Rod Fergusson, the final supervisor of the Diablo franchise for the final 5 years, is leaving Blizzard. Fergusson introduced the transfer on social media, however didn't say the place he's going subsequent. Earlier than becoming a member of Blizzard in 2020 to steer Diablo, Fergusson was studio head at The Coalition, the place he oversaw Gears of Struggle.
"After 5 years driving the Diablo franchise with 4 large launches, it’s time to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what’s subsequent," Fergusson wrote in a put up on Bluesky. "I’m happy with what we’ve constructed and excited for what’s forward for Diablo, and for me." His departure comes after important layoffs this summer time at Microsoft, Blizzard's proprietor, which affected its gaming division.
In a reply to Fergusson's announcement, Xbox head Phil Spencer posted, "You introduced power, hellfire, and imaginative and prescient to one in every of gaming’s most iconic franchises. Taking part in Diablo IV with you was a blast—thanks for all the things you gave to the sport and the neighborhood."
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