Rod Fergusson, Head of Diablo Team, Departs from Blizzard
Bruno Pferd 
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- Rod Fergusson, former General Manager of the Diablo franchise at Blizzard, is moving to new roles within Blizzard and Microsoft after leading the development of Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo IV.
- Under Fergussons leadership, the Diablo franchise experienced significant growth and success with the release of Diablo II: Resurrected, a mobile version in Diablo Immortal, and the record-breaking launch of Diablo IV and its expansion.
- Fergusson expressed gratitude for his time working on the Diablo franchise and shared confidence in the Diablo teams ability to continue the franchises legacy.
- Fergusson intends to take on new opportunities within Blizzard and Microsoft, with updates about his next move coming soon.
Blizzard’s Diablo Franchise Veteran Rod Fergusson Shifts Inside Blizzard and Microsoft
Rod Fergusson, General Manager of Blizzard’s Diablo franchise, is moving on to a new challenge within Blizzard and Microsoft. Fergusson began his gaming career at Microsoft in 1996. He subsequently worked at several prominent studios, including Epic Games, where he led the Gears of War team, as well as 2K and Black Tusk Studios. He later returned to Microsoft to head The Coalition studio, once again focusing on the Gears of War series. In 2020, Fergusson joined Blizzard as Vice President and General Manager for the teams responsible for Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo IV. On LinkedIn, Fergusson stated that his primary goals upon joining Blizzard five years ago were to revitalize one of his all-time favorite franchises and significantly impact a company he deeply respected. Reflecting on his tenure, Fergusson shared the following sentiments: “I’m over the moon looking back at these past few years with the Diablo team. Not only did we achieve significant goals, but I got to work alongside some pretty awesome folks—my worldly mates included. The experiences we shared with our players along the way have helped me grow, both as a leader and a person.
Departing Diablo Franchise Veteran Rod Fergusson Explores New Opportunities at Blizzard and Microsoft
The Diablo franchise is stronger than ever, thanks to the tireless efforts of many passionate and talented team members over these past five years. From bringing back an old classic in Diablo II: Resurrected, to diving headfirst into mobile with Diablo Immortal, to breaking records with the launch of Diablo IV and its expansion—every game sets a solid base for what’s next in Diablo’s bright future. I feel incredibly grateful to have been part of this amazing franchise, even if it was just for a bit. As I take off for new adventures at Blizzard and Microsoft, I’ve got faith that the Diablo team’s plans, people, and leadership will carry on the legacy. So keep an eye out for updates about my next move—it’s coming soon.”
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