Esports giant Riot Games announces workforce restructuring and layoffs amidst strategic shift
Posted : 23 January 2024
Game developer and esports giant Riot Games is undergoing layoffs, affecting approximately 11% of its workforce, with 530 global roles being terminated.
The move is attributed to a shift in the company's focus, leading to the closure of its third-party publishing label Riot Forge and downsizing the Legends of Runeterra teams.
The affected employees are offered a comprehensive severance package, including six months of salary, bonuses, health benefits, and career support.