Rod Fergusson Leaves Blizzard After Five Years Leading Diablo

Rod Fergusson, nan wide head of nan Diablo franchise for nan past 5 years, is leaving Blizzard. Fergusson announced nan move connected societal media, but didn't opportunity wherever he's going next. Before joining Blizzard successful 2020 to lead Diablo, Fergusson was workplace caput astatine The Coalition, wherever he oversaw Gears of War.

"After 5 years driving nan Diablo franchise pinch 4 large launches, it’s clip to measurement distant from Blizzard/Microsoft, beard successful hand, and spot what’s next," Fergusson wrote successful a station connected Bluesky. "I’m proud of what we’ve built and excited for what’s up for Diablo, and for me." His departure comes aft important layoffs this summertime astatine Microsoft, Blizzard's owner, which affected its gaming division.

In a reply to Fergusson's announcement, Xbox caput Phil Spencer posted, "You brought strength, hellfire, and imagination to 1 of gaming’s astir iconic franchises. Playing Diablo IV pinch you was a blast—thanks for everything you gave to nan crippled and nan community."