The Rise and Sunset of 2XKO: Anatomy of Riot Games’ Fighting Game Pivot
Executive Overview In the fast-paced, high-stakes ecosystem of modern live-service gaming, few announcements carry the finality—or the shockwave—of a studio pulling the plug on a major, long-anticipated title shortly after its official launch. Riot Games, a titan in the multiplayer gaming sphere known for its ironclad stewardship of League of Legends, Valorant, and Teamfight Tactics,…