US EditionMore than 450 Diablo Developers Form a Union to Combat Industry Conditions
The unionization addresses job insecurity and layoff pressures experienced by over 450 Diablo developers at Blizzard, representing various roles under the Communication Workers of America.
- Over 450 developers working on Blizzard's Diablo series chose to join the Communications Workers of America union as of April 27, 2025.
- This vote followed several rounds of mass layoffs at Microsoft and the broader gaming industry, which increased workers' fears of job instability.
- The newly formed union represents a diverse group of Diablo game developers—such as creators, technical staff, and those providing various forms of assistance—and has received formal acknowledgment from Microsoft.
- The vote concluded 19-3 in favor with 24 of 28 eligible members participating, marking the first union of its kind at a AAA developer, according to CWA Local 9510 president Jason Justice.
- This union formation adds to a larger movement across the video game industry, especially in California, aiming to improve job security and working conditions amid ongoing layoffs.
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This week, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced that more than 450 developers of Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo team have voted to unionize under the CWA. The successful outcome of this effort means workers will now be represented by CWA Local 9510 in Irvine, California; Local 1118 in Albany, New York; and Local 6215 in Austin, Texas.The newly formed union will represent a wide range of jobs across Blizzard, including designers…
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