Over the past decade, Blizzard has undergone a major restructuring — almost all of the prominent veterans have left the studio, including the founder. Now, the top managers of the fresh wave are leaving.
Rob Fergusson, a high-ranking employee of the studio who led the development of Diablo Immortal and Diablo IV, as well as add-ons for these projects, announced his departure from the company. In his farewell letter, he was laconic: he noted his pride in the franchise and reported that the team has interesting projects in the works.
It is still unclear who will take the vacant devil's throne and become the new curator of the Diablo franchise. Rod Fergusson was responsible for the series for about five years. He did not disclose the reasons for his departure; one can only assume that they are related to the decline in the authority of the franchise, because players strongly criticize both the fourth part and its mobile branch. In addition, Path of Exile II and The Last Epoch seriously pushed aside the positions of Diablo IV, although they are, in fact, its epigones.
