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Riot Games

82 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in CA — every mass-layoff and plant-closing filing on record.

82
Workers cut
2
WARN notices
1
State
41
Avg / notice

Employer Profile

Primary State
CA
Primary Industry
Information Technology
First Notice
Feb 9, 2026
Latest Notice
Feb 24, 2026
States with Layoffs
CA

WARN Notices by Year: Riot Games — Workers affected per year from WARN Act filings

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WARN Notices by Year: Riot Games — Workers affected per year from WARN Act filings

Total Workers Affected

82

Across all WARN notices

Number of Notices

2

WARN Act filings on record

Latest Event Date

Feb 2026

Most recent filing

Workforce Impact Severity 30.0%

82 workers across all events

WARN Notice History

2026

Mass Layoff

Los Angeles, CA · Information Technology

Effective: Feb 24, 2026

26

workers

Filed Feb 24, 2026

Mass Layoff

Los Angeles, CA · Information Technology

Effective: Feb 9, 2026

56

workers

Filed Feb 9, 2026

Reading the Riot Games WARN Record

Federal WARN Act filings place Riot Games on record with 2 notices covering 82 workers, spanning Feb 9, 2026 through Feb 24, 2026. Because the WARN Act only captures events that affect 50 or more workers at sites of 100+ employees, this count sits at the upper band of the employer's layoff activity — smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are invisible to this dataset. The geographic footprint of 1 state, anchored in CA, in the Information Technology sector, shapes which state workforce agencies received the filings and which state-level "mini-WARN" thresholds applied.

Averaging 41 workers per notice, Riot Games's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 2 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.

For workers, the practical layer under these numbers is time: the WARN Act's 60-day notification window triggers eligibility for state unemployment insurance, COBRA health-coverage continuation, and rapid-response services from the state workforce agency that received the filing. Workers on CA-based Riot Games notices should contact the CA workforce agency directly — response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. The record above reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.

Understanding Riot Games's Layoff History

Riot Games has filed 2 WARN Act notices, indicating multiple rounds of workforce reductions. This pattern may reflect industry downturns, strategic restructuring, or regional facility consolidation.

The notices have affected an average of 41 workers each, suggesting targeted departmental or facility-level changes. WARN Act notices only capture layoffs meeting federal thresholds (50+ workers) and may not represent all workforce changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riot Games laying off workers?

Riot Games has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 82 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Feb 24, 2026.

How many people has Riot Games laid off?

According to WARN Act filings, Riot Games has affected 82 workers total, averaging 41 workers per notice.

What states has Riot Games had layoffs in?

Riot Games has filed WARN notices in 1 state: CA.

What is a WARN Act notice?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.

What benefits are available after a Riot Games layoff?

Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.

How does Riot Games's layoff history compare to the industry?

Riot Games has affected 82 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Information Technology sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.

Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.