Riot's League of Legends fighting game, 2XKO, sees huge layoffs even though it's 'resonated with a passionate core audience'

XKO's development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: 'overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term'.

Riot Games' 2XKO layoffs confirm its struggle to move into new genres

2XKO, which is set within the League of Legends universe and shares characters with Riot’s massive MOBA, was a passion ...
The Escapist

League of Legends Patch 26.04 brings ADC rebalancing and further Dusk and Dawn adjustments

Riot dropped the patch preview for LoL's patch 26.04, preparing fans for the end of the ranked split and the build up to First Stand ...

Riot cuts 80 employees 3 weeks after League of Legends spinoff celebrates official launch: "We're reshaping the team to give 2XKO a more sustainable path"

Credit: Riot Games League of Legends spinoff fighting game 2XKO just enjoyed its full, official launch on January 20 and now, ...

Riot cuts 80 employees 3 weeks after League of Legends spinoff 2XKO celebrates launch

"I want you to know that decision wasn't made lightly," says executive producer Tom Cannon ...
Esports.net

LoL Patch 26.04 Preview Signals Balance-Focused Update Ahead of First Stand

Riot’s Patch 26.04 preview highlights balance tweaks and jungle buffs as League of Legends prepares for the First Stand event ...
GosuGamers

Riot is rebuilding League of Legends targeting 2027 release

"We're often asked if we're going to make League of Legends 2 someday. And the answer to that has been, and remains, no." Riot Games has confirmed it is working on a long-term overhaul of League ...