Layoffs Hit Evil Geniuses

Summary

In December 2022, the Washington-based esports organization Evil Geniuses implemented a round of staff layoffs. The reductions primarily impacted the company’s marketing department and content creation teams. While the organization did not provide an official headcount, anecdotal evidence from social media activity by affected personnel indicates that the number of departures reached double digits.

The organization, which has been owned by the private investment and technology firm PEAK6 since its acquisition in May 2019, maintains a broad presence across multiple competitive gaming titles, including League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, DOTA 2, and Valorant. Beyond its competitive rosters, the company manages a Creator Collective and holds partnerships with various high-profile sponsors, such as Monster Energy, LG Ultragear, and Bud Light.

The scope of this development is limited to the internal operations of Evil Geniuses as of late 2022. The information regarding these personnel changes was derived from social media reports and industry observations, as company leadership declined to provide official confirmation or comment regarding the scope or specific reasons for the workforce reduction.