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Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after five years leading Diablo


Fergusson came to Blizzard in 2020 after heading up the Gears of War franchise for The Coalition.

Before joining Blizzard in 2020 to lead Diablo, Fergusson was studio head at The Coalition, where he oversaw Gears of War. "After five years driving the Diablo franchise with four big launches, it’s time to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what’s next," Fergusson wrote in a post on Bluesky. In a reply to Fergusson's announcement, Xbox head Phil Spencer posted, "You brought strength, hellfire, and vision to one of gaming’s most iconic franchises.

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