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More 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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