Rod Fergusson, who has served as general manager (GM) of Diablo for the last five years, is leaving Blizzard.
He announced the news via social media on Friday afternoon.
“After five years of driving the Diablo franchise forward with four big launches, it’s time for me to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what’s next,” Fergusson said in his post. “The teams are set up for success, with an exciting slate of releases ahead. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together and looking forward to what comes next for Diablo, and for me.”
Fergusson joined Blizzard in 2020 after spending years working on the Gears of War franchise at The Coalition under Xbox and Epic Games previously.
After the move was announced, Blizzard president Johanna Faries said, “Guiding a franchise like Diablo takes rare talent, vision, and collaboration. Thank you, Rod, for bringing all of those in spades. Sanctuary’s future is brighter because of the impact you’ve had!”
Xbox head Phil Spencer added: “You brought strength, hellfire, and vision to one of gaming’s most iconic franchises. Playing Diablo IV with you was a blast—thanks for everything you gave to the game and the community.”
As of publishing, no replacement has been named nor was a reason given for Fergusson’s departure.
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I thought he left years ago. Good riddance! Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, Aaron Greenberg, and Matt Booty need to be gone next and Microsoft needs to buy Take Two.