Mike Ybarra is leaving! Blizzard president leaves his post
Microsoft's gaming division is undergoing some serious tectonic changes!
In addition to laying off 1,900 employees from Xbox, Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax, and Bethesda, the departure of a key Blizzard figure has been revealed.
Here's What We Know
Blizzard president and famous developer Mike Ybarra announced his resignation!
He worked in the American company for more than twenty years and was directly involved in the creation of such games as World of Warcraft, Overwatch and others.
Mike Ybarra has made great efforts to make Blizzard one of the most important figures in the gaming industry.
The Blizzard president did not explain the reasons for his departure, he sincerely thanked everyone who contributed to the development of the company and its games and expressed words of support to all those who will be affected by the layoffs.
I want to thank everyone who is impacted today for their meaningful contributions to their teams, to Blizzard, and to players' lives. It's an incredibly hard day and my energy and support will be focused on all those amazing individuals impacted - this is in no way a reflection...
- Mike Ybarra ???? (@Qwik) January 25, 2024
Blizzard's lead designer Allen Adham, who has had a huge influence on the recognisable style of each of the company's games, is also known to be leaving his post - a huge loss for Blizzard.
Blizzard president Mike Ybarra is departing Microsoft. Allen Adham, Blizzard's chief design officer, is also leaving the company. Blizzard's previously announced survival game has also been cancelled. Details below ???? https://t.co/Yh9aRtbn2P
- Tom Warren (@tomwarren) January 25, 2024
Source: Mike Ybarra, Tom Warren
