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Rod Fergusson Steps Down as Diablo General Manager After Five Years

Blizzard has yet to appoint a successor, leaving the franchise’s multi-year roadmap without a confirmed leader

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 11: Rod Fergusson attends the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall on April 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)
Diablo 4 boss leaves Blizzard after five-year stint
An image about Diablo IV general manager Rod Fergusson departs Microsoft, Blizzard, and the Diablo franchise
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Overview

  • Fergusson announced his departure on August 8, stepping down as senior vice president and general manager of Diablo.
  • He oversaw four major titles — Diablo II Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, Diablo IV, and its Vessel of Hatred expansion — since joining Blizzard in 2020.
  • Under his leadership Diablo IV generated $666 million in its first five days and surpassed $1 billion in revenue over a year.
  • Blizzard has not named a successor to oversee its live-service roadmap and upcoming Diablo content.
  • Fergusson has not disclosed his next career move after leaving Blizzard and Microsoft.