Riot Games has announced a mass layoff of over 500 employees and the closure of Riot Forge, their single-player game publishing division. This decision is part of a new strategy by the studio, which aims to focus on developing their key games such as League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift.
In a letter addressed to employees and players, Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja explained that this move was driven by a lack of a clear vision for the studio and being involved in too many projects. As a result, Riot Games decided to downsize the team responsible for Legends of Runeterra, which did not achieve the desired financial results.
However, development of Legends of Runeterra will continue, with the remaining developers working on the expansion of the PvE mode, The Path of Champions, which is highly popular among players. Riot Games aims to devise a business model that will increase revenue from Legends of Runeterra.
Nonetheless, fans of the studio expressed sadness over the closure of Riot Forge, which was responsible for publishing single-player games developed by other studios. Nevertheless, their latest production under this initiative, Bandle Tale, is set to be released on February 21st.
It is worth mentioning that CD Projekt RED has offered assistance to the laid-off Riot Games employees. Paweł Sasko, the quest director at CDPR, stated that various teams in their studio are currently seeking employees for different positions and encouraged affected developers to explore job opportunities at CD Projekt RED.
Riot Games’ new strategy has evoked mixed reactions within the gaming community. Some understand the studio’s decision and have faith in the continued development of their favorite games, while others expressed disappointment over the layoffs and the closure of Riot Forge. Only time will tell how these changes will impact the future of Riot Games and their relationship with fans.
**FAQ:**
**1. Why did Riot Games announce mass layoffs?**
Riot Games announced mass layoffs and the closure of Riot Forge, their single-player game publishing division, as part of their new studio strategy. The decision was made due to a lack of a clear vision for the studio and being involved in too many projects. Riot Games wants to focus on developing their key games such as League of Legends, Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and Wild Rift.
**2. How many people will be laid off?**
Over 500 people will be laid off as a result of the mass layoffs at Riot Games.
**3. What will happen to Legends of Runeterra?**
The production of Legends of Runeterra will not be discontinued, but the team responsible for it will be downsized. The remaining developers will continue working on the expansion of the PvE mode, The Path of Champions, which is highly popular among players.
**4. Does the closure of Riot Forge mean the end of single-player game publishing?**
Yes, the closure of Riot Forge signifies the end of single-player game publishing by Riot Games. The final production under Riot Forge will be Bandle Tale.
**5. What assistance does CD Projekt RED offer to laid-off Riot Games employees?**
CD Projekt RED is offering assistance to laid-off Riot Games employees. Various teams in their studio are currently seeking employees for different positions.
**6. What are the reactions of the gaming community to Riot Games’ new strategy?**
Reactions within the gaming community are mixed. Some understand the studio’s decision and have faith in the continued development of their favorite games, while others expressed disappointment over the layoffs and the closure of Riot Forge.
**7. What will be the consequences of these changes for the future of Riot Games?**
Only time will tell how these changes will impact the future of Riot Games and their relationship with fans.
The source of the article is from the blog enp.gr