The video game industry is constantly evolving, which is why change is part of the process, and in many cases it can include laying off staff, especially eliminating positions that aren’t really needed, and draining budgets. With that we saw last year Microsoft, Ubisoft, Codemasters, Bungie, among others who have found themselves in this painful need; However, in 2024 There is no escape, and one big brand has already released the unfortunate news for their employees.
Via its official blog, riot game released a new statement in which they reveal themselves about the changes coming to the company in the coming months, making it clear that they have at least done very well with the games. Brave, legend of Runeterra And of course, his winning horse, A team of legends. However, there is also talk that some titles do not have the necessary support, which is why they are going to focus on the ones that work and leave aside positions that may not be as suitable.
This adds up to 530 people who lost their jobs during this period or have already lost their jobs, which means the elimination of about 11% of all their workers, something that may not hurt much, but must be considered a tenth of the whole. People are cooperating. It is clear that they are deeply saddened by this news, but this is a necessary step to recover the resources that were wasted last year, while focusing on the areas that the public cares most about.
Here is an excerpt of what was mentioned:
Over the past few years, as Riot has doubled its roster, we’ve spread our efforts across more and more projects without a sharp enough knife to determine which players need it most. The adjustments we’re making are intended to focus on the areas that have the most impact on your experience and reduce investment in things that don’t.
This means we are eliminating approximately 530 roles worldwide, representing approximately 11% of Riot, with the largest impact on teams outside of core development. We recognize that many of you care not only about the games you play, but also about the people who make them. These are not just organizational changes; They affect individuals and families, and we do our best to approach these decisions with respect and sensitivity.
Given this, the inner man riot game They are aware of what is happening, but they point out that it is a necessary step to follow in order to grow as a company. As such they join the ranks of large business entities that are laying off a large chunk of staff, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see something similar in the coming months but now Bandai NamcoFor example.
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Editor’s note: This practice of laying off workers by the industry is already becoming common, and it is scary that many more people will have to leave to avoid bankruptcy. However, we must wait to see if more people lose their jobs.
