Riot Games Confirms More Layoffs, This Time in Publishing Division and Affecting 3 Teams

Riot Games, the developer behind massive games like League of Legends and Valorant, recently suffered a round of layoffs after the middling console launch of 2XKO, its new 2v2 fighting game. Now, just over two weeks later, the studio has confirmed to Game Developer that it has laid off “around 12” more employees, this time … Read more

VALORANT patch notes 10.06 reveal major KAY/O buffs

Image credit: VALORANT Riot Games has made a bold move by releasing the VALORANT patch notes 10.06 on April Fool’s Day, and the balance changes almost seem too good to be true for KAY/O mains. Launching on April 1st, patch 10.06 will bring massive buffs to KAY/O while nerfing Yoru and Vyse, with the potential … Read more

League of Legends TCG gets a new name — introducing Riftbound

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games’ upcoming League of Legends trading card game (TCG), previously known as Project K, will be released under the name Riftbound. The game’s name was revealed in an announcement video today on Riftbound’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Riot’s physical TCG title, inspired by the world and characters of League of … Read more

League of Legends patch 25.6 preview: Champion Buffs, Nerfs, Naafiri rework, and more | Esports News

Wolflike Champion Naafirir changes (Image via Riot Games). League of Legends Patch 25.6 is set to shake up the meta with 10 champion buffs, eight nerfs, and a major rework for Naafiri. Riot Games’ Lead Gameplay Designer, Matt “Riot Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison, shared the details in a recent patch, addressing key balance issues and system changes. … Read more

League of Legends TCG secures publishing and distribution partner

Image credit: Riot Games Riot Games has announced UVS Games as its official publishing and distribution partner for Project K, the company’s upcoming League of Legends trading card game (TCG). The game is set to launch this year across many English-speaking countries, with additional global regions planned for 2026. Project K was first announced in … Read more