John Hight, the general manager and senior vice president of Warcraft, is leaving Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Blizzard Entertainment after working there for 12 years.
Hight announced his departure on X, expressing gratitude for the community’s support. “After 12 incredible years at Blizzard, I've decided to step away & start a new quest,” Hight wrote.
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“It was a tough decision, but I feel like now is as good a time as any: Warcraft is in an amazing position as the universe turns 30,” he continued. “I've been so honored to serve all of the heroes of Azeroth.”