Riot Games has announced layoffs in the 2XKO development team

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Riot Games has announced layoffs in the 2XKO development team

2XKO has been available in version 1.0 since January 20, and already seems to be struggling. Riot Games has announced in an article that the development team will be reduced.

The remaining developers will focus primarily on "improving the game and making significant changes".

"I want you to know that decision wasn’t made lightly. As we expanded from PC to console, we saw consistent trends in how players were engaging with 2XKO. The game has resonated with a passionate core audience, but overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term.

With a smaller, focused team, we’re going to dig in and make key improvements to the game, including some of the things we’ve already heard you asking for. We’ll share some of our plans soon."

The Competitive Series 2026 tournament will continue as planned. Finally, Riot says it wants to ensure a sustainable future for its fighting game.

Source: riotgames.com

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