At the Esports Awards 2025 ceremony in Riyadh, Riot Games was honored as Esports Publisher of the Decade, recognizing its exceptional contribution to the growth and development of competitive gaming over the past ten years.

Riot Games has been at the forefront of esports, with League of Legends leading the way as one of the most influential competitive titles of the decade. Key milestones include:

The launch of VALORANT in 2020, which quickly established itself as a major competitive shooter
Upcoming release of 2XKO, a new fighting game from Riot Games, set to expand their esports portfolio even further
Other nominees for Esports Publisher of the Decade included:

Valve
Activision
Epic Games
EA
Tencent
Krafton
Moonton
Ubisoft

Through these efforts, Riot Games has consistently shaped the esports landscape, setting standards for tournaments, player engagement, and global esports culture.

The Decade Awards winners were determined by a combination of 25% fan vote and 75% expert jury. Recognizing Riot Games as Esports Publisher of the Decade underscores the publisher’s pivotal role in cultivating competitive gaming and advancing esports to new heights over the last ten years.