Below is a full breakdown of Riot Games’s layoff activity, including affected locations, employee totals by event. In 2026, the largest impact occurred in California where 82 employees were affected.
Computer Games
Riot Games. Developer of League of Legends, VALORANT, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, and Wild Rift. Creators of Arcane. Home of LOL and VALORANT Esports.
Website
www.riotgames.com
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
2
Total Events
82
Employees Affected
1
States Affected
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riot Games | Los Angeles | California | 26 | Feb 24, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Riot Games | Los Angeles | California | 56 | Feb 9, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 |
Events and employees affected by month
1 state reported
