Diablo franchise boss Rod Fergusson is leaving Blizzard after 5 years

• Diablo franchise head Rod Fergusson is leaving Blizzard
• Fergusson said he's "stepping away" after five years at the company, but didn't announce where he's going next
• He also said that there is "an exciting slate of releases ahead" after he leaves

Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson has announced that he is leaving Blizzard Entertainment after five years.

In a post shared on X / Twitter, Fegusson said that he is "stepping away" from the company after working on the Diablo franchise for five years and releasing four games, although he didn't indicate where he is heading next.

"After five years of driving the Diablo franchise forward with four big launches, it's time for me to step away from Blizzard/Microsoft, sword in hand, and see what's next," Fegusson said.