Overview

• Fergusson announced on August 8 that he is stepping away after guiding the franchise through four major releases.
• Under his leadership, Diablo II Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, Diablo IV and its Vessel of Hatred expansion launched.
• Diablo IV set records as Blizzard’s fastest-selling game with $666 million in five days and has surpassed $1 billion in revenue.
• Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer publicly praised Fergusson’s vision and impact on one of gaming’s most iconic series.
• Blizzard has not named a successor and Fergusson’s next career destination remains undisclosed while development continues through 2026.