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Employee Dismissal at Riot Games Team League of Legends Signals Strategic Direction Shift

Marc Merrill, co-founder of Riot Games and current chairman of the company, took to Twitter to announce the decision to downsize the team working on the PC version of League of Legends.

Merrill clarified that this reduction in staff was not a cost-cutting measure but rather a strategic realignment to ensure the team is poised for future growth. He assured that the development team for League of Legends will undoubtedly expand in the future.

Those affected by the downsizing will receive a minimum severance package of 6 months, annual bonuses, and additional support.

In a related tweet, Merrill emphasized that team size and budget should not be the sole indicators of a team’s success. He acknowledged past criticisms of Riot Games focusing on budgets but stressed that success goes beyond mere numbers.

TLDR: Marc Merrill announced team downsizing for PC version of League of Legends, emphasizing strategic realignment for future growth and success beyond team size and budget constraints.

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