In news that broke over night, Rod Fergusson, Studdio Head for The Coalition, the team behind Gears of War series, will be leaving them to join Blizzard to take over the Diablo series of games in March.
Rod tweeted last night:
In his statement split over two tweets, Rod explains:
“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.
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.”
Rod successfully helped being Gears of War back to life with Gears of War 4 and GEARS 5, also taking the time to help design the GEARS 5 Custom Edition Xbox One X Console (one of which I was lucky enough to win during the London GEARS Ink Event).
To learn he is leaving is a shame but to know he will be looking after the Diablo season has me rather excited at the same time.
