one for the games industry, with Riot Games announcing layoffs affecting about 11% of their global workforce, or around 530 people. The company is also trimming its portfolio, shutting down Riot Forge, pulling back on some other projects, and recentering on its four core live titles: League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Valorant, and Wild Rift.
Riot Games Announces Layoffs
In yet another blow to workers in the video game industry, Riot Games has announced that it will lay off 530 staff members, or roughly 11% of its employees. The decision follows the unfortunate trend of studio shutdowns, game cancelations, and AAA game studio layoffs that dominated the industry in 2023.
League of Legends developer Riot Games laying off 530 employees
League of Legends developer Riot Games has announced it's laying off 530 employees — roughly 11 percent of its total global workforce — saying it's making the decision as it refocuses on «fewer, high-impact projects to move us toward a more sustainable future.»
League of Legends publisher Riot Games lays off over 500 employees, shutters Riot Forge
League of Legends publisher Riot Games has cut 11% of its staff, resulting in 530 layoffs. The major company restructure will see the company’s entire Riot Forge studio shut down and include cuts to theLegends of Runeterra development team.