Diablo has had its ups and downs over the years, but its latest era is coming to an end with the departure of a key Blizzard employee. For the past five years, the franchise has been steered by Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson, previously known for his work on Gears of War. That time has seen the release of Diablo 2: Resurrected, Diablo Immortal, Diablo 4, and Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred.
Fergusson announced his departure from Blizzard and Microsoft on X today, noting that he's "incredibly proud" of what the studio has built in his time there. He states that Diablo's "teams are set up for success," speaking optimistically about the future of both the game and his own career. Blizzard president Johanna Faries thanked Fergusson for his tenure in a quote tweet.
Diablo 4 has generated plenty of criticism over the years, to say nothing of Diablo Immortal's infamous announcement as a mobile title (which came before Fergusson's tenure). Fergusson's tenure will likely remain controversial, but most of the replies to his announcement of departure are thoughtful, focusing on wishing him luck in future endeavors.
Much of the community's exposure to Fergusson came from patch update videos, including...
