Diablo General Manager Rod Fergusson Leaves Blizzard to Pursue Future Endeavors

The Diablo franchise is making headlines today as Rod Fergusson, General Manager of the iconic ARPG series, revealed his departure from Blizzard after a five-year tenure. The executive hinted at new adventures ahead, declaring, “It’s time for me to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what’s next.”

Fergusson emphasized confidence in his team’s future, stating, “The teams are set up for success, with an exciting slate of releases ahead. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together and looking forward to what comes next for Diablo, and for me.” His leadership spanned flagship projects like Diablo IV and its upcoming Vessel of Hatred expansion, Diablo Immortal, and the remastered Diablo II: Resurrected. Notably, Fergusson—hailed as a industry “closer”—also shepherded turbulent titles like Gears of War and BioShock Infinite to completion earlier in his career.

While colleagues and peers flooded social media with gratitude, fan sentiment—particularly among Diablo IV players—proved decidedly less charitable. Many critics blamed Fergusson for the game’s controversial updates and monetization strategies. As the executive exits Blizzard, speculation swirls about his next move in the gaming industry.