US EditionRod Fergusson Departs Blizzard, Diablo Franchise
BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, AUG 8 – Rod Fergusson led the Diablo franchise through four major releases and shaped its direction before leaving to explore new opportunities, Blizzard says the team is ready for future success.
- On August 8, 2025, Rod Fergusson announced his departure from Blizzard, concluding his five-year tenure as the general manager overseeing the Diablo franchise.
- In 2020, Fergusson began his tenure at Blizzard following his work at The Coalition and Irrational Games, where he gained recognition for successfully guiding challenging projects like BioShock Infinite to completion.
- During his tenure, Fergusson led four major Diablo launches including Diablo IV in 2023 and its positively reviewed expansion Vessel of Hatred.
- He announced his departure after dedicating five years to advancing the Diablo series through four major releases, and Phil Spencer commended him for his passion, determination, and visionary leadership.
- Fergusson’s departure follows Microsoft’s mass layoffs, Blizzard declined to name his successor, and the Diablo series has an exciting slate of planned releases.
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Diablo boss Rod Fergusson departs Blizzard — and that's kind of a big deal
Blizzard Entertainment's general manager for the Diablo franchise, Rod Fergusson, is leaving the company after five years, he announced Friday. Fergusson's departure from Blizzard seems amicable, and raises questions about where he'll wind up next, based on his reputation in game development.
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