John Hight Leaving Blizzard: Senior VP and GM of World of Warcraft Franchise Departs After 12 Years

John Hight, senior vice chairman and normal supervisor of the World of Warcraft franchise, is leaving Blizzard. Hight labored on the studio for twelve years. It’s not but recognized what the CEO will do after his departure from Blizzard.

Hight introduced Thursday by means of social media platform X that he’s leaving Blizzard. “After twelve wonderful years at Blizzard, I’ve determined to start out a brand new quest. It was a tough resolution, however I really feel that now is an efficient time to go. Warcraft is doing very effectively because the franchise turns 30”, wrote the developer. It’s nonetheless unclear who will substitute Hight after he leaves Blizzard.

John Hight joined Blizzard in 2011. He was a senior producer on the World of Warcraft growth Mists of Panderia. He later grew to become a manufacturing director for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, Legion and Battle for Azeroth.

Earlier than working at Blizzard, Hight taught recreation growth on the College of California. In earlier years he labored for varied studios, together with Sony Pc Leisure. There he contributed, amongst different issues, to the event of God of Conflict 3, which was launched in 2010 for the PlayStation 3.