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Riot Games Layoffs, 2XKO Cuts + PlayStation State of Play Predictions | A Gaming Podcast Episode 118
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- Feb 11, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, we break down the news that Riot Games has laid off roughly 80 employees from the 2XKO team and what this means for the game’s development, roadmap, and launch expectations. We look at why the cuts happened, how the competitive scene may be affected, and what players should watch for next. We also share our full predictions for PlayStation State of Play—February 2026, including possible third-party reveals, first-party surprises, and updates on PlayStation Studios projects we may finally see. What announcement are you hoping shows up at the February State of Play? 0:00 Intro 14:50 2XKO hits layoffs 3 weeks after launch 18:30 State of Play February 2026 Predictions 1:05:18 Housekeeping