Riot Games announces layoffs of more than 500 employees

Riot Games was forced to take several steps back in her ambitions. Come back to move towards a more sustainable future in a company that recognizes that many of his projects resulted in heavy losses. How long does it take to get fired? 530 employees, 11% of the workforce companies.

Riot acknowledges that as its workforce increases the distribution of efforts was not the most optimal

, and at some point along the way they lost sight of what the players needed most by making bad decisions. Being now forced to make this decision prioritize your commitment League of Legends, valiant, TFT And Wild Rift. As well as external projects such as music section, eSports and Arcane.

Riot Games recognizes that this decision will not only impact them as a company, but also many individuals and families. A step they tried to approach with respect, sensitivity and transparency. We share the letter with employees and the entire community.

Riot Forge is closing, and Legends of Runeterra is in development

The company also admitted that Lor

“has faced financial problems since its launch as It costs much more to develop and maintain than it generates.“We are starting to make changes to make the game sustainable. We will focus on PvE, where users spend most of their time.

On the other side, Riot Forge is closing. Or will it be after graduation Bandle Tale – History of League of Legends. We are proud of what they have achieved so far. But we are also forced to stop this experiment with independent developers.

Target? Strengthen your strengths. According to Riot Games: “Whether it’s K/DA’s next hit, the story unfolding in Arcane, the intensity of TFT Open, the unique thrill of the fifth Worlds game, or the electric atmosphere of VAL Champs. Our focus is on quality, impact and unity of experience for players around the world.

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