Overview

• Fergusson announced on August 8 that he has stepped down as senior vice president and general manager of the Diablo series after five years at Blizzard/Microsoft.
• He guided four major launches—Diablo II Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, Diablo IV and its Vessel of Hatred expansion—which helped Diablo IV surpass $1 billion in lifetime revenue.
• Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer publicly praised Fergusson’s vision and impact on both Diablo IV and its community.
• Blizzard has not yet appointed anyone to replace Fergusson in overseeing the Diablo franchise.
• Renowned as a “closer” for resolving troubled game projects, Fergusson has not revealed his next career move.