Alienware will end its partnership with Riot Games 10 months early following sexual-assault allegations against Riot CEO Nicolo Laurent, according to a report from Dot Esports.
During discussions with Riot, Alienware voiced concern with the game developer’s public image amid harassment claims and other controversies, according to Dot. The deal between Alienware and Riot was meant to expire in January 2022.
“Alienware has been a valuable partner to Riot since January 2019,” Riot Games reportedly told Dot Esports in a statement. “We can’t comment on our agreement with them at this time due to confidentiality obligations.