Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard, Diablo franchise

Diablo General Manager and Chariot Veteran Rod Fergusson left Blizzard.

Fergusson confirmed the news on his personal Twitter/X account:

After five years, the Diablo franchise has been pushed to four large launches, and it’s time to keep me away from Blizzard/Microsoft with a sword in my hand and see what’s next. These teams are ready for success, exciting distribution bureaus. Why I feel very proud… pic.twitter.com/fsh4gjmgvl

— Rod Fergusson (@rodfergusson) August 8, 2025

“After four big launches in five years, I'm pushing the Diablo series forward, it's time for me to leave Blizzard/Microsoft with a sword in my hand and see what's next,” Ferguson wrote. “These teams have built exciting records for success. I'm very proud of what we've built together and look forward to the next step in Diablo and for me.”

Blizzard also confirmed the news as today's IGN, but refused to provide further comments on the reasons why Fergusson left the company, which may run the Diablo series in the future.

Blizzard President Johanna Faries made the following reply on Twitter/X:

Guided franchises like Diablo require rare talent, vision and collaboration. Thank you, Rod, for bringing all the spades into the spades. The future of the shelter is brighter due to your influence! 🙏🏽✨ https://t.co/R479RGDKM3

– faire fairise (@joh_burg) August 8, 2025

Phil Spencer, head of Xbox Respond in Brusky: “You bring power, hell and vision to one of the most iconic franchises in the game. Playing Diablo IV with you was an explosion, and thank you for everything you put in to the game and the community.”

Rod Fergusson Join Blizzard in 2020 After leaving Microsoft's alliance. Fergusson has spent the entire War Gear game on Microsoft and Epic Games. In Blizzard, Fergusson led the Diablo franchise, joining shortly after Diablo 4's first announcement. Ferguson did it Many candid interviews About his vision for the direction and future of the Diablo series. April, snowstorm Revealed the roadmap for Diablo 4 in 2025 That Not getting along well with fans. Recently, Diablo 4 Received Horadrim's update of sin With new Nightmare dungeon updates and customizable spells.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior journalist at IGN. You can find her post on bluesky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Is there a story tip? Send it to [email protected].