Gears of War Studio Head Rod Fergusson Leaves Microsoft to Join Blizzard to Oversee Diablo - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 06 April 2020 / 2,644 Views
Rod Fergusson, studio head at the Gears of War developer The Coalition and producer on the franchise for over 15 years, announced via Twitter he has left the company. Fergusson said he will be joining Blizzard in March to oversee the development of the Diablo franchise.
He most recently oversaw the development and release of Gears 5. Developer The Coalition is currently in the pre-production phase of the next Gears game.
"I began working on Gears of War over 15 years ago and since then, it has been the joy of my life," said Fergusson. "But now it’s time for a new adventure. I leave Gears in the great hands of The Coalition and can’t wait for everyone to play Gears Tactics on April 28."
"Starting in March, I will join Blizzard to oversee the Diablo franchise," he added. "Leaving is bittersweet as I love our Gears family, the fans, and everyone at The Coalition and Xbox. Thank you, it has been an honor and a privilege to work with you all."
I began working on Gears of War over 15 years ago and since then, it has been the joy of my life. But now it’s time for a new adventure. I leave Gears in the great hands of The Coalition and can’t wait for everyone to play Gears Tactics on April 28. pic.twitter.com/Az5w0B631i
— Rod Fergusson (@RodFergusson) February 5, 2020
Starting in March, I will join Blizzard to oversee the Diablo franchise. Leaving is bittersweet as I love our Gears family, the fans, and everyone at The Coalition and Xbox. Thank you, it has been an honor and a privilege to work with you all. pic.twitter.com/0FuO3RFYSQ
— Rod Fergusson (@RodFergusson) February 5, 2020
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