Wizards of the Coast President Steps Down After only Two Years in the Role, Following Several Game Cancelations
John Hight will remain an adviser as Wizards searches for a successor while Hasbro refocuses its gaming division after a $56 million impairment charge.
- On Tuesday, a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing revealed that John Hight, President of Wizards of the Coast, will step down effective September 1, transitioning to an advisory role.
- Hight joined the company in 2024, replacing Cynthia Williams after nearly 13 years at Blizzard Entertainment, during which he led Wizards through unprecedented financial success.
- Magic: The Gathering achieved $1.72 billion in annual revenue, recently accounting for approximately 48% of Hasbro's quarterly revenue amid broader company growth of 45% year-over-year.
- While Hasbro announced a $56m impairment charge and cancelled several projects, the company confirmed its 2027 video game slate, including Exodus and Warlock, remains on track.
- Wizards is launching an internal and external search for Hight's successor ahead of the Dungeons and Dragons Vision Keynote at GenCon 2026, where major product announcements will be shared.
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