Co-creator of The Division Joins Battlefield
Join us as we bid farewell to Julian Gerighty, yet remain excited for The Division series under Massive Entertainment's dedicated focus and continued influence from his vision.
Ahmed Hassan · 2 min read
Julian Gerighty Joins DICE, Leaves The Division Legacy at Massive Entertainment
Ubisoft has announced that Julian Gerighty, formerly the executive producer of The Division series at Massive Entertainment, has left the company to join Battlefield studio DICE. This news comes just a week after Gerighty promoted The Division 3 on a livestream game showcase. Ubisoft stated that Gerighty's legacy will continue to inspire the production of The Division 3, and assured fans that the teams responsible for the game's world remain at Massive and will continue to shape the vision for The Division 2, The Division Resurgence, and The Division 3. Gerighty's exact role at DICE has not been officially announced, though his social media activity confirms his departure from Massive. In other news: Larry Hryb ("Major Nelson" on Twitter), previously an executive producer on The Division, has joined the Battlefield team (reportedly working on Battlefield 6) at Electronic Arts after being let go from Unity after 18 months. Following its cancellation at Microsoft, Perfect Dark is now being developed by a new studio at 2K. A new Resident Evil game, Requiem, has been revealed, showcasing Leon in action.
Lead Developer Shares Code for Anthem Private Servers Amid Franchise Changes at Massive and DICE
The MMO game Anthem will be shut down next year, but the lead developer has shared code for private servers. Beastro, a cozy farming and card-battling fantasy adventure, is coming to Xbox Game Pass this year. Twitter experienced a major service outage. MSI unveiled its MEG X AI gaming monitor at CES, featuring AI features that some consider to provide an unfair advantage. One of the top Snapdragon laptops is now available for under $700 as part of a New Year's sale. Windows 11 leaves users needing mods to fully implement a key feature. Following recent layoffs, Massive Entertainment is now exclusively focused on The Division. The shifts at both Massive and DICE have fans wondering what the future holds for The Division and Battlefield franchises.
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Intrigued by the latest survival horror installment, exclusive gameplay reveals in Resident Evil Requiem's showcase yesterday (2026-01-16)? Ahmed Hassan's comprehensive coverage is a must-read, packed with tantalizing details on Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy's dual perspectives, high-profile collaborations like Porsche and Hamilton. Dive into it here Resident Evil Showcase Unveils Horror and Action Details of Resident Evil Requiem to stay ahead of the game before its February 27, 2026 launch. Meanwhile, Jonathan Dubinski reveals that Chris Pratt has shared sneak peeks from "The Terminal List" season 2 set, transforming it into an international thriller focused on global espionage. With new characters like Mo Farooq and Rafe Hastings debuting in "The Terminal List: Dark Wolf", head over to his article Chris Pratt Reveals Season 2 of The Terminal List is Being Taken to New Heights for more. Lastly, Ahmed Hassan also explores MSI's latest sensation, the AI-powered Meg X gaming monitor released on January 14th, 2026. This intelligent device boasts real-time image analysis and smart brightness adjustments, giving you the edge in competitive games. Check it out here AI-Infused Monitors on the Horizon to explore this fascinating glimpse into the future of gaming peripherals.
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- "It's time for me to hang up my go bag."
- After recently hyping up The Division 3, its executive producer has left to join the Battlefield 6 team
- The Division Boss Julian Gerighty Leaves For Battlefield: "Don't Worry," Ubisoft Says
- The Division executive producer leaves the series to join Battlefield 6 devs at EA - Ubisoft says "don't worry" to players
- Division 3 Producer Was Hyping the Game as a "Monster" Just a Week Ago, But Now He's Working on Battlefield



