LogInThe company said that the layoffs were a "normal course" of its business and noted that it continues to hire.
Riot Games, the developer and publisher of League of Legends, has joined a growing list of companies in the industry that have announced layoffs this month.
The news was first reported by journalist Jacob Wolf on Thursday, who stated that the job cuts occurred in HR and recruiting, support, and esports departments. Initially, it was unclear how many people were affected by the layoffs.
The company later confirmed the round of layoffs to Wolf, stating that it had eliminated positions primarily in the talent acquisition, recruiting, and publishing departments, as well as cut a few jobs in esports and support.
In a statement to the Jacob Wolf Report, a Riot representative called the layoffs part of the "normal course of business." The company also noted that it continues to hire and has over 150 open positions on its website.
Riot Games' move comes amidst a much larger wave of ongoing layoffs across tech companies that continue to impact the games sector. Earlier this week, game engine maker Unity laid off nearly 300 employees. On Wednesday, Microsoft announced that it was cutting 10,000 jobs, and Amazon is laying off 18,000 employees through its extensive layoffs.
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